Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 0465 - Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Subtitle 0465-02 - Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Department of
Chapter 0465-02-11 - Minimum Program Requirements for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Residential Habilitation Facilities/Services
Section 0465-02-11-.15 - USE OF PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATIONS
Universal Citation: TN Comp Rules and Regs 0465-02-11-.15
Current through September 24, 2024
(1) The facility must obtain the following when psychotropic medications are used:
(a) A diagnosis that is based on a
comprehensive psychiatric assessment; and
(b) Reasons for prescribing
medications.
(2) The facility must ensure that there is informed consent from the person supported or his/her legal representative (conservator, parent, guardian, or legal custodian) prior to utilizing psychotropic medications.
Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-4-103, 4-5-202, 33-1-201, 33-1-302, 33-1-303, 33-1-305, 33-1-309, 33-2-301, 33-2-302, 33-2-404, 33-2-407.
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