Or. Admin. Code § 416-340-0060

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 12, December 1, 2024

Section 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.

Or. Admin. Code § 416-340-0060

OYA 2-1995, f. 12-19-95, cert. ef. 1-2-96; OYA 6-2005, f. & cert. ef. 3-25-05; OYA 2-2009, f. 4-14-09, cert. ef. 4-17-09; OYA 19-2022, amend filed 12/13/2022, effective 12/14/2022

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 420A.025

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 418.517, 420A.010, 420A.014 & 420.054