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Current as of January 01, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
An employee or agent of an authorized entity, or other individual, who has completed the training required by § 23-6.4-6, may, on the premises of or in connection with the authorized entity, use epinephrine auto-injectors prescribed pursuant to § 23-6.4-2 to:
(1) Provide an epinephrine auto-injector to any individual who, the employee, agent, or other individual, believes in good faith is experiencing anaphylaxis, for immediate self-administration, regardless of whether the individual has a prescription for an epinephrine auto-injector or has previously been diagnosed with an allergy.
(2) Administer an epinephrine auto-injector to any individual who, the employee, agent, or other individual, believes in good faith is experiencing anaphylaxis, regardless of whether the individual has a prescription for an epinephrine auto-injector or has previously been diagnosed with an allergy.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Rhode Island General Laws Title 23. Health and Safety § 23-6.4-4. Use of epinephrine auto-injectors - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ri/title-23-health-and-safety/ri-gen-laws-sect-23-6-4-4/
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