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OK SB1857
Bill
AI Summary
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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
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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
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Requires personnel administering epinephrine to complete a training program covering recognition of severe allergic reactions, storage and administration procedures, and emergency follow-up protocols
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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
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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