New Hampshire Revised Statutes 170-G:4-i – Assessment for the Use of Psychotropic Medications
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Terms Used In New Hampshire Revised Statutes 170-G:4-i
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
For children in out-of-home care with the department, prior to seeking a prescription or renewal for psychotropic medication, the department shall ensure the undertaking of, and guidance from, a recent comprehensive medical assessment to rule out an underlying physical cause and a comprehensive psychosocial assessment to address psychosocial issues. The prescribing of any medication shall include consultation with the child’s caregiver or legal guardian and the division for children, youth and families (DCYF) district nurse. The use of medication restraint shall be limited as provided in RSA 126-U.