HHS OIG: Nursing Homes Misuse Antipsychotics on Dementia Residents

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:13:52 +0000
Healthcare

The HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued a report finding that nursing homes inappropriately administer antipsychotic drugs to residents with dementia, often to manage behavior for staff benefit, despite FDA warnings of increased mortality risk. The report recommends CMS develop resources and increase transparency to reduce misuse and improve dementia care.