OAR 411-328-0780. Psychotropic Medications and Medications for Behavior in Supported Living

(1) Psychotropic medications and medications for behavior must be prescribed by a health care provider through a medical order. (2) The use of psychotropic medications and medications for behavior must be based on the decision of a health care provider that the harmful effects without the medication clearly outweigh the potentially harmful effects of the medication. A provider must present a health care provider with a full and clear description of the behavior and symptoms to be addressed, as well as any side effects observed, to enable the health care provider to make this decision. (3) Psychotropic medications and medications for behavior must be: (a) Monitored by the prescribing health care provider, ISP team, and provider for desired responses and adverse consequences; and (b) Reviewed to determine the continued need and lowest effective dosage in a carefully monitored program.