Common use of Medication Monitoring Clause in Contracts

Medication Monitoring. 1. Every Child shall have a mental health assessment with a DSM-based diagnosis documented in the Child’s Case File prior to being prescribed a Psychotropic Medication. In the case of a Child who comes into ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ care with an existing Psychotropic Medication prescription, CD may continue to administer such medication until the necessary evaluations have been made. 2. Every Child prescribed a Psychotropic Medication shall have medical examinations as indicated by the current Bright Futures/American Academy of Pediatrics “Recommendation for Preventive Pediatric Health Care,” or “periodicity schedule,” or more frequently if recommended by the prescriber. 3. Every Child prescribed a Psychotropic Medication for ongoing use (more than a single dose) shall have, documented in the Child’s Case File, monitoring appointments with a prescriber at least every three months, or more frequently if indicated by the prescriber. 4. Every Child prescribed a Psychotropic Medication shall receive concurrent non- pharmacological treatment at the frequency and duration recommended by the prescriber.