Clone of TAC - Rule 748.2257 - What are the requirements if a physician orders administration of a psychotropic medication to a child in an emergency?

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SECTION/RULE §748.2257 - What are the requirements if a physician orders administration of a psychotropic medication to a child in an emergency?

Chapter Review Date 04/17/2024

(a) If a physician has made a determination that there is an emergency according to §266.009 of the Family Code and the emergency requires the administration of a psychotropic medication, then you must follow the physician's orders and do not have to obtain consent prior to the administration of the medication.(b) Within 72 hours after you have administered the medication, you must notify the parent and the person legally authorized to give medical consent.(c) The physician's statement regarding the emergency and the prescription must be documented in the child's record.

Source Note: The provisions of this §748.2257 adopted to be effective January 1, 2007, 31 TexReg 7377; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909.