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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 2. (a) An employee of a home health agency who is a licensed pharmacist, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse may purchase, store, or transport a vaccine in order to administer the vaccine to:
(1) the home health agency's:
(A) employees; or
(B) home health patients or hospice patients; or
(2) family members of a home health patient or hospice patient;
under the order of a licensed physician.
(b) An employee described in subsection (a) who purchases, stores, or transports a vaccine under this section must ensure that a standing order for the vaccine:
(1) is signed and dated by a licensed physician, an advanced practice registered nurse, or a physician assistant;
(2) identifies the vaccine covered by the order;
(3) indicates that appropriate procedures are established for responding to any adverse reaction to the vaccine; and
(4) directs that a specific medication or category of medication be administered if a recipient has an adverse reaction to the vaccine.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 16. Health § 16-27-3-2 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-16-health/in-code-sect-16-27-3-2/
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