OAR 416-340-0060: Psychotropic Medications

(1) Psychotropic medications will be prescribed by a physician or nurse practitioner through a written order. (2) The use of medication to alter behavior, thought processes or mood will be based solely on a physician's determination that the medication is in the best medical interests of the youth in custody. (3) Psychotropic medications will be reviewed no less than every 90 days: (a) By the prescribing physician or nurse practitioner for desired responses and adverse consequences; and (b) To determine the continued need or lowest effective dosage in a carefully monitored program. (4) Oral administration of psychotropic drugs is the preferred method. (5) Psychotropic medication may have PRN status only when the prescriber has ordered PRN status, and a nurse has documented written parameters specific to a youth in custody's care, per Board of Nursing administrative rules.