Medication Documentation
When are medication logs due to your CHRIS 180 Specialist?
The 5th of each month
______ medication is used to treat emotional and behavioral health symptoms and disorders. They act on the brain and central nervous system by changing how neurotransmitters, chemicals in the brain, send information. The medications are used to affect mood, thoughts, behaviors and how a person processes information and perceives their environment.
Psychotropic
Does the youth have a right to refuse medication?
Yes
___________ punishment is defined as the deliberate infliction of pain to the body of the individual
Physical/corporal punishment
True or False: Corporal Punishment is allowed on biological and Foster Children
Corporal punishment is never allowed to be used on Foster Children. Caregivers may have used some forms of physical/corporal and emotional punishment with their own children- as is your right.
True or false: I can go back and sign off on the medication log after I have already administered it
False: you must have the medication log present at the time of administration and sign off.
Medications, which may be purchased in a pharmacy, not dispensed by a pharmacist, and do not require a prescription; are also known as...
Nonprescription medication or "over the counter (OTC) medications
The parent has the right to refuse medication on behalf of the child?
No. The parents must follow any medication recommendations from the prescribing doctor whether over the counter or psychotropic.
______________punishment involves deliberate actions toward a child that produce, hurt, fear, anxiety and any other negative emotions in a child.
Emotional
It is more important to use _________reinforcement than punishment to manage behavior.
Positive
What form must the Foster/Adoptive Parent have prior to administering a new psychotropic medication to youths?
Authorization of Psychotropic Medication
True or False: Over the counter medication is not required to be locked and stored out of reach?
False: All medications in the Household whether over the counter, prescription or psychotropic must be stored out of reach.
If the medication is refused should the Foster Parent sign off on the medication log?
No, if a medication is refused, the foster parent will not initial on that day of the medication log.
_______________establishes a standard of behavior. It is training that seeks to produce a specific character or pattern of behavior. It should be a constructive process that helps a child learn to control their own behavior (self-discipline).
Discipline
Which of the following are prohibited discipline techniques?
ALL ARE PROHIBITED
True or False: If the dosage of the medication change. I can administer without getting consent from DFCS.
False: If the dosage changes you must inform DFCS and CHRIS 180 and obtain a new authorization form prior to administering the medications.
True or False: I can discontinue a youth’s medication if I have concerns about the side effects.
False: If there are concerns about the side effects, you must inform the prescribing doctor and follow the recommendations of the doctor.
If a medication is discontinued by the doctor inform your CHRIS 180 and DFCS CM.
True or False: at the time of refusal, the Foster Parent must notify the CHRIS 180 Case Manager, DFCS Case Manager and follow up with the prescribing physician.
True
___________ focuses on controlling behavior through use of coercive means (i.e. force, dominance, harsh penalties).
Punishment
Which of the following is a possible consequence of violating the discipline policy?
They are all possible consequences
_______ state inspectors can ask to see the youth’s medication log at any time during a home inspection.
OPM or RCCL
True or False: Kids over the age of 13 can administer medications to themselves.
False: All medications prescribed to youths in care must be administered by the parent.
Only the caregivers can administer medications.
True or False: if the youth refused medication that month the Foster Parent will document it by sending in a written notice stating what occurred along with the medication log.
True
What is the name of the consent decree that guides the DFCS discipline policy?
The 1989 U.S. District Consent Decree, Taylor vs. Ledbetter
Which of the following are acceptable alternatives to Physical/Emotional Punishment
Reinforce Acceptable Behaviors
Use Natural/Logical Consequences
Grounding/Time Out/Time In
Loss of Privileges
Redirection
They are all acceptable forms of discipline that can be used as an alternative to Physical/Emotional Punishment