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Title 26 - Utah Health Code
Chapter 41 - Emergency Injection for Anaphylactic Reaction Act
Section 102 - Definitions.
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UT Code § 26-41-102 (2017)
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Effective 5/9/2017
26-41-102. Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
Amended by Chapter 106, 2017 General Session
26-41-102. Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
- (1) "Anaphylaxis" means a potentially life-threatening hypersensitivity to a substance.
- (a) Symptoms of anaphylaxis may include shortness of breath, wheezing, difficulty breathing, difficulty talking or swallowing, hives, itching, swelling, shock, or asthma.
- (b) Causes of anaphylaxis may include insect sting, food allergy, drug reaction, and exercise.
- (2) "Epinephrine auto-injector" means a portable, disposable drug delivery device that contains a measured, single dose of epinephrine that is used to treat a person suffering a potentially fatal anaphylactic reaction.
- (3) "Qualified adult" means a person who:
- (a) is 18 years of age or older; and
- (b) has successfully completed the training program established in Section 26-41-104.
- (4) "Qualified entity":
- (a) means a facility or organization that employs, contracts with, or has a similar relationship with a qualified adult who is likely to have contact with another person who may experience anaphylaxis; and
- (b) includes:
- (i) recreation camps;
- (ii) an education facility, school, or university;
- (iii) a day care facility;
- (iv) youth sports leagues;
- (v) amusement parks;
- (vi) food establishments;
- (vii) places of employment; and
- (viii) recreation areas.
Amended by Chapter 106, 2017 General Session
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