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Arizona Revised Statutes Title 36. Public Health and Safety § 36-2226.02. Administration of epinephrine; immunity; definitions

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

A. A first responder who is trained in administering epinephrine injections may administer an epinephrine injection to a person who the first responder believes in good faith is experiencing anaphylaxis pursuant to a standing order issued by any of the following:

1. A physician licensed pursuant to title 32, chapter 13 or 17.  1

2. A naturopathic physician licensed pursuant to title 32, chapter 14.  2

3. A physician assistant licensed pursuant to title 32, chapter 25.  3

4. A nurse practitioner licensed pursuant to title 32, chapter 15  4 who is authorized by law to prescribe drugs.

B. The following individuals are immune from professional liability and criminal prosecution for any decision made, act or omission or injury that results from that act if the person acts with reasonable care and in good faith, except in cases of wanton or wilful neglect:

1. Physicians who are licensed pursuant to title 32, chapter 13 or 17 and who issue a standing order.

2. Naturopathic physicians who are licensed pursuant to title 32, chapter 14 and who issue a standing order.

3. Physician assistants who are licensed pursuant to title 32, chapter 25 and who issue a standing order.

4. Nurse practitioners who are licensed pursuant to title 32, chapter 15 and authorized by law to prescribe drugs and who issue a standing order.

5. First responders who administer epinephrine injections pursuant to this section.

C. This section does not create a duty to act or standard of care for a first responder to administer an epinephrine injection.

D. For the purposes of this section:

1. “Ambulance attendant” means either of the following:

(a) An emergency medical technician, an advanced emergency medical technician, an emergency medical technician I-99 or a paramedic whose primary responsibility is the care of patients in an ambulance and who meets the standards and criteria adopted pursuant to § 36-2204.

(b) An emergency medical responder who is employed by an ambulance service operating under § 36-2202 and whose primary responsibility is the driving of an ambulance.

2. “First responder” means a law enforcement officer, a firefighter or an ambulance attendant.

1 Section 32-1401 et seq. or 32-1800 et seq.
2 Section 32-1501 et seq.
3 Section 32-2501 et seq.
4 Section 32-1601 et seq.
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