(a) There is an Emergency Use Auto–Injectable Epinephrine Program at Institutions of Higher Education.
(b) The purpose of the Program is to authorize individuals employed by a food service facility or a recreation and wellness facility at an eligible institution to obtain and store auto–injectable epinephrine and administer auto–injectable epinephrine to individuals who are experiencing or are believed to be experiencing anaphylaxis when a physician or emergency medical services are not immediately available.
(c) (1) Subject to paragraph (4) of this subsection, an eligible institution may obtain:
(i) A prescription for a supply of auto–injectable epinephrine from a licensed physician as provided in § 13–7A–06 of this subtitle; and
(ii) A supply of auto–injectable epinephrine from a licensed pharmacist or a licensed physician as provided in § 13–7A–06 of this subtitle.
(2) An eligible institution shall store a supply of auto–injectable epinephrine obtained under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection:
(i) In accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions; and
(ii) In a location that is readily accessible to employees or affiliated individuals in an emergency situation.
(3) An eligible institution shall designate the employees who are certificate holders or designated affiliated individuals who are certificate holders who will be responsible for the storage, maintenance, and control of the supply of auto–injectable epinephrine.
(4) An eligible institution may not obtain or store auto–injectable epinephrine unless the eligible institution has at least two employees or designated affiliated individuals who are certificate holders.
(5) An eligible institution shall maintain a copy of the certificate issued to an employee or a designated affiliated individual under § 13–7A–05 of this subtitle.