DCF: Psychotropic Medication Consent Process

DCF: Psychotropic Medication Consent Process

Governor Dannel P. Malloy |

Department of Children & Families

Joette katz Commissioner

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Psychotropic Medication Information

INDEX

Contact Information
DAS Medical Assistance Program
DCF Policy - Chapter 44, Psychotropic Medications: Informed Consent
Drug Lists
Drugs and Medication Information
Educational Materials
Feedback
Forms
Pregnancy Categories 2012 (Psychotropic Medication Monitoring)
Prescribing Guidelines
Psychotropic Medication Advisory Committee
Psychotropic Medication Monitoring
Resources: Reports, Bulletins, Guides, Informational Flyers and External links

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DRUGS and MEDICATION INFORMATION

DSS Medicaid Preferred Drug List (external link)
Drug Information Service
Drug Decision History
- by Date
- by Drug
Drug Lists
- Brand Name/Generic Name Drug List (2013)
- Generic Name/Brand Name Drug List (2013)
How to Properly Dispose of Medications (external link)

EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS

16 State Antipsychotic Medication Use in Medicaid Children & Adolescents Report and Resource Guide
DCF Medication Booklet (Medications Used for Behavioral and Emotional Disorders)
Psychotropic Medication for Georgia Youth in Foster Care - Who Decides?
Psychotropic Medication Utilization Parameteres for Foster Children
Psychotropic Medication Youth Guide

FORMS

DCF-465A Discontinuation of a Psychotropic Medication

DCF-465B Suspected Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting Form

DCF-465I Psychotropic Medication Consent Request. (Instructions and Provider Request form)

DCF-465R DCF Response to Medication Request

PRESCRIBING GUIDELINES

Overview - DCF Psychotropic Medication Guidelines (2010)
- Maximum Dosing Guidelines (2013)
- Appendix II (coming soon)
- Quick Guide
DCF Psychotropic Medication Monitoring Protocol (2012)

PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES

2013

April New
March
February
January (no meeting)

2012

Archived Meeting Minutes

RESOURCES: Reports, Bulletins, Guides and Informational Flyers

A Guide for Community Child Serving Agencies on Psychotropic Medications for Children and Adolescents
Autism and Medication Guide
CMCU Requested Quarterly Reports
DAS Medical Assistance Program
DSS Optimal Dose List
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) has a website that lists all psychotropic medications, side effects, etc.
Psychotropic Medication Youth Guide
Psychiatric Medications for Children and Adolescents (NYU Child Study Center)
"Psychotropic medication and Children in Foster Care: Tips for Advocates and Judges" (American Bar Association, Center on Children and the Law, October 2011)
Serotonin Syndrome

CONTACT INFORMATION

Contacts (pdf 12kb)
E-mail Address
Feedback
Toll Free Fax: 1-877-DCF-DRUG (1-877-323-3784)
Drug Information Line (P&T) (pdf 31kb)
Pharmacy Therapeutics Consulting (external link)

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