SB296 Alabama 2016 Session

Sponsors

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Epinephrine, auto-injectors, authorize administration of by non medical persons, program created

Description

<p class="bill_description"> Existing law does not provide for the prescribing of epinephrine auto-injectors to entities such as summer camps, day care centers, restaurants, places of employment, and other entities for administration to an individual experiencing a severe allergic reaction capable of causing anaphylaxis</p><p class="bill_description"> This bill would create a program for the prescribing of single dose epinephrine auto-injectors to authorized entities for administration to an individual experiencing a severe allergic reaction</p><p class="bill_description"> This bill would provide immunity from actions resulting from the dispensing of or administration of epinephrine auto-injectors in certain circumstances</p><p class="bill_description"> This bill would also authorize the State Board of Health to promulgate rules</p><p class="bill_entitled_an_act"> Relating to auto-injectible epinephrine; to create a program for the prescribing of single dose epinephrine auto-injectors to authorized entities for use by laypersons to administer to an individual experiencing a severe allergic reaction; to provide immunity from actions resulting from the dispensing of or administration of epinephrine auto-injectors in certain circumstances; and to authorize the State Board of Health to adopt rules. </p>

Subjects

Epinephrine