Appropriate Use of Psychotropic Medicines in Adult Social Care Settings
Appropriate Use of Psychotropic Medicines in Adult Social Care Settings
Presentation, Handout, Knowledge Check Questions, Trainer Aide Answer Key
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Overall Aim: To ensure psychotropic medicines in adult social care are used safely, ethically and only as a last resort, promoting person-centred care, protecting people’s rights and avoiding the inappropriate control of
behaviour.
Learning Objectives:
Explain what psychotropic medicines are and their main types.
Recognise when and why they may be used in adult social
care.
Describe the risks and ethical considerations of psychotropic
use.
Understand the principles of least restrictive practice and
STOMP.
Identify staff responsibilities in monitoring, documentation and
reporting.
Presentation (50 Slides)
Aims and Objectives
Introduction
Common Classes of Psychotropic Medicines
Medicines Optimisation Quality Statement
What does Inappropriately Controlled Mean In Practice?
Psychotropic Use in Dementia Care
Antipsychotic Use in Dementia
Non-Drug Approaches in Dementia Care
Examples of Non-Drug Approaches in Dementia Care
Psychotropic Use in People with Learning Disabilities and Autism
Learning Disabilities and Autism What Medicines Can Be Used?
Psychotropic Medicines That May Be Prescribed
Psychotropic Use in People with Learning Disabilities and Autism
Key Restrictions and Safeguards
The STOMP Initiative
STOMP Expectations
Why Restrictions Are Important
When Psychotropic Medicines Can Be Considered
Provider Responsibilities
Safe and Person-Centred Care Planning
PRN Protocols and Appropriate Use of Psychotropic Medicines
Key CQC Message
Monitoring and Side Effects
Communication and Collaboration
Reporting and Oversight
Ethical and Legal Considerations
Summary and Key Messages
References and Further Reading
Word Documents
Handout
Knowledge Check Questions
Trainer Aide Answer Key
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