22 §2150-G. Epinephrine autoinjectors; emergency administration
§2150-G. Epinephrine autoinjectors; emergency administration 1. Prescribing to an authorized entity permitted. A health care practitioner may prescribe epinephrine autoinjectors in the name of an authorized entity for use in accordance with this section, and pharmacists and health care practitioners may dispense epinephrine autoinjectors pursuant to a prescription issued in the name of an authorized […]
22 §2150-B. Staff; hiring; policy (REPEALED)
§2150-B. Staff; hiring; policy (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 620, §3 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 634, §5 (RP).
22 §2150-C. Automated external defibrillators; immunity from civil liability
§2150-C. Automated external defibrillators; immunity from civil liability 1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. “Automated external defibrillator” or “AED” means a medical device that combines a heart monitor and a defibrillator approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration […]
22 §2150-F. Definitions
§2150-F. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2015, c. 231, §1 (NEW).] 1. Administer. “Administer” means to apply an epinephrine autoinjector directly to a human body. [PL 2015, c. 231, §1 (NEW).] 2. Authorized entity. “Authorized entity” means any entity, […]
22 §2140. Patient-directed care at the end of life
§2140. Patient-directed care at the end of life 1. Short title. This chapter may be known and cited as “the Maine Death with Dignity Act.” [PL 2019, c. 271, §4 (NEW).] 2. Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. “Adult” means […]
22 §2141. Purpose and intent
§2141. Purpose and intent The Legislature finds that licensure of all agencies and organizations providing home health services is desirable and it is the purpose of this chapter to protect the public and assure that home health services are provided under standards of safety, efficiency and quality. [PL 1983, c. 570 (NEW).] It is […]
22 §2142. Definitions
§2142. Definitions As used in this chapter, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1983, c. 570 (NEW).] 1. Commissioner. “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Health and Human Services. [PL 1983, c. 570 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §7 (REV).] 2. Department. “Department” means the Department of Health and Human […]
22 §2143. License required
§2143. License required Effective July 1, 1984, no home health care provider may provide home health services without having, subject to this chapter and to the rules promulgated by the department under this chapter, a written license therefor from the department. [PL 1983, c. 570 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 570 (NEW).
22 §2144. Licensure procedures
§2144. Licensure procedures 1. Types of licenses. The department shall issue the following types of licenses, as follows. A. A provisional license shall be issued by the department to an applicant who: (1) Has not previously operated as a home health care provider or is licensed but has not operated during the term […]
22 §2145. Standards
§2145. Standards Standards shall be developed as follows. [PL 1983, c. 570 (NEW).] 1. Standards for licensing of all home health care entities. The commissioner shall develop, no later than one year of the date of enactment of this chapter, standards for the licensing of all home health care entities. [PL 1983, c. […]