Md. Code Regs. 10.22.10.07

Current through Register Vol. 52, No. 1, January 10, 2025

Section 10.22.10.07 - Use of Medications to Modify Challenging Behavior

A. In addition to the requirements in Regulations .05 and .06 of this chapter, the licensee shall ensure that a BP which includes the use of medication includes:

(1) The specific medications that have been prescribed;

(2) The rationale for prescribing each medication;

(3) Any alternate methods of management being used to bring challenging behavior under control; and

(4) Objective data collected by staff and presented to the licensed health care practitioner to indicate that the medication being used is effective in reducing the individual's challenging behavior.

B. The licensee shall ensure that a licensed health care practitioner documents that:

(1) Any potential side effect from the medication outweighs the behavior that will occur without the use of the medication; and

(2) Attempts are being made to gradually decrease the dosage or discontinue the medication when clinically indicated.

C. A licensed health care practitioner shall review any medication that has been prescribed to modify behavior at a minimum of every 90 days.

D. PRN orders for medications to modify behavior are prohibited.

E. Medications to modify behavior may not be used in quantities that interfere with an individual's ability to participate in daily living activities.

Md. Code Regs. 10.22.10.07

Regulations .07 repealed effective January 23, 1989 (16:1 Md. R. 70)
Regulations .07 adopted effective January 23, 1989 (16:1 Md. R. 70)