Oklahoma bill passed

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“Residents in our long-term or assisted-living facilities are too often prescribed antipsychotic drugs with sometimes devastating effects,” West said. “This law will protect these residents by helping to better monitor for adverse effects and ensuring the families of residents remain fully informed of the treatments being utilized.

”House Bill 1877, by House Majority Caucus Whip Tammy West, R-Oklahoma City, requires quarterly monitoring for adverse effects of such drugs, and requires the facilities to inform the residents or their representative of their condition. It also requires additional staff training on the side effects of antipsycho

Ed1937

Thumbs up on that one.

Michael Ellenbogen

Great!