Re: Aims Test - When to do?

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I also do the aims when there has been a change with medication.  Ex. from one antidepressant to another, or from one group, (antipsychotic, antidepressant, antianxiety) to another group.  Once they have started the mood altering medication, and every 6 months unless the above has occured. Shellie ----- Original Message ----- From: CAROLYN ORTTEL To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2004 5:04 AM Subject: Re: Aims Test - When to do? Yes, at the start of a new medication, every 6 months and dosage changes are the usual times to do the AIMS >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 03/22/04 07:07PM >>> Hi, How often are facilities doing Aims Tests on residents?  Surveyors visited Facility and stated that this test should be done when there is a change in dosage of the medication, or if there is a change in medication. There was also a resident who was displaying tardive dyskinesia and the surveyor stated that the Aims should have been done then, also.  The facility did not do the Aims test, but they did have the medication changed for this resident.  According to the facility�s policy, the Aims test is done every 6 months.  Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again, Angie     The information transmitted in this e-mail is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material, including �protected health information.�  If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, retransmission, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message is strictly prohibited.  If you have received this communication in error, please destroy and delete this message from any computer and contact us immediately by return e-mail. <<<<P.H.I.>>>>