Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Part 3
Subtitle 22 - DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Chapter 10.22.10 - Behavior Support Services Program Service Plan
Section 10.22.10.07 - Use of Medications to Modify Challenging Behavior
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 10.22.10.07
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
A. In addition to the requirements in Regulations .05 and .06 of this chapter, the licensee shall ensure that a BP which includes the use of medication includes:
(1) The specific medications that have been
prescribed;
(2) The rationale for
prescribing each medication;
(3)
Any alternate methods of management being used to bring challenging behavior
under control; and
(4) Objective
data collected by staff and presented to the licensed health care practitioner
to indicate that the medication being used is effective in reducing the
individual's challenging behavior.
B. The licensee shall ensure that a licensed health care practitioner documents that:
(1)
Any potential side effect from the medication outweighs the behavior that will
occur without the use of the medication; and
(2) Attempts are being made to gradually
decrease the dosage or discontinue the medication when clinically
indicated.
C. A licensed health care practitioner shall review any medication that has been prescribed to modify behavior at a minimum of every 90 days.
D. PRN orders for medications to modify behavior are prohibited.
E. Medications to modify behavior may not be used in quantities that interfere with an individual's ability to participate in daily living activities.
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