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Revision of Section 19.421.3 was adopted following publication at the 7/12/2013 State Board of Human Services meeting, with an effective date of 9/1/2013 (Rule-making# 13-5-14-1). Statement of Basis and Purpose, fiscal impact, and specific statutory authority for these revisions were incorporated by reference into the rule. These materials are available for review by the public during normal working hours at the Colorado Department of Human Services, Office of Enterprise Partnerships, Division of Boards and Commissions, State Board Administration. 

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19.421.3  Non-Emergency Involuntary Medications [Rev. eff. 9/1/13] 
A.  In non-emergency situations in which a person who is detained pursuant to Sections 27-65-106, 107, 108, or 109, C.R.S., would benefit from the administration of a psychiatric medication, but the patient does not consent, the facility shall petition the court to obtain permission to administer such medication.  The following conditions must be documented in the petition:
1.  The patient is incompetent to effectively participate in the treatment decision;
2.  Treatment by psychiatric medication is necessary to prevent a significant and likely long-term deterioration in the patient's mental condition or to prevent the likelihood of the patient causing serious harm to him/herself or others;
3.  A less intrusive appropriate treatment alternative is not available; and, 
4.  The patient's need for treatment by psychiatric medication is sufficiently compelling to override any bona fide and legitimate interest of the person in refusing treatment.
B.  The petition shall specify what class or name of psychiatric medications are being recommended as potentially beneficial to the person.
C.  No psychiatric medications shall be administered without the person's consent until a court order is received authorizing involuntary use, except under emergency conditions under Section 19.421.1.

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