WAC 388-107-0400. Use of as needed psychopharmacologic medications

If the physician has ordered an as-needed psychopharmacologic medication for a resident, the facility must ensure that: (1) The order details the circumstances under which the medication may be used and the medication is given only as specifically ordered; (2) The resident's person-centered service plan includes behavioral intervention strategies and modifications of the environment and staff behavior to address the symptoms for which the medication is prescribed; (3) There is documentation in the resident record about the specific symptom or behavior that caused the need for the medication and the results of its use; (4) There is documentation in the resident record that the resident, guardian or legal representative, if any, was informed of the need for the medication; (5) The resident, guardian, or legal representative has given informed consent for the medication; and (6) Antipsychotic medications are administered in a manner consistent with RCW 70.97.040 and 70.97.050 .