2006 Utah Code - 26-41-105 — Authority to obtain and use an epinephrine auto-injector.

     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.

Enacted by Chapter 17, 1998 General Session