Section 18A:61D-14 - Development of policya. An institution of higher education may develop a policy, in accordance with the guidelines established by the secretary pursuant to section 6 of P.L. 2013, c. 211(C.18A:61D-16), for the emergency administration of epinephrine via a pre-filled auto-injector mechanism to a member of the campus community for anaphylaxis when a medical professional is not available. The policy shall: (1) permit a trained designee, under the guidance of a licensed campus medical professional, to administer epinephrine via a pre-filled auto-injector mechanism to a member of the campus community for whom the designee is responsible, when the designee in good faith believes that the member of the campus community is having an anaphylactic reaction;(2) permit a trained designee, when responsible for the safety of one or more members of the campus community, to carry in a secure but easily accessible location a supply of pre-filled epinephrine auto-injectors that is prescribed under a standing protocol from a licensed physician; and(3) provide that the licensed campus medical professional shall have responsibility for : training designees on how to identify an anaphylactic reaction, how to identify the indications for when to use epinephrine, and how to administer epinephrine via a pre-filled auto-injector mechanism; and distributing prescribed pre-filled epinephrine auto-injectors to trained designees.b. Each institution of higher education that develops a policy pursuant to subsection a. of this section shall designate a physician, physician assistant, advanced practice nurse, or registered nurse who is appropriately licensed by the State of New Jersey to serve as the licensed campus medical professional.c. A licensed campus medical professional is authorized to:(1) establish and administer a standardized training protocol for the emergency administration of epinephrine by trained designees;(2) ensure that trained designees have satisfactorily completed the training protocol;(3) obtain a supply of pre-filled epinephrine auto-injectors under a standing protocol from a licensed physician; and(4) control distribution to trained designees of pre-filled epinephrine auto-injectors.Added by L., c. 211,s. 4, eff. 1/17/2014.