Or. Admin. Code § 411-328-0780

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 11, November 1, 2024

Section 411-328-0780 - Psychotropic Medications and Medications for Behavior

(1) Psychotropic medications and medications for behavior must be prescribed by a physician through a written order.

(2) The use of psychotropic medications and medications for behavior must be based on the decision of a physician that the harmful effects without the medication clearly outweigh the potentially harmful effects of the medication. Providers must present the physician with a full and clear written description of the behavior and symptoms to be addressed, as well as any side effects observed, to enable the physician to make this decision.

(3) Psychotropic medications and medications for behavior must be:

(a) Monitored by the prescribing physician, ISP team, and provider for desired responses and adverse consequences; and

(b) Reviewed to determine the continued need and lowest effective dosage in a carefully monitored program.

Or. Admin. Code § 411-328-0780

MHD 5-1992, f. 8-21-92, cert. ef. 8-24-92; MHD 3-1997, f. & cert. ef. 2-7-97; Renumbered from 309-041-0780by SPD 17-2009, f. & cert. ef. 12-9-09; SPD 59-2013, f. 12-27-13, cert. ef. 12-28-13; APD 42-2014, f. 12-26-14, cert. ef. 12/28/2014; APD 23-2016, f. & cert. ef. 6/29/2016

Stat. Auth.: ORS 409.050 & 430.662

Stats. Implemented: ORS 430.610, 430.630 & 430.670