Section 3011E - DefinitionsFor purposes of this subchapter:
(1) "Administer" means the direct application of an epinephrine autoinjector to the body of an individual.(2) "Dispensing" means providing 1 or more epinephrine autoinjectors according to an order of a licensed health-care provider.(3) "Epinephrine autoinjector" means a single-use device used for the automatic injection of a premeasured dose of epinephrine into the human body.(4) "Institution of higher education" means a public or private educational institution, physically located in this State, that provides a program of education beyond the high school level and awards an associate's, bachelor's, or advanced degree.(5) "Licensed health-care provider" means a physician or an individual licensed and authorized to write prescriptions for individuals under Title 24.(6) "Records" means the recordings of interviews and all oral or written reports, statements, minutes, memoranda, charts, statistics, data, and other documentation generated by the State EMS Medical Director.(7) "Self-administration" means the process whereby an individual gives themselves a single dose of epinephrine from a previously dispensed, properly labeled autoinjector.Added by Laws 2021, ch. 122,s 3, eff. 8/10/2021.This subschapter is effective August 10, 2021 and is implemented the earlier of the following: (1) One year from the date of the Act's enactment. (2) On promulgation of final regulations under this Act and the Secretary of the of the Department of Health and Social Services providing notice to the Registrar of Regulations, published in the Register of Regulations, that the contingency under this paragraph (2) of this section has been fulfilled.