Authorizes certain persons to possess and administer epinephrine by use of an epinephrine auto-injector device upon completion of appropriate training; requires the department of health to establish a registry of the names of lay persons trained in the use of an epinephrine auto-injector device.
Summary
Bill S01957 amends the public health law to authorize certain individuals and entities to possess and administer epinephrine using an auto-injector device, provided they have completed the necessary training. The bill specifies a range of eligible persons, including emergency responders, camp staff, school employees, and others involved in youth and community activities. Additionally, it mandates the New York Department of Health to establish a registry of trained individuals, allowing them to obtain non-patient-specific prescriptions for epinephrine auto-injectors.
Impact
The bill impacts state laws by expanding the scope of who can administer epinephrine in emergency situations, thereby potentially increasing the number of individuals capable of responding to anaphylactic emergencies. It introduces a formal registry for trained laypersons, which could enhance public health safety by ensuring that more people are equipped to handle severe allergic reactions. This change may also affect healthcare practitioners by allowing them to prescribe epinephrine auto-injectors to a broader group of individuals.
Sentiment
The general sentiment around Bill S01957 appears to be supportive, as it aims to improve public health safety and emergency response capabilities. However, there may be concerns regarding the adequacy of training and the implications of allowing non-medical personnel to administer medication in emergency situations.
Contention
Notable points of contention may arise around the adequacy of training required for laypersons to administer epinephrine and the potential risks associated with non-professionals administering medication. Some stakeholders may argue that the training requirements should be more stringent, while others may advocate for broader access to emergency treatment.
Authorizes certain persons to possess and administer epinephrine by use of an epinephrine auto-injector device upon completion of appropriate training; requires the department of health to establish a registry of the names of lay persons trained in the use of an epinephrine auto-injector device.
In school health services, further providing for definitions, for possession and use of asthma inhalers and epinephrine auto-injectors, for school access to emergency epinephrine and for administration of epinephrine auto-injectors by school bus drivers and school crossing guards.
In school health services, further providing for definitions, for possession and use of asthma inhalers and epinephrine auto-injectors, for school access to emergency epinephrine and for administration of epinephrine auto-injectors by school bus drivers and school crossing guards.
Extends "Epinephrine Access and Emergency Treatment Act" to include administration of epinephrine auto-injector devices by individuals in possession of devices pursuant to personal prescriptions.
In epinephrine auto-injector entities, further providing for definitions and for epinephrine auto-injectors for authorized entities; and making an editorial change.
In epinephrine auto-injector entities, further providing for definitions and for epinephrine auto-injectors for authorized entities; and making an editorial change.
Defines epinephrine device as a single-use device or nasal spray device used for the automatic injection or administration of a premeasured dose of epinephrine into the human body for the purpose of emergency treatment of a person appearing to experience anaphylactic symptoms.
Defines epinephrine device as a single-use device or nasal spray device used for the automatic injection or administration of a premeasured dose of epinephrine into the human body for the purpose of emergency treatment of a person appearing to experience anaphylactic symptoms.