Industry Resources | September 1, 2015
Update On The Use Of Psychotropic Medications For Children In Texas Foster Care: Fiscal Years 2002-2014
The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) have coordinated since 2004 to better assess and implement strategies to ensure the appropriate prescribing of psychotropic medications to children in foster care and assist healthcare providers in prescribing psychotropic medications appropriately.
This update on the use of psychotropic medications in Texas children in foster care is based on that report and focuses on four of the criteria outlined in the parameters. These are the following.
- Prescribing psychotropic medications for very young children <li . . .
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