Iowa Admin. Code r. 653-13.12

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 25, May 29, 2024

Rule 653-13.12 - Standards of practice-prescribing epinephrine auto-injectors, bronchodilator canisters, bronchodilator canisters and spacers, or opioid antagonists in the name of an authorized facility

(1) Definition. For purposes of this rule:

"Authorized facility" means a facility as defined in Iowa Code section 135.185(1), a school district, or an accredited nonpublic school.

(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, a physician may prescribe epinephrine auto-injectors, bronchodilator canisters, bronchodilator canisters and spacers, or opioid antagonists in the name of an authorized facility to be maintained for use pursuant to Iowa Code sections 135.185, 135.190, 280.16 and 280.16A.

(3) A physician who prescribes epinephrine auto-injectors, bronchodilator canisters, bronchodilator canisters and spacers, or opioid antagonists in the name of an authorized facility to be maintained for use pursuant to Iowa Code sections 135.185, 135.190, 280.16 and 280.16A, provided the physician has acted reasonably and in good faith, shall not be liable for any injury arising from the provision, administration, or assistance in the administration of an epinephrine auto-injector, bronchodilator canisters, bronchodilator canisters and spacers, or opioid antagonists.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 653-13.12

Adopted by IAB February 03, 2016/Volume XXXVIII, Number 16, effective 3/9/2016

Amended by IAB March 8, 2023/Volume XLV, Number 18, effective 4/12/2023