Psychotropic drugs · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
F758 in Nevada. Pick another state for the same tag.
Against expectation — 2025
Nevada cites F758 less often than its own record predicts
Versus expected share0.52×
0.52 times the national share — cited less often here than elsewhere.
Share of Nevada citations0.33%
Of every deficiency written in Nevada in 2025, this is the portion that was F758.
Nevada0.33%
National0.63%
Share of all citations that were F758.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What Nevada surveyors wrote
F758 findings written in Nevada, one from each severity band recorded here, most serious first.
Severity is as the surveyor wrote it. Some findings had already been corrected before the survey.
D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedApril 10, 2025
Based on interview, clinical record review, and document review, the facility failed to ensure side effects and behaviors were monitored related to an ordered psychotropic medication for 1 of 12 sampled residents (Resident #18). This deficient practice had the potential to result in an unmanaged medication regimen, missed signs of worsening condition, and compromised resident safety.
Findings include:
Resident #18
Resident #18 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with a primary diagnosis of disorder of brain, unspecified.
A physician's order dated 04/03/2025, documented Lorazepam oral concentrate 2 milligrams (mg) per milliliter (ml), give 0.5 ml by mouth every four hours as needed for terminal agitation for 14 days. …
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