Common use of PRN/STAT Psychotropic medication Clause in Contracts

PRN/STAT Psychotropic medication. Psychotropic medications that are not a standard treatment for the child’s medical or psychiatric condition, can only be administered in an emergency situation and must meet one of the following scenarios: (i) Pursuant to a policy developed by the Contractor and approved by DCS. Residential Licensing and Contract Compliance, Psychotropic Medication can be administered on an immediate and “one time” emergency basis only when the child is behaving in a manner that presents as a safety hazard and after all less intrusive interventions have been attempted. The prescribing physician must be contacted and an order must be obtained for a “STAT” order. If the Child requires repeated “STAT” orders (more than 3), the facility must develop a behavior management plan. (ii) Pursuant to a policy developed by the Contractor and approved by DCS Residential Licensing and Contract Compliance, a PRN order for Psychotropic Medication may be written by the prescribing physician only after the Child has received more than 3 STAT Psychotropic Medication orders within a 30-day time period; after the child’s medication regimen and behavior management plan has been reviewed related to use of STAT and ongoing medications and after a Child-specific behavior management plan has been developed. Any behavior management plan must identify specific target symptoms from the Treatment Plan, less-restrictive (non-medical) interventions to be exhausted prior to administering the medication, and protocols for administration (e.g., route of administration, involvement of the Child, requirements for family notification, etc.). The behavior management plan must be approved by the prescribing physician, Clinical Director or CEO, and the parent/guardian prior to implementation and must be reviewed at least monthly by the treatment team.

PRN/STAT Psychotropic medication. Psychotropic medications that are not a standard treatment for the child’s medical or psychiatric condition, can only be administered in an emergency situation and must meet one of the following scenarios: (ia) Pursuant to a policy developed by the Contractor and approved by DCS. Residential Licensing and Contract Compliance, Psychotropic Medication can be administered on an immediate and “one time” emergency basis only when the child is behaving in a manner that presents as a safety hazard and after all less intrusive interventions have been attempted. The prescribing physician must be contacted and an order must be obtained for a “STAT” order. If the Child requires repeated “STAT” orders (more than 3), the facility must develop a behavior management plan. (iib) Pursuant to a policy developed by the Contractor and approved by DCS Residential Licensing and Contract Compliance, a PRN order for Psychotropic Medication may be written by the prescribing physician only after the Child has received more than 3 STAT Psychotropic Medication orders within a 30-day time period; after the child’s medication regimen and behavior management plan has been reviewed related to use of STAT and ongoing medications and after a Child-specific behavior management plan has been developed. Any behavior management plan must identify specific target symptoms from the Treatment Plan, less-restrictive (non-medical) interventions to be exhausted prior to administering the medication, and protocols for administration (e.g., route of administration, involvement of the Child, requirements for family notification, etc.). The behavior management plan must be approved by the prescribing physician, Clinical Director or CEO, and the parent/guardian prior to implementation and must be reviewed at least monthly by the treatment team.

PRN/STAT Psychotropic medication. Psychotropic medications that are not a standard treatment for the child’s 's medical or psychiatric condition, can only be administered in an emergency situation and must meet one of the following scenarios: (ia) Pursuant to a policy developed by the Contractor and approved by DCS. Residential Licensing and Contract Compliance, Psychotropic Medication can be administered on an immediate and “"one time” " emergency basis only when the child is behaving in a manner that presents as a safety hazard and after all less intrusive interventions have been attempted. The prescribing physician must be contacted and an order must be obtained for a “"STAT” " order. If the Child requires repeated “"STAT” " orders (more than 3), the facility must develop a behavior management plan. (iib) Pursuant to a policy developed by the Contractor and approved by DCS Residential Licensing and Contract Compliance, a PRN order for Psychotropic Medication may be written by the prescribing physician only after the Child has received more than 3 STAT Psychotropic Medication orders within a 30-day time period; after the child’s 's medication regimen and behavior management plan has been reviewed related to use of STAT and ongoing medications and after a Child-Child- specific behavior management plan has been developed. Any behavior management plan must identify specific target symptoms from the Treatment Plan, less-restrictive (non-medical) interventions to be exhausted prior to administering the medication, and protocols for administration (e.g., route of administration, involvement of the Child, requirements for family notification, etc.). The behavior management plan must be approved by the prescribing physician, Clinical Director or CEO, and the parent/guardian prior to implementation and must be reviewed at least monthly by the treatment team.

PRN/STAT Psychotropic medication. Psychotropic medications that are not a standard treatment for the child’s 's medical or psychiatric condition, can only be administered in an emergency situation and must meet one of the following scenarios: (i) i. Pursuant to a policy developed by the Contractor and approved by DCS. Residential Licensing and Contract Compliance, Psychotropic Medication can be administered on an immediate and “"one time” " emergency basis only when the child is behaving in a manner that presents as a safety hazard and after all less intrusive interventions have been attempted. The prescribing physician must be contacted and an order must be obtained for a “"STAT” " order. If the Child requires repeated “"STAT” " orders (more than 3), the facility must develop a behavior management plan. (ii) . Pursuant to a policy developed by the Contractor and approved by DCS Residential Licensing and Contract Compliance, a PRN order for Psychotropic Medication may be written by the prescribing physician only after the Child has received more than 3 STAT Psychotropic Medication orders within a 30-day time period; after the child’s 's medication regimen and behavior management plan has been reviewed related to use of STAT and ongoing medications and after a Child-specific behavior management plan has been developed. Any behavior management plan must identify specific target symptoms from the Treatment Plan, less-restrictive (non-medical) interventions to be exhausted prior to administering the medication, and protocols for administration (e.g., route of administration, involvement of the Child, requirements for family notification, etc.). The behavior management plan must be approved by the prescribing physician, Clinical Director or CEO, and the parent/guardian prior to implementation and must be reviewed at least monthly by the treatment team.