Section 7-2381.01 - DefinitionsFor the purposes of this subchapter, the term:
(1) "Administer" means the direct application of an epinephrine auto-injection to a human body.(2) "Authorized entity" means any entity or organization other than a public school, including recreational camps, colleges, universities, day care facilities, youth sports leagues, restaurants, places of employment, and sports arenas.(3) "Department" means the Department of Health.(4) "Epinephrine auto-injector" means a disposable drug delivery system with a spring-activated needle that is designed for the emergency administration of epinephrine to a person suffering an episode of anaphylaxis.(5) "Health care professional" means a physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse licensed under Chapter 12 of Title 3.(6) "Standing order" means a prescriptive order written by a health care professional that is not specific to and does not identify a particular patient.Feb. 22, 2019, D.C. Law 22-207, § 2, 65 DCR 12365.Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-207: § 7155 of D.C. Law 23-16 repealed § 10 of D.C. Law 22-207. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 22-207 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-207: § 10 of D.C. Law 22-207 provided that the creation of this section by § 2 of D.C. Law 22-207 is subject to the inclusion of the law's fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.