Section 63M-2.032 - Youth Refusal of Medication(1) A youth's refusal to take a dosage of a prescribed medication shall be documented in the Chronological Progress Note section, in addition to "R" for Refusal (as indicated on the MAR form).(2) The youth shall initial the MAR indicating refusal of medication. If the youth will not initial the refusal notation, this shall be included in the Chronological Progress Notes.(3) A youth's refusal of three consecutive dosages of a prescribed medication excluding injectables requires notification to the DHA or prescribing Physician.(4) A youth's refusal of prescribed injectable medications requires immediate notification to the DHA, physician designee or the prescribing psychiatric practitioner.(5) Each facility shall conduct a review of medication refusals that required DHA or prescribing physician notification. The review shall be conducted by the Designated Health Authority, or physician designee, PA or ARNP and when applicable, the prescribing psychiatric practitioner.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 63M-2.032
Rulemaking Authority 985.64(2) FS. Law Implemented 985.64(2), 985.145, 985.18 FS.