Utah Admin. Code 911-5-2700

Current through Bulletin 2024-17, September 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