§ 68-140-501. Part definitions.

TN Code § 68-140-501 (2019) (N/A)
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(1) “Authorized entity” means an entity or organization at which allergens capable of causing anaphylaxis may be present, including, but not limited to, a recreation camp, college, university, place of worship, youth sports league, amusement park, restaurant, place of employment, and sports arena. The term does not include a public or nonpublic school that is authorized to maintain and administer an epinephrine auto-injector on the premises of the school pursuant to § 49-50-1602;

(2) “Department” means the department of health;

(3) “Emergency public access station (EPAS)” means a locked, secure container for the storage of epinephrine auto-injectors that:

(A) Is maintained by and under the general supervision of a medical professional and that allows a layperson, after consulting with the medical professional in real time by audio, televideo, or other similar means of electronic communication, to unlock the container and access the epinephrine auto-injectors; and

(B) Is approved for use under any applicable provisions of title 21 of the United States Code;

(4) “Epinephrine auto-injector” means a single-use device used to administer by automatic injection a premeasured dose of epinephrine into the body of a person;

(5) “Health care prescriber” means a medical doctor or doctor of osteopathic medicine who is licensed pursuant to title 63, chapter 6 or 9; a nurse practitioner licensed pursuant to title 63, chapter 7; and a physician assistant licensed pursuant to title 63, chapter 19; and

(6) “Medical professional” means a medical doctor or doctor of osteopathic medicine who is licensed to practice medicine or osteopathic medicine in this state or in any other state or territory of the United States.