WAC 388-842-0095. What must the provider do if a client declines a prescribed medication?

If a client declines a prescribed medication, the provider must: (1) Document the decline, including the time, date, and medication declined; (2) Inform the client of the benefit of the medication; (3) Consult a pharmacist or licensed medical provider with prescription authority to determine if declining the medication could significantly harm the client; (4) If recommended, continue to offer the medication following consultation with subsection (3) of this section; and (5) Inform the client's parent or legal representative of the declined medication and any reasons for declining if shared by the client.