Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0465-02-11-.15
Use of Psychotropic Medications
Effective Oct 4, 2016Authority: 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.Tennessee Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities/, Disability and Aging
(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. Administrative History: New rules filed July 6, 2016; effective October 4, 2016.