An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in epinephrine auto-injector entities, further providing for definitions and for epinephrine auto-injectors for authorized entities; and making an editorial change.
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Overview
This bill amends the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, specifically Title 35 (Health and Safety), to clarify definitions related to epinephrine auto-injectors and their authorized use. It expands the categories of ‘authorized entities’ to include recreation camps, colleges and universities, youth sports leagues, amusement parks, restaurants, workplaces, sports arenas, and law enforcement agencies. The bill also updates the definitions of ‘administered,’ ‘authorized entity,’ and ‘epinephrine auto-injector’ and adds a definition for ‘epinephrine delivery system.’ Finally, it includes an editorial change to the chapter heading.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘authorized entity’ to include a broader range of locations and organizations.
- Defines ‘epinephrine auto-injector’ and ‘epinephrine delivery system’ for clarity.
- Allows health care practitioners to prescribe epinephrine auto-injectors for authorized entities.
- Permits authorized entities to stock a supply of epinephrine auto-injectors.
- Requires employees of authorized entities to complete anaphylaxis training.
- Provides good Samaritan protections for entities and individuals involved in administering epinephrine auto-injectors.
- Establishes requirements for informational materials to be provided to parents/guardians regarding allergic reactions in day-care facilities.
- Clarifies that administering epinephrine auto-injectors does not constitute the practice of medicine.
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Benjamin Sanchez
Daniel Deasy
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