Section 388-107-0400 - Use of as needed psychopharmacologic medications If the physician has ordered an as-needed psychopharmacologic medication for a resident, the facility must ensure that:
(1) The order details the circumstances under which the medication may be used and the medication is given only as specifically ordered;(2) The resident's person-centered service plan includes behavioral intervention strategies and modifications of the environment and staff behavior to address the symptoms for which the medication is prescribed;(3) There is documentation in the resident record about the specific symptom or behavior that caused the need for the medication and the results of its use; (4) There is documentation in the resident record that the resident, guardian or legal representative, if any, was informed of the need for the medication;(5) The resident, guardian, or legal representative has given informed consent for the medication; and(6) Antipsychotic medications are administered in a manner consistent with RCW 70.97.040 and 70.97.050.Wash. Admin. Code § 388-107-0400
Adopted by WSR 14-19-071, Filed 9/12/2014, effective 10/13/2014Amended by WSR 16-14-078, Filed 7/1/2016, effective 8/1/2016