FAQ's - Questions

Questions related to the consent process

1. To whom should I submit the psychotropic medication request form CFS 431-A?
2. How does the Consent Process work?
3. What is the policy on prescribing PRN’s or as needed medications?
4. What should I do if I don’t get a response within 48 hours or if I have a question regarding consent for psychotropic medication?
5. What are the reasons for delays in receiving consents?
6. What if there is a mistake on the consent I receive back?
7. When should I send a court order?
8. Do I need to get a renewal for a refill or a new consent when the placement or physician has changed?
9. How do I obtain a copy of a consent if I’ve lost mine, a child has come to a new placement or is hospitalized without a copy of the consent?
10. What is the policy on continuing a psychotropic medication for a child who is new to DCFS, arriving at a new placement or admitted to a hospital without a copy of the consent?

Questions related to filling out the consent request form

1. Where do I go to get the correct form?
2. Where can I go to get help in completing the psychotropic medication request form?
3. Is it appropriate to copy completed forms and send them in every six months (180 days) for renewal?

Questions related to psychotropic medications

1. Where can I obtain medication information regarding the medication usage, dosage and potential side effects? 
2. Why do I have to get DCFS consent to treat a medical condition such as enuresis?