Nursing Homes’ Inappropriate Use Of Antipsychotic Drugs Poses A Risk To Residents
The report was released on March 16, 2026, by the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) for the federal Department of Heatlh and Human Services. The OIG conducted a comprehensive review of 40 focused nursing home inspections completed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The report presents instances of inappropriate use of antipsychotic drugs prescribed to nursing home residents without schizophrenia . . .
