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This list includes essential resources and references aimed at improving dementia care and practices. Organizations can utilize these links for guidance on antipsychotic drug use, quality improvement initiatives, and advocacy. Key resources include the Alzheimer's Association, American Health Care Association, and the National Ombudsman Resource Center. If your organization wishes to be included in this list, please contact Michele Laughman at michele.laughman@cms.hhs.gov. For further information and updates, visit the provided resources.
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1. Resources & References This list is not meant to be all-inclusive. If your organization would like to be added,
please contact Michele Laughman via email at michele.laughman@cms.hhs.gov.
Advancing Excellence http://www.nhqualitycampaign.org/
Alzheimers Association http://www.alz.org/professionals_and_researchers_dementia_care_practice_recommendations.asp\loverview
American Health Care Association http://www.ahcancal.org/QUALITY_IMPROVEMENT/QUALITYINITIATIVE/Pages/default.aspx
American Medical Directors Association http://www.amda.com/advocacy/brucbs.cfm
2. Resources & References cont. American Society of Consultant Pharmacists http://www.ascp.com/antipsychotic
CANHR http://www.canhr.org/stop-drugging
Consumer Voice http://www.theconsumervoice.org/advocate/antipsychotic-drugs
Dept of Veterans Affairs http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK54971
LeadingAge http://www.leadingage.org/Newsletter.aspx?id=4694&pv=t
National Ombudsman Resource Center www.ltcombudsman.org