Posted on: November 2, 2022
Island Health is working towards achieving Quality Improvement Status as a Choosing Wisely Canada Hospital through participation in Choosing Wisely Canada initiatives 'Using Blood Wisely', 'Using Labs Wisely', and by reducing antipsychotic prescribing in seniors with dementia in acute care.
Join us on Friday, November 18 from 7:30-8:30AM as part of Knowledge-to-Action (K2A) month to hear an update on these valuable initiatives.
Date: November 18, 2022
Time: 7:30AM to 8:30AM
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If you are experiencing trouble registering, please contact Sarah Porter.
In addition to our session with K2A and in recognition of Canadian Patient Safety Week last week we shared new educational resources to highlight the importance of evidence-based best practice in antipsychotic prescribing in seniors with dementia in acute care.
Antipsychotics such as quetiapine are often used to help insomnia in hospitalized seniors despite not having a recommended indication for use, not addressing the sleep concern, and often associated with adverse effects that impact the patient's health, recovery and ongoing care needs. We must be vigilant for older adult patients receiving antipsychotics and monitor for side effects. We invite you to read the 'Story of Mr C' to learn more.
To learn more about Seroquel ≠ Sleep, see our infographic and decision tree here.
Try our quiz to test your knowledge of evidence based practice antipsychotic use in seniors here.
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Our team is happy to hear from you. Please feel free to contact Kathy Norman RN, Colleen Inglis PharmD.