2016 Indiana Code
TITLE 21. HIGHER EDUCATION
ARTICLE 44.5. EPINEPHRINE ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM
CHAPTER 2. EMERGENCY ADMINISTRATION OF EPINEPHRINE POLICIES AND GUIDELINES
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Chapter 2. Emergency Administration of Epinephrine Policies
and Guidelines
IC 21-44.5-2-1
Authorization of policy on emergency administration of
epinephrine
Sec. 1. A postsecondary educational institution may develop a
policy in accordance with this chapter and guidelines issued under
section 4 of this chapter for the emergency administration of
auto-injectable epinephrine to a member of the campus community
for anaphylaxis when a medical professional is not available.
As added by P.L.45-2014, SEC.1.
IC 21-44.5-2-2
Policy requirements; designation of licensed campus medical
professional; authority
Sec. 2. (a) A policy described in section 1 of this chapter must
include the following:
(1) Permission for a trained designee to do the following:
(A) Under the guidance of a licensed campus medical
professional, administer auto-injectable epinephrine to a
member of the campus community for anaphylaxis when a
licensed campus medical professional is unavailable.
(B) When responsible for the safety of at least one (1)
member of the campus community, carry in a secure but
accessible location a supply of auto-injectable epinephrine
that is prescribed under a standing protocol from a health
care provider who is licensed in Indiana and whose scope of
practice includes the prescribing of medication.
(2) Provisions that a licensed campus medical professional has
responsibility for training designees in the following:
(A) The administration of auto-injectable epinephrine.
(B) Identification of an anaphylactic reaction and indications
for when to use epinephrine.
(b) Each postsecondary educational institution that develops a
policy under this chapter shall designate a licensed campus medical
professional.
(c) A licensed campus medical professional may do the following:
(1) Establish and administer a standardized training protocol for
the emergency administration of epinephrine by trained
designees.
(2) Ensure that trained designees have satisfactorily completed
the training protocol.
(3) Obtain a supply of auto-injectable epinephrine under a
standing protocol from a physician licensed under IC 25-22.5.
(4) Control distribution to trained designees of auto-injectable
epinephrine.
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As added by P.L.45-2014, SEC.1.
IC 21-44.5-2-3
Trained designee requirements
Sec. 3. An individual must meet the following requirements in
order to be a trained designee:
(1) Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
(2) Have, or reasonably expect to have, responsibility for at
least one (1) other member of the campus community as a result
of the individual's employment.
(3) Have satisfactorily completed the standardized training
protocol established and administered by a licensed campus
medical professional in accordance with guidelines developed
under section 4 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.45-2014, SEC.1.
IC 21-44.5-2-4
Establishment of guidelines by state department of health;
requirements
Sec. 4. The state department of health, in consultation with the
commission for higher education, shall establish guidelines for the
development of a policy by a postsecondary educational institution
for the emergency administration of epinephrine to a member of the
campus community for anaphylaxis when a medical professional is
unavailable. In the emergency administration of epinephrine, the
guidelines must address the responsibilities of the following:
(1) The postsecondary educational institution.
(2) The licensed campus medical professional.
(3) The trained designee.
As added by P.L.45-2014, SEC.1.
IC 21-44.5-2-5
Filling of epinephrine prescription; storage; prescription
Sec. 5. (a) A postsecondary educational institution may fill a
prescription for auto-injectable epinephrine and store the
auto-injectable epinephrine on the campus if a health care provider
who is licensed in Indiana and whose scope of practice includes the
prescribing of medication writes the prescription for auto-injectable
epinephrine for the postsecondary educational institution.
(b) The postsecondary educational institution shall store the
auto-injectable epinephrine in a safe location in which only
postsecondary educational institution personnel have access.
(c) A health care provider who is licensed in Indiana and whose
scope of practice includes the prescribing of medication may write
a prescription, drug order, or protocol for auto-injectable epinephrine
for the postsecondary educational institution.
(d) A pharmacist licensed under IC 25-26 may dispense a valid
prescription, drug order, or protocol for auto-injectable epinephrine
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issued in the name of a postsecondary educational institution.
As added by P.L.45-2014, SEC.1.
IC 21-44.5-2-6
Civil immunity
Sec. 6. (a) A licensed campus medical professional who acts in
accordance with this chapter is not liable for civil damages for any
act or omission committed in accordance with this chapter unless the
act or omission constitutes gross negligence or willful or wanton
misconduct.
(b) A trained designee who administers auto-injectable
epinephrine in accordance with this chapter is not liable for civil
damages resulting from the administration of auto-injectable
epinephrine under this chapter unless the act or omission constitutes
gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct.
(c) A licensed health care provider who writes a prescription, drug
order, or protocol under this chapter is not liable for civil damages
resulting from the administration of auto-injectable epinephrine
under this chapter unless the act or omission constitutes gross
negligence or willful or wanton misconduct.
As added by P.L.45-2014, SEC.1.
IC 21-44.5-2-7
Performance of duties, scope of practice; lawful prescription
Sec. 7. Nothing in this chapter may be construed to:
(1) permit a trained designee to perform the duties or fill the
position of a licensed campus medical professional;
(2) prohibit the administration of a pre-filled auto-injector of
epinephrine by a person acting under a lawful prescription; or
(3) prevent a licensed and qualified member of a health care
profession from acting within the individual's scope of practice
in administering auto-injectable epinephrine.
As added by P.L.45-2014, SEC.1.
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