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 to clarify the use of epinephrine auto-injectors in various settings. It defines key terms like ‘administer,’ ‘authorized entity,’ and ‘epinephrine auto-injector,’ and expands the list of entities that can be authorized to possess and use these devices, including recreation camps, colleges, youth sports leagues, amusement parks, restaurants, workplaces, sports arenas, and law enforcement agencies. The bill also addresses prescription and storage requirements, and mandates training for employees who handle these devices.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘administer,’ ‘authorized entity,’ and ‘epinephrine auto-injector’ within the context of the bill.
- Expands the list of entities considered ‘authorized entities’ to include recreation camps, colleges, youth sports leagues, amusement parks, restaurants, workplaces, sports arenas, and law enforcement agencies.
- Allows health care practitioners with prescriptive authority to prescribe epinephrine auto-injectors to authorized entities.
- Establishes requirements for the storage and maintenance of epinephrine auto-injectors at authorized entities.
- Mandates anaphylaxis training for employees of authorized entities and day-care facilities.
- Provides good Samaritan protections for entities and individuals involved in administering epinephrine auto-injectors.
- Requires day-care facilities to provide informational materials to parents about allergic reactions and epinephrine auto-injectors.
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Cosponsors
Christine Tartaglione
Judith Schwank
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