Section 216-RICR-20-10-5.4 - Training for Use of Epinephrine Auto-injectorsA. Anaphylaxis training must be completed in accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-6.4-6. 1. A healthcare provider (e.g., physician, physician assistant, nurse, EMT, etc.) who is currently licensed by the Department, and who has received anaphylaxis training as part of their professional development, is not required to complete this additional training.5.4.1Operations Plan RequiredA. An authorized entity described in § 5.3.1 of this Part which chooses to acquire and stock a supply of epinephrine auto-injectors must maintain an Operations plan on the premises. The plan shall include at a minimum: 1. How the training described in R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-6.4-6 will be provided.2. How the epinephrine auto-injectors will be acquired.3. Name and contact information for the prescribing authorized health care provider.4. Where and how the epinephrine auto-injectors will be stored.5. Names of the designated employees and/or agents who have completed the training program and are authorized to administer the epinephrine auto-injectors.6. Description of the process to allow individuals, other than those trained per R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-6.4-6, to be provided the epinephrine auto-injectors via remote authorization by an authorized health care provider, after consultation with the authorized health care provider by audio, tele-video, or other similar means of electronic communication, pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-6.4-5.7. How and when the epinephrine auto-injectors will be inspected for an expiration date that has not passed, and how that will be recorded.8. Description of the process to replace an epinephrine auto-injector that is nearing its expiration date or if one has been administered.9. Description of the process to report each incident to the Department pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-6.4-8.216 R.I. Code R. 216-RICR-20-10-5.4
Amended effective 4/19/2020