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26-41-101 Title.
This chapter is known as the "Emergency Injection for
Anaphylactic Reaction Act."
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26-41-102 Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
(1) "Anaphylaxis" means a potentially life-threatening hypersensitivity to a substance.
(a) Symptoms of anaphylaxis may include shortness of breath, wheezing, difficulty breathing, difficulty talking or swallowing, hives, itching, swelling, shock, or asthma.
(b) Causes of anaphylaxis may include insect sting, food allergy, drug reaction, and exercise.
(2) "Epinephrine auto-injector" means a disposable drug
delivery system with a spring-activated concealed needle
that is designed for emergency administration of epinephrine
to provide rapid, convenient first-aid for persons suffering
a potentially fatal anaphylactic reaction.
1998
26-41-103 Voluntary participation.
(1) Each primary and secondary school in the state, both public and private, may voluntarily determine whether or not to make emergency epinephrine auto-injectors and trained personnel available at school.
(2) In making a determination under Subsection (1), a
school may evaluate the emergency medical response time to
the school and determine whether initiating emergency medical
services is an acceptable alternative to epinephrine auto-injectors
and trained personnel.
1998
26-41-104 Training of school personnel in use of epinephrine auto-injector.
(1) Each primary and secondary school in the state, both public and private, may designate one or more school personnel who volunteers to receive initial and annual refresher training from the school nurse or other qualified person designated by the school district physician, the medical director of the local health department, or the local emergency medical services director regarding the storage and emergency use of an epinephrine auto-injector.
(2) A person who provides training under Subsection (1) shall include in the training:
(a) techniques for recognizing symptoms of anaphylaxis;
(b) standards and procedures for the storage and emergency use of epinephrine auto-injectors;
(c) emergency follow-up procedures, including calling the emergency 911 number and contacting, if possible, the student's parent and physician; and
(d) written materials covering the information required under this Subsection (2).
(3) A school shall retain for reference the written materials
prepared in accordance with Subsection (2)(d).
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26-41-105 Authority to obtain and use an epinephrine auto-injector.
A person who has received training under Section 26-41-104 :
(1) or a school nurse may obtain from the school district physician, the medical director of the local health department, or the local emergency medical services director a prescription for epinephrine auto-injectors;
(2) may immediately administer an epinephrine auto-injector to a person exhibiting potentially life-threatening symptoms of anaphylaxis at school or a school activity when a physician is not immediately available; and
(3) shall initiate emergency medical services or other
appropriate medical follow-up in accordance with the training
materials retained under Section
26-41-104
after administering an epinephrine auto-injector.
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26-41-106 Immunity from liability.
(1) A person who has received training under Section 26-41-104 and acts in good faith is not liable in any civil or criminal action for any act taken or not taken under the authority of this chapter with respect to an anaphylactic reaction.
(2) Section
53A-11-601
does not apply to the administration of an
epinephrine auto- injector in accordance with this chapter.
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