§ 20-13-408 — Auto-injectable epinephrine use by an authorized entity

(a) In order to ensure the public health and safety, an authorized entity that acquires auto-injectable epinephrine shall ensure that: (1) An expected user: (A) Completes appropriate knowledge and skills courses at least one (1) time every two (2) years in anaphylaxis and auto-injectable epinephrine use; and (B) Obtains a certificate under this subchapter; (2) The auto-injectable epinephrine is maintained according to the manufacturer's operational guidelines and instructions in a locked, secure location; and (3) A person who renders emergency care or treatment to a person having an anaphylactic reaction by using auto-injectable epinephrine activates the emergency medical services system as soon as possible and immediately reports the use of auto-injectable epinephrine to the medical provider responding to the emergency. (b) An authorized entity and its expected users may: (1) Obtain a prescription in the name of the authorized entity for epinephrine auto-injectors and acquire epinephrine auto-injectors under the prescription; (2) Provide auto-injectable epinephrine for immediate self-administration to an individual who the authorized entity or expected user believes in good faith is experiencing anaphylaxis, regardless of whether the individual has a prescription for auto-injectable epinephrine or has previously been diagnosed with an allergy; and (3) Administer auto-injectable epinephrine directly to an individual who the authorized entity or expected user believes in good faith is experiencing anaphylaxis, regardless of whether the individual has a prescription for auto-injectable epinephrine or has been previously diagnosed with an allergy. (c) An authorized entity that possesses and makes available auto-injectable epinephrine shall: (1) (A) Submit to the Department of Health a report of each incident on the authorized entity's premises in which the authorized entity provides or administers auto-injectable epinephrine. (B) The department annually shall publish a report that summarizes and analyzes the reports submitted under this subdivision (c)(1); and (2) Notify an agent of emergency communications, 911, or vehicle dispatch center of the existence, location, and type of auto-injectable epinephrine.

Legislative History

Added by Act 2015, No. 1108,§ 4, eff. 7/22/2015.