Re: Stop the Stereotypes/More Antipsych stuff

[Holly Sox, RN, RAC-C]

Very true, Glo.  And I am sorry if my original post sparked any anti-surveyor sentiments. Once again, for the record, I was just trying to get some confirmation about whether it is "acceptable" or "legal" to have a policy of not initiating a new antipsychotic medication until the MD has given an appropriate diagnosis.  Our docs have been using depression and agitation, and then get snarky with me when I try to clarify.  Seems as though it would be easier to have it on paper, saying, "Dear Doctor. Your order for Risperdal for Resident Sally Swearsalot has been noted. In order to begin this medication, please indicate the appropriate diagnosis from the list below.  Regulations require that one of these diagnoses be present in order to justify use of this med."   Thanks, y'all, for bearing with me.  I am just trying to understand this.   Holly F. Sox, RN, RAC-C  Clinical Editor, Careplans.com www.careplans.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2003 9:27 PM Subject: Re: Stop the Stereotypes It is true some surveyors are very and some are not. However, it is my understanding that they are not allowed to give advice per the Federal govt. I believe it is stated in the State operations manual. Gloglo