Ask Proactive – When is a Gradual Dose Reduction (GDR) required for antipsychotic and psychotropic medications in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)?

Q: When is a Gradual Dose Reduction (GDR) required for antipsychotic and psychotropic medications in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)?   A: For a resident who is receiving an antipsychotic, a GDR is required unless it is clinically contraindicated. An attempt to...