1 hour course via MS Teams
This session, delivered by the H&WE ICS Care Home Pharmacy team, provides delegates the opportunity to enhance their knowledge on Behavioural & Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD); Underline causes of BPSD including physical health and mental health related diseases; BPSD management with non-pharmacological interventions; BPSD management with non-pharmacological interventions, Recording BPSD symptoms (ABC charts), Supporting prescribers in deprescribing unnecessary antipsychotics, NEW BPSD guideline for care professionals.
While some of the information presented may be relevant to domiciliary care providers, the session content is primarily intended for CQC-registered care homes.
Learning Outcomes
• Be competent to identify BPSD symptoms
• Learn how to identify the root cause of BPSD symptoms
• Understanding the importance of managing BPSD with non-pharmacological interventions
• Recording BPSD symptoms in ABC chart and sharing this with the prescriber to manage BPSD better.