We delve into the quality measures that psychiatric hospitals must follow, including IPFQR and HBIPS standards, to ensure compliance with CMS and Joint Commission requirements. You’ll learn why these measures matter and how they impact your daily work

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Incorporating a simple and low-cost intervention—aerobic exercise—into cognitive rehabilitation programs for patients with schizophrenia accelerates cognitive gains and improves school and work functioning.

The findings of this large study offer some reassurance about the safety and efficacy of antipsychotic polypharmacy, despite general treatment guidelines cautioning against it.

This comprehensive study highlights the need for gender-specific treatment in schizophrenia spectrum disorders, revealing that hormonal changes call for lower antipsychotic doses for female patients under 45 and higher doses for those who are post-menopausal.

Dr. Noordsy highlights compelling evidence suggesting that lifestyle changes, like regular exercise and nutritious diets, can significantly improve psychiatric treatment outcomes.

Token economies utilize a system where positive behaviors are rewarded with tokens that can be exchanged for desired items or privileges, fostering increased patient engagement and autonomy. We outline the essential steps for initiating and overseeing a token economy within a psychiatric unit.