460 IAC 6-25-5
460 IAC 6-25-5 Individual's refusal to take medication
Cite as Ind. Admin. Code tit. 460, r. 6-25-5
Sec. 5. (a) If an individual refuses to take medication, the provider attempting to administer the medication shall do the following:
(1) Document the following information:
(A) The name of the medication refused by the individual.
(B) The date, time, and duration of the refusal.
(C) A description of the provider's response to the refusal.
(D) The signature of the person or persons observing the refusal.
(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) the individual's physician; and
(2) the individual's support team;
to ensure the health and safety of the individual.