Authority: IC 12-9-2-3; IC 12-11-1.1-9; IC 12-11-2.1-12

Affected: IC 12-11-1.1; IC 12-11-2.1

Sec. 5. (a) If an individual refuses to take medication, the provider attempting to administer the medication shall do the following:

1. (1) Document the following information:

   1. (A) The name of the medication refused by the individual.
   2. (B) The date, time, and duration of the refusal.
   3. (C) A description of the provider's response to the refusal.
   4. (D) The signature of the person or persons observing the refusal.
2. (2) Supply the documentation to the provider identified in section 1 of this rule.

(b) The provider identified in section 1 of this rule shall review the individual's refusal to take medication with:

1. (1) the individual's physician; and
2. (2) the individual's support team;

to ensure the health and safety of the individual.

(Division of Disability, Aging, and Rehabilitative Services; 460 IAC 6-25-5; filed Nov 4, 2002, 12:04 p.m.: 26 IR 781; readopted filed Sep 26, 2008, 11:11 a.m.: 20081015-IR-460080618RFA; readopted filed Aug 11, 2014, 11:20 a.m.: 20140910-IR-460140241RFA; readopted filed Nov 9, 2020, 3:08 p.m.: 20201209-IR-460200501RFA)