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Studies show that children in foster care are often over medicated.
Children in foster care are under medicated.
Foster parents don't need training on this issue.
Always
Sometimes
Never
Be responsible for arranging and coordinating all psychiatric care for the child, including psychotropic medication.
Make all decisions about the child's day-to-day activities.
Provide therapy to the child.
True
False
Provide a written explanation about the need for the medication and the effect of the medication on the child.
To administer the first dose to the child themselves.
Call the PLR.
Put the child in time out.
First try to understand why the child is refusing and address his/her concerns. If that doesn't work and there is no reason to believe the child will suffer acute symptoms or serious impairment unless the medication is taken, document the refusal in the MAR and contact the case worker within 24 hours.
Give up, document the refusal, and contact the physician and the PLR.
Obtain authorization from the child's caseworker or legal guardian (child's parent).
Give the child the bottle and let them decide if they should take it.
Tell the child they need to "tough it out".
Medication Administration Record (MAR)
Person Legally Responsible
Administration of Medication
Flushed down the toilet.
Taken to a "Community Drug Round-up" or a "Take Back Event".
Used for the next child who may need the medication.
Errors in medication administration.
Require that the foster parent give a verbal notice to the social worker and the doctor within 24 hours, and written notice as soon as possible but no later than 2 business days after the error occurs.
Do not require any action to be taken.
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