Sometimes, we send them to an area psych unit, but normally the MD gives Ativan prn or something else they will respond to within 45 mins to an hour until the long acting meds have a chance to start...
I've worked in LTC for the last 3 yrs. I've worked the rehab, long term care, and memory care units. I'm assuming your MIL came from a hospital setting to the facility you are referring to. In that...