Table 1

PDSI phase 2 measures for CLCs

PDSI CLC measureDefinition
Anticholinergic antidepressantAnticholinergic antidepressant use in patients who are 75 or older
Anticholinergic polypharmacyTwo or more anticholinergic medications in patients who are 75 or older
Antihistamine useAntihistamine use in patients who are 75 or older
Antipsychotic use with dementiaAntipsychotic use in patients with dementia, without diagnosis of psychosis, schizophrenia or bipolar disorder
Antipsychotic use monitoringLack of glucose or A1c in patients who are 75 or older taking antipsychotic medications
Benzodiazepine use with dementiaBenzodiazepine use in patients with dementia who are 75 or older
Benzodiazepine or sedative useBenzodiazepine use in patients who are 75 or older
  • CLC, Community Living Center; PDSI, Psychotropic Drug Safety Initiative.