Rhode Island General Laws 23-6.4-3. Designated entities permitted to maintain supply
An authorized entity may acquire and stock a supply of epinephrine auto-injectors pursuant to a prescription issued in accordance with this chapter. Such epinephrine auto-injectors shall be stored in a location readily accessible in an emergency and in accordance with the epinephrine auto-injector‘s instructions for use and any additional requirements that may be established by the department of health. An authorized entity shall designate employees or agents who have completed the training required by § 23-6.4-6 to be responsible for the storage, maintenance, and general oversight of epinephrine auto-injectors acquired by the authorized entity.
History of Section.
P.L. 2014, ch. 514, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 512, art. 1, § 11.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 23-6.4-3
- Authorized entity: means any entity or organization at, or in connection with, where allergens capable of causing anaphylaxis may be present, as identified by the department of health. See Rhode Island General Laws 23-6.4-1
- Epinephrine auto-injector: means a single-use device used for the automatic injection of a premeasured dose of epinephrine into the human body. See Rhode Island General Laws 23-6.4-1
- Oversight: Committee review of the activities of a Federal agency or program.