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AZ SB1079
Bill
Status
1/16/2014
Primary Sponsor
David Bradley
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AI Summary
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Allows authorized health care providers to prescribe epinephrine auto-injectors in the name of authorized entities (restaurants, recreation camps, youth sports leagues, amusement parks, sports arenas) for emergency use at those locations.
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Permits trained employees and agents of authorized entities to provide or administer epinephrine auto-injectors to any individual believed to be experiencing anaphylaxis, regardless of whether that person has a prescription or prior allergy diagnosis.
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Requires employees designated to handle epinephrine auto-injectors to complete anaphylaxis training covering recognition of allergic reactions, proper storage and administration procedures, and emergency follow-up protocols.
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Establishes immunity from civil liability for authorized entities, trained individuals, health care providers, and training organizations for administration or failure to administer epinephrine auto-injectors, except in cases of gross negligence, willful misconduct, or intentional wrongdoing.
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Requires authorized entities to report each incident involving administration of epinephrine auto-injectors to the Arizona Department of Health Services, which must publish an annual summary report.
Legislative Description
Epinephrine autoinjectors; authorized use; entities
Last Action
Referred to Senate HHS Committee
1/21/2014