Chapter DOC 383

Chapter DOC 383

USE OF PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATION

DOC 383.01   Authority and purpose.

DOC 383.02   Applicability.

DOC 383.03   Definitions.

DOC 383.04   General standards for use of psychotropic medications.

DOC 383.05   Voluntary treatment with psychotropic medication.

DOC 383.06   Involuntary treatment with psychotropic medication.

DOC 383.01 DOC 383.01 Authority and purpose. This chapter interprets s. 938.505 (2), Stats., and is promulgated under the authority of ss. 227.11 (2), 301.03 and 938.48 (16), Stats. This chapter provides guidance to institution staff concerning the administration of psychotropic medications. Involuntary treatment, as described in this chapter, is considered by the department to be a treatment of last resort.

DOC 383.01 History History: Cr. Register, June, 2000, No. 534, eff. 7-1-00.

DOC 383.02 DOC 383.02 Applicability. This chapter applies to the department and to all youth under the supervision of the department and placed in a type 1 secured correctional facility.

DOC 383.02 History History: Cr. Register, June, 2000, No. 534, eff. 7-1-00.

DOC 383.03 DOC 383.03 Definitions. In this chapter:

DOC 383.03(1) (1) “Advanced practice nurse prescriber” (APNP) means an “advanced practice nurse” who has been certified to prescribe drugs in Wisconsin as defined in s. 441.16 (2), Stats., and ch. N 8.

DOC 383.03(2) (2) “Department” means the department of corrections.

DOC 383.03(3) (3) “Guardian” means the person named by the court having the duty and authority of guardianship.

DOC 383.03(4) (4) “Institution” means a type 1 secured correctional facility operated by the department.

DOC 383.03(5) (5) “Legal custody” has the meaning given in s. 938.02 (12), Stats.

DOC 383.03(6) (6) “Nurse” means a registered or licensed practical nurse as defined by ch. 441, Stats.

DOC 383.03(7) (7) ”Parent” has the meaning given in s. 938.02 (13), Stats.

DOC 383.03(8) (8) “Pharmacological therapeutic classification” means the classification of a psychotropic medication as one of the following:

DOC 383.03(8)(a) (a) Anti-psychotic.

DOC 383.03(8)(b) (b) Anti-depressant.

DOC 383.03(8)(c) (c) Agent for control of mania and depression.

DOC 383.03(8)(d) (d) Anti-anxiety agent.

DOC 383.03(8)(e) (e) Sedatives or hypnotic.

DOC 383.03(8)(f) (f) Psychomotor stimulant.

DOC 383.03(9) (9) “Physician” means a person licensed as a physician in Wisconsin under ch. 448, Stats.

DOC 383.03(10) (10) “Physician assistant” means a person licensed as a physician assistant in Wisconsin under ch. 448, Stats.

DOC 383.03(11) (11) “Psychologist” means a person licensed to practice psychology in Wisconsin as defined in ch. 455, Stats.

DOC 383.03(12) (12) “Psychotropic medication” means medication that is used for the purpose of modifying psychological functioning or behavior.

DOC 383.03(13) (13) “Social worker” means a person certified to be a social worker in Wisconsin as defined in ch. 457, Stats.

DOC 383.03(14) (14) “Youth” means a person or persons under the supervision of the department in an institution consistent with the requirements of law and regardless of age.

DOC 383.03 History History: Cr. Register, June, 2000, No. 534, eff. 7-1-00.

DOC 383.04 DOC 383.04 General standards for use of psychotropic medications.

DOC 383.04(1) (1) Order and purpose. Psychotropic medications may be administered to youth only upon the written order of a physician or APNP and only for an appropriate therapeutic purpose, including alleviating psychiatric disorders or enhancing the coping capacity of the youth. Medication may not be administered for the purpose of punishing the youth, producing docility or as a substitute for counseling and treatment.

DOC 383.04(2) (2) Prescription. In prescribing psychotropic medication, the physician or APNP shall do all of the following:

DOC 383.04(2)(a) (a) Review the youth’s medical history and appropriate physical and laboratory examinations before prescribing medication, and document the behaviors, symptoms and diagnosis, if known, which the medication is to treat or modify.

