FL S1822

Defines "medical countermeasures" as lifesaving medications or medical supplies regulated by the FDA that can diagnose, prevent, protect from, or treat conditions associated with chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear threats, emerging infectious diseases, or natural disasters.

Authorizes paramedics to administer medical countermeasures in nonemergency environments under medical director supervision and direction, in addition to existing authority to administer immunizations.

Requires a written agreement between the paramedic's medical director and either the Department of Health or the county health department in each county where medical countermeasures are administered.

Makes medical directors liable for acts and omissions of paramedics who administer immunizations or medical countermeasures under protocols, when those paramedics are acting under the director's supervision and control.

Requires medical directors to verify and document that paramedics have sufficient training and experience to administer medical countermeasures, with documentation maintained at service locations and available to the department upon request.