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IDHS and IDPH Join Forces to Help Control Prescription Drug Abuse in Nursing Homes

 
 Volume/Number:  2014 June 12 
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 Description:  The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced the Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) Long Term Care (LTC) initiative, an unprecedented opportunity to change the drug prescribing culture in nursing homes. Based upon concerns regarding substantial use of behavioral health medications within the nursing home population, IDHS and IDPH entered into an interagency agreement to reduce the use of chemical restraints and improve the quality of care. 
 Date Created:  06-12-2014 
 Agency ID:  688**14 
 ISL ID:  000000053363   Original UID: 174636 FIRST WORD: IDHS