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Tennessee Administrative Code
Title 0465 - Intellectual and Developmental DisabilitiesSubtitle 0465-02 - Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Department of
Chapter 0465-02-11 - Minimum Program Requirements for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Residential Habilitation Facilities/Services
Section 0465-02-11-.15 - USE OF PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATIONS

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0465-02-11-.15

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Section 0465-02-11-.15 - USE OF PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATIONS
(1) The facility must obtain the following when psychotropic medications are used:
(a) A diagnosis that is based on a comprehensive psychiatric assessment; and
(b) Reasons for prescribing medications.
(2) The facility must ensure that there is informed consent from the person supported or his/her legal representative (conservator, parent, guardian, or legal custodian) prior to utilizing psychotropic medications.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0465-02-11-.15

New rules filed July 6, 2016; effective 10/4/2016.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-4-103, 4-5-202, 33-1-201, 33-1-302, 33-1-303, 33-1-305, 33-1-309, 33-2-301, 33-2-302, 33-2-404, 33-2-407.