AB839: Bill Text

AB839,5,3 (b) The authority to administer an epinephrine auto-injector or prefilled syringe under sub. (4) (b) and (c) is independent of the authority to administer an epinephrine auto-injector under s. 118.29 (2) (a) 2. and 2m.

AB839,11 Section 11. 118.2925 (5) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB839,5,15 118.2925 (5) Immunity from civil liability; exemption from practice of medicine. A school and its designated school personnel, and a physician, advanced practice nurse prescriber, or physician assistant who provides a prescription or standing protocol for school epinephrine auto-injectors or prefilled syringes, are not liable for any injury that results from the administration or self-administration of an epinephrine auto-injector or prefilled syringe under this section, regardless of whether authorization was given by the pupil's parent or guardian or by the pupil's physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice nurse prescriber, unless the injury is the result of an act or omission that constitutes gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct. The immunity from liability provided under this subsection is in addition to and not in lieu of that provided under s. 895.48.

AB839,12 Section 12. 255.07 (title) and (1) (a) of the statutes are amended to read:

AB839,5,18 255.07 (title) Life-saving allergy medication; use of epinephrine auto-injectors.

AB839,5,20 (1) (a) “Administer" means the direct application of an epinephrine auto-injector or prefilled syringe to the body of an individual.

AB839,13 Section 13. 255.07 (1) (e) of the statutes is created to read:

AB839,5,25 255.07 (1) (e) “Prefilled syringe” means a device that is approved by the federal food and drug administration, that contains a dose of epinephrine, and that is used for the manual injection of epinephrine into the human body to prevent or treat a life-threatening allergic reaction.

AB839,14 Section 14. 255.07 (2) of the statutes is renumbered 255.07 (2) (a) and amended to read:

AB839,6,9 255.07 (2) (a) A health care practitioner may prescribe an epinephrine auto-injector or prefilled syringe in the name of an authorized entity or an authorized individual for use in accordance with this section. A health care practitioner may issue a standing order to one or more persons authorizing the dispensing of epinephrine auto-injectors or prefilled syringes for use under sub. (4) by an authorized individual or by an employee or agent of an authorized entity who has completed the training required by sub. (5).

AB839,15 Section 15. 255.07 (2) (b) of the statutes is created to read:

AB839,6,15 255.07 (2) (b) A health care provider with prescribing authority who is employed by or under contract with the department may issue a statewide standing order for the dispensing of epinephrine auto-injectors or prefilled syringes for use under sub. (4) by authorized individuals or by employees or agents of authorized entities who have completed the training required by sub. (5).

AB839,16 Section 16. 255.07 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB839,7,2 255.07 (3) Authorized entities or individuals permitted to maintain supply. An authorized entity or an authorized individual may acquire and maintain a supply of epinephrine auto-injectors and prefilled syringes pursuant to a prescription issued in accordance with this section. The authorized entity or authorized individual shall store an epinephrine auto-injector or prefilled syringe in a location readily accessible in an emergency and in accordance with the epinephrine auto-injector's or prefilled syringe's instructions for use. An authorized entity shall designate an employee or agent who has completed the training required in sub. (5) to be responsible for the storage, maintenance, control, and general oversight of epinephrine auto-injectors or prefilled syringes acquired by the authorized entity.

AB839,17 Section 17. 255.07 (4) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB839,7,7 255.07 (4) Use of epinephrine auto-injectors. An employee or agent of an authorized entity who has completed the training required by sub. (5) or an authorized individual may use an epinephrine auto-injector or prefilled syringe prescribed under sub. (2) to do any of the following:

AB839,7,13 (a) Provide one or more epinephrine auto-injectors or prefilled syringes to any individual who the employee, agent, or authorized individual believes in good faith is experiencing anaphylaxis, or to the parent, guardian, or caregiver of that individual for immediate administration, regardless of whether the individual has a prescription for an epinephrine auto-injector or prefilled syringe or has previously been diagnosed with an allergy.

AB839,7,18 (b) Administer an epinephrine auto-injector or prefilled syringe to any individual who the employee, agent, or authorized individual believes in good faith is experiencing anaphylaxis, regardless of whether the individual has a prescription for an epinephrine auto-injector or prefilled syringe or has previously been diagnosed with an allergy.

AB839,18 Section 18. 255.07 (5) (a) 2. and 3. of the statutes are amended to read:

AB839,7,21 255.07 (5) (a) 2. Standards and procedures for the storage and administration of an epinephrine auto-injector and, if applicable, a prefilled syringe.

AB839,7,25 3. Emergency follow-up procedures after an epinephrine auto-injector or prefilled syringe is administered, including the necessity of calling the telephone number “911" or another telephone number for an emergency medical service provider.

AB839,19 Section 19. 255.07 (6) (a) (intro.), 1., 2. and 3., (b), (d), (e) and (f) of the statutes are amended to read:

AB839,8,7 255.07 (6) (a) (intro.) All of the following are not liable for any injury that results from the administration or failure to administer an epinephrine auto-injector or prefilled syringe under this section, unless the injury is the result of an act or omission that constitutes gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct:

AB839,8,11 1. An authorized entity or authorized individual that possesses and makes available an epinephrine auto-injector or prefilled syringe and employees, agents, and authorized individuals that store, maintain, control, oversee, provide, or use an epinephrine auto-injector or prefilled syringe.

AB839,8,13 2. A health care practitioner who prescribes or dispenses an epinephrine auto-injector or prefilled syringe to an authorized entity or authorized individual.

AB839,8,15 3. A pharmacist or other person who dispenses an epinephrine auto-injector or prefilled syringe to an authorized entity or authorized individual.

AB839,8,18 (b) The use of an epinephrine auto-injector or prefilled syringe under this section does not constitute the practice of medicine or of any other health care profession that requires a credential to practice.

AB839,8,21 (d) A person is not liable for any injuries or related damages that result from providing or administering an epinephrine auto-injector or prefilled syringe outside of this state if the person satisfies any of the following criteria:

AB839,8,24 1. The person would not have been liable for injuries or damages if the epinephrine auto-injector or prefilled syringe was provided or administered in this state.

AB839,9,3 2. The person is not liable for injuries or damages under the law of the state in which the epinephrine auto-injector or prefilled syringe was provided or administered.

AB839,9,6 (e) Nothing in this section creates or imposes any duty, obligation, or basis for liability on any authorized entity, or employees, agents, or authorized individuals, to acquire or make available an epinephrine auto-injector or prefilled syringe.

AB839,9,11 (f) Nothing in this section creates or imposes any duty, obligation, or basis for liability on any employer or any other person to supervise or exercise control over an individual's provision or administration of an epinephrine auto-injector or prefilled syringe, if the employer or other person reasonably believes the individual is acting as an authorized individual under this section.

AB839,20 Section 20 . 448.03 (2) (q) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB839,9,14 448.03 (2) (q) The administration of an epinephrine auto-injector or prefilled syringe in accordance with s. 118.2925 or 255.07.

AB839,21 Section 21 . 450.11 (4) (a) 5. d. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB839,9,18 450.11 (4) (a) 5. d. For an epinephrine auto-injector or prefilled syringe prescribed under s. 118.2925 (3) or 255.07 (2), the name of the school, authorized entity, authorized individual, or other person specified under s. 255.07 (3).

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