OAR 413-070-0480: Notification Timelines for Psychotropic Medication Therapy

(1) The Department must provide written notification to the parties identified in section (2) of this rule within a timely manner, not to exceed ten business days after: (a) The Department receives notice that a psychotropic medication has been prescribed for a child or young adult in substitute care; or (b) Either of the following changes occur in the treatment of a child or young adult in substitute care: (A) The prescribed dosage of a psychotropic medication; or (B) Discontinuation of existing psychotropic medication therapy. (2) When a child or young adult is in substitute care, written notification is provided to: (a) The parent or legal guardian, unless a parent has relinquished parental rights or had parental rights terminated; (b) The attorney of the parent or legal guardian; (c) The attorney of the child or young adult; (d) The court appointed special advocate of the child or young adult, if one has been appointed; (e) Any other legal parties to the case; and (f) The substitute caregiver.