26 Tex. Admin. Code § 320.213
Emergency Use of Psychoactive Medication
Effective Aug 31, 200429 TexReg 8325Source Note: The provisions of this §320.213 adopted to be effective August 31, 2004, 29 TexReg 8325; transferred effective December 31, 2024, as published in the December 13, 2024, issue of the Texas Register, 49 TexReg 10121.Texas Secretary of State
- (a) Emergency psychoactive medications are used to treat the signs and symptoms of mental illness in a psychiatric emergency when other interventions are ineffective or inappropriate.
- (b) The selection of the medication should take into account the patient's current medication regimen. Using a medication that the patient is currently prescribed is preferable, if clinically indicated.
- (c) All required documentation will be entered into the patient's record as soon as the emergency abates.
Source Note:The provisions of this §320.213 adopted to be effective August 31, 2004, 29 TexReg 8325; transferred effective December 31, 2024, as published in the December 13, 2024, issue of the Texas Register, 49 TexReg 10121.