----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, March 22, 2004 11:00
PM
Subject: Re: Aims Test - When to
do?
I have no documentation, but it is my understanding that
the APA recommends that the AIMs be done every six months for patients on
anti-psychotics. I don't believe there is anything in the Regs nor in
the state operations manual that says that AIMs should be done whenever there
is a change of dosage, or a change in meds. Since the AIMs purpose is to
identify T.D., why would you do one if you notice it? Most likely to
quantify the movements and monitor improvement if drug is D/C'd, or to prove
extent of disability if it doesn't resolve, so doing it when you stop the meds
is most likely a good idea from a defense point of view. Still, I don't
believe there is a requirement to do one, and I would have used my favorite,
"I'm a dumb blonde" question: "Well, I want to be certain I can
correct this to the letter. Could you show me in the regulations where
it says which way we are to perform AIMs testing."
Corey
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, March 22, 2004 8:07
PM
Subject: Aims Test - When to do?
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
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