Current through Bulletin No. 2024-21, November 1, 2024
Section R911-5-2700 - Epinephrine Auto-Injector and Stock Albuterol Use(1)(a) Any qualified entity or qualified adult shall receive training approved by the department.(b) The epinephrine auto-injector training shall include: (i) recognition of life-threatening symptoms of anaphylaxis; (ii) appropriate administration of an epinephrine auto-injector;(iii) proper storage of an epinephrine auto-injector;(iv) disposal of an epinephrine auto-injector; and(v) an initial and annual refresher course.(c) The stock albuterol training shall include:(i) recognition of life-threatening symptoms of an asthma emergency;(ii) appropriate administration of stock albuterol;(iii) proper storage of stock albuterol;(iv) disposal of stock albuterol; and(v) an initial and annual refresher course.(2) The annual refresher course requirement may be waived if:(a) the qualified entities or qualified adults are currently licensed at the EMR or higher level by the state; or(b) the approved training is the Red Cross Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Auto-Injector course, found within the online classes and training section of https://redcross.org.(3) Training in the school setting shall be based on approved department trainings found on https://heal.utah.gov/SN-training/ pursuant to Sections 53-2d-207 and 53-2d-208.(4) To become qualified, a teacher or school employee who is 18 years of age or older shall successfully complete the training program listed in Subsection (1).(5) Any epinephrine auto-injector and stock albuterol shall be kept in a secure unlocked location for use in an emergency.(6) Devices shall be disposed of following the manufacturer's specifications.Utah Admin. Code R911-5-2700
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-14, effective 7/1/2024