Psychotropic Medications: 245D Requirements 💻

​Psychotropic medication requirements are a small but important part of MN Statutes, Chapter 245D. Providers that administer a person's psychotropic medication need to know what MN Statutes, section 245D.051 directs. Participants will learn what psychotropic medications are, how to identify and document target symptoms, monitor and measure behavior when required, and report on their findings when directed by the prescriber or support team.

Many people take psychotropic medication to support them in their quality of life. ​Psychotropic medication requirements are a small but important part of MN Statutes, Chapter 245D. Providers that administer a person's psychotropic medication need to know what MN Statutes, section 245D.051 directs. This session will provide detailed information on current requirements for psychotropic medication and its applicable addendum documentation requirements.

Topics:

• Psychotropic medication definitions and their different classifications
• Observable and measurable behaviors and target symptoms for each psychotropic medication
• Required authorizations and when to obtain them
• Documentation requirements for psychotropic medication including refusals, data collection of behaviors and symptoms, and reporting that data as directed

Join us as you increase your understanding of psychotropic medication and what 245D requires of providers!

Audience: Designated Coordinators, Designated Managers, or nursing personnel who are responsible for the oversight of medication-related supports.

CEU Contact Hours: 1.8 for Nurses, 1.5 for Social Workers

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