The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Administer." The direct application of an epinephrine auto-injector to the body of an individual.
"Authorized entity." Any entity or organization, other than a school entity or a nonpublic school under section 1414.2 of the act of March 10, 1949 ( P.L. 30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, which has an employee or agent who has completed the required training and at which allergens capable of causing anaphylaxis may be present, including, but not limited to:
"Department." The Department of Health of the Commonwealth.
"Epinephrine auto-injector." A single-use device used for the automatic injection of a premeasured dose of epinephrine into the human body.
"Health care practitioner." An individual who is authorized to practice some component of the healing arts by a license, permit, certificate or registration issued by a Commonwealth licensing agency or board.
"Law enforcement agency." The Pennsylvania State Police or a police department of a city, borough, incorporated town or township.
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