An Act relating to the emergency administration of epinephrine by certain entities
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Summary
Authorizes certain entities, including childcare facilities, to stock and administer undesignated epinephrine auto-injectors.
Full Description
This law allows 'authorized entities' to obtain and maintain a supply of epinephrine auto-injectors for use in emergency situations. It provides liability protections for individuals who administer the medication in good faith to someone experiencing anaphylaxis. The Alabama Department of Public Health is responsible for overseeing the implementation and training requirements associated with this act.
Who This Bill Serves & Who's Backing It
Core Patient Populations
Patients who rely on timely access to emergency epinephrine.
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Public Access to Epinephrine
Public Access to Epinephrine Act
Allows authorized entities, including camps and sports venues, to acquire and stock epinephrine auto-injectors and nasal sprays for emergency use on individuals experiencing anaphylaxis, regardless of prior diagnosis.
Stock supply and emergency administration of epinephrine
Requires schools to maintain a stock supply of epinephrine and establish protocols for managing students with life-threatening allergies.
Authority to obtain and use an epinephrine auto-injector or stock albuterol
Provides legal authority for schools to obtain and use stock epinephrine and albuterol for students experiencing anaphylaxis or respiratory distress.
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