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OH HB526
Bill
Status
5/1/2012
Primary Sponsor
John Adams
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AI Summary
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Requires the Director of Health to develop protocols in consultation with professional regulatory boards authorizing specified licensed health professionals to administer, deliver, or distribute drugs during public health emergencies declared by the governor.
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Authorizes pharmacists and pharmacy interns to dispense limited quantities of dangerous drugs without a prescription during declared emergencies, in consultation with the state board of pharmacy.
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Eligible professionals include physicians, physician assistants, dentists, dental hygienists, nurses, optometrists, pharmacists, respiratory care professionals, emergency medical technicians, and veterinarians.
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Allows the Director of Health to issue orders implementing these protocols following a gubernatorial emergency declaration affecting public health, specifying which protocols apply and their effective time periods.
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Provides liability immunity for individuals acting under approved protocols from civil damages, criminal prosecution, and professional disciplinary action, unless acts constitute willful or wanton misconduct.
Legislative Description
To require the Director of Health to develop protocols regarding the authority to administer, deliver, distribute, or dispense drugs during certain public health emergencies.
Public health emergencies-drug administration protocols
Last Action
To Transportation, Public Safety & Homeland Security
5/1/2012