Section 460IAC6-25-5. Individual's refusal to take medication

   (a) If an individual refuses to take medication, the provider attempting to administer the medication shall do the following:

(1) Document the following information:

(A) The name of the medication refused by the individual.

(B) The date, time, and duration of the refusal.

(C) A description of the provider's response to the refusal.

(D) The signature of the person or persons observing the refusal.

(2) Supply the documentation to the provider identified in section 1 of this rule.

  (b) The provider identified in section 1 of this rule shall review the individual's refusal to take medication with:

(1) the individual's physician; and

(2) the individual's support team;

to ensure the health and safety of the individual. (Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services; 460 IAC 6-25-5; filed Nov 4, 2002, 12:04 p.m.: 26 IR 781; readopted filed Sep 26, 2008, 11:11 a.m.: 20081015-IR-460080618RFA; readopted filed Aug 11, 2014, 11:20 a.m.: 20140910-IR-460140241RFA)