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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 29. PUBLIC WELFARE |
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Chapter 29-62. LICENSING OF YOUTH SHELTERS, RUNAWAY SHELTERS, EMERGENCY CARE FACILITIES, AND YOUTH GROUP HOMES |
Section 29-6264. THERAPEUTIC USE OF PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATIONS
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6264.1If psychotropic medication is prescribed, the facility shall cooperate with the contracting entity and, where applicable, the CSSD to obtain a written report from the prescribing physician detailing:
(a)The type of medication;
(b)The dosage;
(c)The necessity for the medication;
(d) The resident's other medications and the effect of their interaction;
(e)The staff monitoring requirements, if any;
(f)Potential side effects;
(g)The next scheduled clinical meeting; and
(h)A current therapeutic treatment plan or behavioral management plan.
6264.2The facility shall cooperate with the contracting entity and, where applicable, the CSSD to obtain written consent from the resident's parent(s) or guardian(s), or court order, before administering psychotropic medications.
6264.3The facility shall document the prescription and administration of medication, and notify attending physicians of, and record, significant changes in a resident's behavior or health.