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STAT: Survey Tips and Tactics 2025 - Chemical Restraints/Unnecessary Psychotropic Medications

Includes a Live Web Event on 01/08/2025 at 11:00 AM (EST)

January 8, 2025 - Live Webinar

Member Pricing: $90 | Non-Member Pricing: $180

Discover how nursing homes are being cited with their annual surveys. The Long-Term Care Survey Process and regulatory language will be reviewed. Each month will delve into a specific survey topic. Common citation examples will be given with interactive discussion from members sharing their survey experiences, best practices, and lessons learned. Obtain useful tips and tactics for the monthly highlighted topic. Resources and other reference material will be shared.

The revised CMS guidance for chemical restraints and psychotropic medications emphasizes the importance of protecting residents from unnecessary use of these medications while respecting their rights to be fully informed and to participate in treatment decisions. This session will explore the updates to F605 and F757, highlighting the streamlined survey process and strengthened focus on preventing convenience-driven use of psychotropic medications.


Continuing Education Information

1.0 clock hours will be awarded upon successful completion.   Pending BELTSS approval

Criteria for successful completion: Attendance at entire event and submission of completed evaluation form.

LeadingAge Ohio is an approved provider by the Board of Executives of Long Term Services and Supports. Core of knowledge subject areas: Care, Services and Support; Operations; Environment and Quality. 

As stated in the Ohio Administrative Code Rule 4723-14-05, education that has been approved by a board or an agency that regulates a health care profession in Ohio or another jurisdiction is an acceptable option to meet nursing continuing education requirements.


Learners have 10 days from the date of the live webinar to complete the course, including obtaining an education certificate.

Stephanie DeWees

Stephanie DeWees, HSE, LPN, LNHA, BS: Stephanie’s work in the health care industry began over 30 years ago, where she found her passion for caring for others as a nursing assistant in a senior care organization. Her work experience in the industry includes independent living, assisted living, adult day programs, home health, long-term care, and hospital. As a business owner and consultant, she helps companies and organizations increase their effectiveness, reimbursement, compliance, and quality standards. Stephanie implements her strategies and best practices in various healthcare settings. Her approach was founded on a purpose, inspired by experience, and driven by results. Her focus to impact quality of care, while being fiscally responsible has allowed her to obtain Five (5) Star recognition and deficiency-free surveys from state-administered programs.

Edu: Bachelor of Science, Health Services Administration, Wilberforce University Practical Nursing School, Southern State Community College Credentials Certificate Health Services Executive.

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STAT: Survey Tips and Tactics 2025 – Chemical Restraints/Unnecessary Psychotropic Medications
01/08/2025 at 11:00 AM (EST)  |  60 minutes
01/08/2025 at 11:00 AM (EST)  |  60 minutes
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