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MO SB868
Bill
Status
2/13/2014
Primary Sponsor
David Sater
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AI Summary
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Permits Missouri physicians to prescribe epinephrine auto-injectors in the name of authorized entities (restaurants, recreation camps, youth sports leagues, amusement parks, sports arenas) for emergency use.
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Requires employees and agents who provide or administer epinephrine auto-injectors to complete an anaphylaxis training program initially and at least every two years, covering recognition of severe allergic reactions, storage and administration procedures, and emergency follow-up.
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Allows trained personnel to provide epinephrine auto-injectors to individuals for self-administration or directly administer them to anyone reasonably believed to be experiencing anaphylaxis, regardless of prior diagnosis or prescription.
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Provides liability immunity for authorized entities, their employees, trained persons, prescribing physicians, and training providers for ordinary negligence related to epinephrine administration or failure to administer, but not for gross negligence or willful/wanton conduct.
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Requires authorized entities to report all epinephrine administration incidents to the Department of Health and Senior Services on a departmental form; the department must publish annual summaries without identifying information.
Legislative Description
Establishes requirements for authorized entities to stock epinephrine (EPI) auto-injectors for use in emergencies
Last Action
Voted Do Pass S Veterans' Affairs and Health Committee
3/27/2014