New Hampshire § 170-G:4-i Assessment for the Use of Psychotropic Medications

New Hampshire Statutes

§ 170-G:4-i — Assessment for the Use of Psychotropic Medications

New Hampshire § 170-G:4-i

Title XIIPUBLIC SAFETY AND WELFARE

Ch. 170-GSERVICES FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES

SubdivisionGeneral Provisions

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Bluebook

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 170-G:4-i (2026).

Text

For children in out-of-home care with the department, prior to seeking a prescription or renewal for psychotropic medication, the department shall ensure the undertaking of, and guidance from, a recent comprehensive medical assessment to rule out an underlying physical cause and a comprehensive psychosocial assessment to address psychosocial issues. The prescribing of any medication shall include consultation with the child's caregiver or legal guardian and the division for children, youth and families (DCYF) district nurse. The use of medication restraint shall be limited as provided in RSA 126-U.

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For children in out-of-home care with the department, prior to seeking a prescription or renewal for psychotropic medication, the department shall ensure the undertaking of, and guidance from, a recent comprehensive medical assessment to rule out an underlying physical cause and a comprehensive psychosocial assessment to address psychosocial issues. The prescribing of any medication shall include consultation with the child's caregiver or legal guardian and the division for children, youth and families (DCYF) district nurse. The use of medication restraint shall be limited as provided in RSA 126-U.