Section 465IAC2-11-73. Psychotropic medication

   (a) The child caring institution shall provide psychotropic medications to a child only as prescribed by a licensed physician or licensed psychiatrist who has the responsibility for the diagnosis, treatment, and therapeutic planning for the child.

  (b) The child caring institution shall obtain from the prescribing licensed physician a written report at least every thirty (30) days for each child receiving psychotropic medication. The written report shall state the reasons medication is being continued, discontinued, or changed, as well as any recommended changes in the treatment goals and planning. The report shall be based on the licensed physician's review of reports by staff as well as the physician's actual observation of the child at least every ninety (90) days. (Department of Child Services; 465 IAC 2-11-73; filed Jun 27, 1991, 12:00 p.m.: 14 IR 2018; readopted filed Jul 12, 2001, 1:40 p.m.: 24 IR 4235; readopted filed Nov 27, 2007, 6:52 a.m.: 20071226-IR-465070551RFA; readopted filed Nov 26, 2013, 4:02 p.m.: 20131225-IR-465130459RFA) NOTE: Transferred from the Division of Family Resources (470 IAC 3-13-73) to the Department of Child Services (465 IAC 2-11-73) by P.L.234-2005, SECTION 195, effective July 1, 2005.