UTAH CODE (Last Updated: January 16, 2015) |
Title 62A. Utah Human Services Code |
Chapter 5. Services for People with Disabilities |
Part 3. Admission to an Intermediate Care Facility for People with an Intellectual Disability |
§ 62A-5-318. Involuntary treatment with medication -- Committee -- Findings.
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(2) Based upon the court's finding, under Subsection 62A-5-312(13), that the resident lacks the ability to engage in a rational decision-making process regarding the need for habilitation, rehabilitation, care, or treatment, as demonstrated by evidence of inability to weigh the possible costs and benefits of treatment, the committee may authorize involuntary treatment with medication if it determines that: (a) the proposed treatment is in the medical best interest of the resident, taking into account the possible side effects as well as the potential benefits of the medication; and (b) the proposed treatment is in accordance with prevailing standards of accepted medical practice. (3) In making the determination described in Subsection (2), the committee shall consider the resident's general history and present condition, the specific need for medication and its possible side effects, and any previous reaction to the same or comparable medication. (4) Any authorization of involuntary treatment under this section shall be periodically reviewed in accordance with rules promulgated by the division.
Amended by Chapter 366, 2011 General Session