I/DD organizationsMedication management for I/DD organizations
When medications change, every caregiver, clinician and provider needs the same information. We help supported living, independent living, day programs, family home agencies and multi-service organizations manage complex regimens for the people they support.
The people you support may not be able to tell you something's wrong.
Side effects can look like new behaviors, and medications prescribed for behavior can outlast their reason. In a small 2020 study of 15 adults in Michigan group homes, a pharmacist found 2.4 medication problems per person.
Common challenges
- Psychotropic medications without a clear documented reason
- Several prescribers for one person
- Medication changes that don't reach every setting
- Staff turnover and uneven medication training
- Side effects mistaken for behavior
Specialized support for I/DD services
Psychotropic and medication review
A documented reason for every medication, the lowest dose that works, and gradual dose reduction where appropriate.
Care coordination across settings
Home, day program, family and prescribers working from the same information.
Staff education
Practical training for direct support professionals, including recognizing side effects.
Settings we support
- Supported living services (SLS)
- Independent living services (ILS)
- Adult day programs
- Family home agencies
- Behavioral services
- Multi-service agencies
Questions from I/DD organizations
Why focus on psychotropic medications?
They're common in I/DD services and often continue long after the reason for starting them has passed. Regular pharmacist review helps confirm each one is still needed and at the right dose.
Can you work with families and the circle of support?
Yes. We give plain-language updates to families, conservators and service coordinators, with the person's consent.
Need a clinical medication resource for your organization?
Schedule a conversation about your population, workflow and medication-management needs. You'll speak directly with Stefania Ana, PharmD, MA.