Subsection 144-101-II-107.08 - MEDICATION PRO RE NATA (PRN)A. PRN medication orders are written on an "as needed" basis for the treatment of a member's medical or psychiatric condition;B. PRN medication orders can only be issued if developed as part of the member's Treatment Plan;C. PRN medication orders must be signed and dated by authorized licensed practitioners and must include detailed behavior-specific written instructions, including symptoms that might require use of such medication, exact dosage, exact time frames between dosages, and the maximum dosage to be given in a 24-hour period;D. The PRTF may only administer a PRN medication order for antipsychotic-type psychotropic medication when the PRTF also has an order prescribing routine scheduled and administered doses of the antipsychotic-type psychotropic medication for the member;E. PRN medication orders shall not be used as a form of restraint and shall not be written in anticipation of an emergency safety situation. PRN medication cannot be given in response to a member's aggressive behavior, in order to restrict a member's movement or given to prevent the resident from acting out violently; C.M.R. 10, 144, ch. 101, ch. II, 144-101-II-107, subsec. 144-101-II-107.08