§16-50-1. Definitions

As used in this article the term: (1) "Administer" means to directly apply an epinephrine auto-injector to the body of an individual.

§16-50-2. Authority

The department may: (1) Propose legislative rules for legislative approval in accordance with the provisions of article three, chapter twenty-nine-a of this code, necessary to administer this article; and

§16-50-3. Educational Training Programs

Educational training programs shall be conducted by a nationally recognized organization experienced in training laypersons in emergency health treatment or an entity or individual approved by the department. The curriculum shall include at a minimum: (1) Recognition of the symptoms of allergic reactions to food, insect stings and other allergens; and

§16-50-4. Prescriptive Authority for Epinephrine Auto-Injectors; Emergency Administration

(a) An authorized health care practitioner may prescribe an epinephrine injector to an authorized entity. A pharmacist may dispense an epinephrine auto-injectors pursuant to a prescription issued in the name of an authorized entity. (b) An authorized entity may acquire and stock a supply of epinephrine auto-injectors pursuant to a prescription issued in accordance with […]

§16-50-5. Not Practice of Medicine; Limits on Liability

(a) The administration of an epinephrine auto-injector in accordance with this article is not the practice of medicine. (b) An authorized health care practitioner who prescribes epinephrine auto-injectors to an authorized entity; an authorized entity that possesses and makes available epinephrine auto-injectors; and, an entity or person that conducts the training under section three of […]