Texas Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 27,2024) |
TITLE 26. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES |
PART 1. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION |
CHAPTER 748. MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS |
SUBCHAPTER F. TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT |
DIVISION 5. CURRICULUM COMPONENTS FOR PRE-SERVICE TRAINING |
SECTION 748.885. What curriculum components must be included in the pre-service training for administering psychotropic medication?
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The pre-service training for administering psychotropic medication must include the following curriculum components:
(1) Identification of psychotropic medications; (2) Basic pharmacology (the actions and side effects of, and possible adverse reactions to, various psychotropic medications); (3) Techniques and methods of administering medications; (4) Who is legally authorized to provide consent for the psychotropic medication; and (5) Any related policies and procedures, including how to document when a medication is administered. Source Note: The provisions of this §748.885 adopted to be effective January 1, 2007, 31 TexReg 7377; amended to be effective January 1, 2017, 41 TexReg 10393; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909; amended to be effective April 25, 2022, 47 TexReg 2248