Indiana Code 16-41-43-5.5. Immunity from civil liability in connection with administration of auto-injectable epinephrine
(1) Section 6 of this chapter.
Terms Used In Indiana Code 16-41-43-5.5
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
(3) IC 21-44.5-2-6.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (d), a person who meets all of the following criteria is not liable for civil damages for any act or omission related to the administration of auto-injectable epinephrine:
(1) The person has successfully completed a course described in section 2.5(a) of this chapter before administering auto-injectable epinephrine to a person.
(2) The person administered the auto-injectable epinephrine in a manner that was consistent with:
(A) the training provided during the course described in section 2.5(a) of this chapter; or
(B) the instruction provided to the person by the pharmacist at the time the auto-injectable epinephrine was dispensed to the person.
(3) The person reasonably believed that the recipient of the auto-injectable epinephrine was suffering from anaphylaxis at the time the auto-injectable epinephrine was administered.
(c) A pharmacist who complies with section 2.3(a) of this chapter is not liable for civil damages resulting from the administration of auto-injectable epinephrine.
(d) The immunity described in subsection (b) or (c) does not apply to any act or omission that constitutes gross negligence or willful and wanton misconduct.
As added by P.L.114-2020, SEC.7.