§16-50-1. Definitions

WV Code § 16-50-1 (2019) (N/A)
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As used in this article the term:

(1) "Administer" means to directly apply an epinephrine auto-injector to the body of an individual.

(2) "Authorized entity" means an entity or organization where allergens capable of causing a severe allergic reaction may be present.

(3) "Authorized health care practitioner" means an allopathic physician licensed to practice pursuant to the provisions of article three, chapter thirty of this code and an osteopathic physician licensed to practice pursuant to the provisions of article fourteen, chapter thirty of this code.

(4) "Department" means the Department of Health and Human Resources.

(5) "Epinephrine auto-injector" means a single-use device used for the automatic injection of a premeasured dose of epinephrine into the human body.

(6) "Self-administration" means an individual's discretionary administration of an epinephrine auto-injector on herself or himself.