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 New Jersey. Pick another state for the same tag.
Against expectation — 2025
New Jersey cites F758 less often than its own record predicts
Versus expected share0.80×
0.80 times the national share — cited less often here than elsewhere.
Share of New Jersey citations0.50%
Of every deficiency written in New Jersey in 2025, this is the portion that was F758.
New Jersey0.50%
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 New Jersey surveyors wrote
F758 findings written in New Jersey, 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 17, 2025
Based on observation, interview and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that as-needed (PRN) psychotropic medications were ordered for no more than 14 days. This was identified for 1 of 5 residents (Resident #40) reviewed for psychotropic medication use .
This deficient practice was evidenced by the following:
On 04/10/2025, at 11:35 AM, the surveyor observed Resident #40 sitting quietly and calmly in the day room, smiling.
A review of the admission Record, an admission summary, revealed the resident had diagnoses which included, but were not limited to: dementia, and major depressive disorder with psychotic symptoms. …
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