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OK SB1857

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2014

Primary Sponsor

Greg Treat

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes health care providers to prescribe epinephrine auto-injectors to "authorized entities" such as restaurants, recreation camps, youth sports leagues, amusement parks, and sports arenas where allergens may be present

  • Permits trained employees or agents of authorized entities to provide or administer epinephrine auto-injectors to individuals believed to be experiencing anaphylaxis, regardless of whether the individual has a prescription or prior allergy diagnosis

  • Requires personnel administering epinephrine to complete a training program covering recognition of severe allergic reactions, storage and administration procedures, and emergency follow-up protocols

  • Provides immunity from liability for ordinary negligence to authorized entities, their trained personnel, prescribing health care providers, and training entities for injuries resulting from administration or failure to administer epinephrine

  • Requires authorized entities to report each epinephrine administration incident to the State Department of Health, which must publish an annual summary report

Legislative Description

Epinephrine injections; permitting certain facilities to stock and administer epinephrine injections. Effective date.

Government

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services

2/4/2014

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services2/4/2014

Full Bill Text

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