ARSD 67:42:07:20. Psychotropic medications

The facility may provide psychotropic medications to a child only as prescribed by the physician responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, and therapeutic planning for the child; a certified nurse practitioner in collaboration with the physician; or a physician's assistant supervised by the physician. The facility shall obtain from the prescribing physician, certified nurse practitioner, or physician's assistant a written report at least every 90 days detailing the reasons the psychotropic medication is being continued, discontinued, or changed, as well as any recommended changes in the treatment goals and plan. The prescribing physician, certified nurse practitioner, or physician's assistant must base the report on their actual observation of the child as well as a review of the child's records.