DOC 383.04(2)(b) (b) Prescribe the lowest effective dose of a clinically indicated medication.

DOC 383.04(2)(c) (c) Use caution in prescribing drugs known to produce psychological or physiological dependency, or to have significant potential for abuse.

DOC 383.04(2)(d) (d) Indicate in the medical record a specific stop date.

DOC 383.04(2)(e) (e) Specify limited amounts and limited refills, if any, for prescriptions.

DOC 383.04(2)(f) (f) Reduce or withdraw medication as soon as clinically indicated.

DOC 383.04(3) (3) Ongoing evaluation.

DOC 383.04(3)(a) (a) The physician or APNP shall review and evaluate the appropriateness and need for psychotropic medications, the need for continuation of treatment, and possible side effects for each youth. All reviews shall be according to established professional standards for the administration of psychotropic medications.

DOC 383.04(3)(b) (b) When treatment is voluntary, a review shall be completed, as often as professional practice requires, but at least once every 180 days.

DOC 383.04(3)(c) (c) When treatment is involuntary, a review shall be completed, as often as professional practice requires, but at least every 30 days.

DOC 383.04(4) (4) Consent for psychotropic medications.

DOC 383.04(4)(a) (a) A physician or APNP shall obtain written consent from the following persons before administering psychotropic medications to a youth:

DOC 383.04(4)(a)1. 1. The parent with legal custody or youth’s guardian if the youth is less than 14 years of age.

DOC 383.04(4)(a)2. 2. The youth and the parent with legal custody or the youth’s guardian if the youth is at least 14 years of age, but less than 18 years of age.

DOC 383.04(4)(a)3. 3. The youth, if the youth is 18 years of age or older.

DOC 383.04(4)(b) (b) A consent to administer psychotropic mediations is valid for one year. Renewal requires obtaining another written consent from the youth, a parent with legal custody or a guardian as under par. (a) to continue administering the medication.

DOC 383.04(4)(c) (c) If a parent with legal custody or guardian unreasonably refuses to give permission, cannot be located to give a consent, or no parent has legal custody, the department may petition the court for permission under s. 938.505 (2), Stats., to administer psychotropic medications to a youth aged at least 14 years, but not yet 18 years of age, who wishes to take the medication.

DOC 383.04(4)(d) (d) If the department believes a youth at least 14 years, but not yet 18 years of age, needs psychotropic medication and the youth consents, medication may be administered temporarily without written consent of the parent or guardian, with the court’s authorization, but not for more than 10 days after the request to the court, pending the hearing on the petition under par. (c), consistent with s. 938.505 (2) (b), Stats.

DOC 383.04(4)(e) (e) When a prescriber changes an order to a psychotropic medication not listed on the original consent, written consent of the appropriate person(s) under par. (a) shall be obtained before administering the new medication, unless the new medication is in the same pharmacological therapeutic classification as the previous medication.

DOC 383.04(4)(f) (f) For youth who are taking a prescribed psychotropic medication upon admission to the institution, approval from a physician or APNP shall be obtained in the form of a written order to continue the medication while written consent of the parent with legal custody or guardian is sought. Medication will not be continued for more than 30 days without consent of the parent or legal guardian, except as provided in par. (d) or if authorization is granted by the court under par. (c).

DOC 383.04 Note Note: Pursuant to par. (a) 3. consent shall be obtained from a youth aged 18 years or older.

DOC 383.04 History History: Cr. Register, June, 2000, No. 534, eff. 7-1-00.

DOC 383.05 DOC 383.05 Voluntary treatment with psychotropic medication. Youth may be treated with psychotropic medications in an institution without being committed under ch. 51, Stats. Each institution shall ensure that treatment is voluntary by doing all of the following:

DOC 383.05(1) (1) The physician or APNP shall discuss the following with the youth and the parent or guardian of a youth under 18 years of age, or a legal guardian of an incompetent individual 18 years or older:

DOC 383.05(1)(a) (a) The nature of the condition.

DOC 383.05(1)(b) (b) The purposes, nature and dose of the medication.

DOC 383.05(1)(c) (c) The desired effects of the medication.

DOC 383.05(1)(d) (d) The risks and side effects of the medication.