KNOW. DECIDE. PROTECT.
Consumer Education Initiative
Enroll Your Nursing Home Today!
Join the Know. Decide. Protect. Consumer Education Initiative, a one-year project designed to improve care and quality of life for nursing home residents across North Carolina.
This initiative helps residents and families:
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Understand psychotropic medications and their risks
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Learn their rights regarding medication consent
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Explore non-drug alternatives
Better knowledge means safer care, greater dignity, and improved engagement, since psychotropics can lead to falls, confusion, and reduced participation.
Who Should Be Involved?
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Residents and families
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Direct care staff
Benefits to Your Nursing Home:
Boost resident and family satisfaction
Strengthen staff-resident relationships
Demonstrate commitment to quality care
Why Participate:
This Civil Money Penalty (CMP)-funded project offers nursing homes the opportunity to:
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Engage residents and families in informed decision-making
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Improve communication and collaboration among residents, families, and staff
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Enhance education to support quality of life and care
CLICK HERE or scan the QR code to sign the letter of support.
