Or. Admin. Code § 416-340-0060 - Psychotropic Medications
(1)
Psychotropic medications will be prescribed by a physician or nurse
practitioner through a written order.
(2) The use of medication to alter behavior,
thought processes or mood will be based solely on a physician's determination
that the medication is in the best medical interests of the youth in
custody.
(3) Psychotropic
medications will be reviewed no less than every 90 days:
(a) By the prescribing physician or nurse
practitioner for desired responses and adverse consequences; and
(b) To determine the continued need or lowest
effective dosage in a carefully monitored program.
(4) Oral administration of psychotropic drugs
is the preferred method.
(5)
Psychotropic medication may have PRN status only when the prescriber has
ordered PRN status, and a nurse has documented written parameters specific to a
youth in custody's care, per Board of Nursing administrative rules.
Notes
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 420A.025
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 418.517, 420A.010, 420A.014 & 420.054
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