Indiana Administrative Code
Title 210 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION
Article 8 - JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITIES
Rule 9 - Mental Health
Section 9-7 - Involuntary administration of psychotropic medication
Universal Citation: 210 IN Admin Code 9-7
Current through September 18, 2024
Authority: IC 11-8-2-5; IC 31-31-8-2
Affected: IC 31-31-8
Sec. 7.
(a) Written policy, procedure, and practice provide that the involuntary administration of psychotropic medication or medications to juveniles complies with applicable laws and regulations of the jurisdiction.
(b) When the administration of psychotropic medications, such as antipsychotics or antidepressants and other drugs used for psychiatric purposes, is performed by injection, the administration process shall include the following:
(1) Psychotropic
medication is prescribed only by a health care practitioner for a specific
duration.
(2) Documentation that
less restrictive intervention options have been attempted without
success.
(3) Specific details about
why, when, where, and how the medication is to be administered.
(4) Monitoring for adverse reactions and side
effects.
(5) Medication is
administrated only by a qualified health care professional.
(6) A treatment plan to address the issue
resulting in the involuntary administration of psychotropic medication or
medications will be prepared and implemented as soon as possible.
(c) This is a mandatory standard.
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