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IL SB2917
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends the Epinephrine Auto-Injector Act to provide liability protections for authorized entities, their employees and agents, and healthcare providers who administer epinephrine auto-injectors in good faith, except in cases of willful and wanton conduct.
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Allows trained employees or agents of authorized entities to provide or administer epinephrine auto-injectors to any individual on the property whom they believe in good faith is experiencing anaphylaxis, regardless of prior diagnosis or prescription.
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Requires employees, agents, or other individuals to complete anaphylaxis training from a nationally recognized organization before administering epinephrine auto-injectors; training is valid for 2 years and can be conducted online or in person.
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Mandates training include recognition of allergic reactions and anaphylaxis, administration procedures, and competency testing; optional training may cover high-risk areas, allergen prevention, and emergency follow-up procedures.
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Protects healthcare professionals from civil or professional liability for declining to provide epinephrine auto-injector standing orders or prescriptions.
Legislative Description
EPINEPHRINE AUTO-INJECTOR
Last Action
Session Sine Die
1/9/2019