An individual who is 18 years of age or older may obtain a prescription for, purchase, and, in an emergency situation, administer epinephrine using (1) an auto-injector, if the individual has successfully completed a training program approved by the department under AS 17.22.020(b); or (2) an ampule, if the individual has successfully completed a training […]
(a) The department shall adopt standards for the approval of training programs for the use of (1) epinephrine auto-injectors; and (2) epinephrine ampules. (b) The department shall approve an auto-injector training program that meets standards adopted under (a)(1) of this section. The standards must require an epinephrine auto-injector program to provide training in (1) techniques […]
This chapter does not apply to a person who is authorized under another law to administer epinephrine or to a person who is prescribed epinephrine for personal use.
A claim for relief may not be brought against an individual who has successfully completed a training program approved by the department under AS 17.22.020 for an act or omission relating to the administration of epinephrine to another individual in an emergency situation if the individual who completed the training program acted in good faith […]
In this chapter, (1) “department” means the Department of Health; (2) “emergency situation” means a circumstance where an individual experiences, or appears to experience, a severe asthmatic or allergic reaction, including anaphylaxis, that requires the administration of epinephrine to avoid severe injury or death and where a certified or licensed health care provider authorized to […]
