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  • (1) "Anaphylaxis" means a potentially life-threatening hypersensitivity to a substance.
    • (a) Symptoms of anaphylaxis may include shortness of breath, wheezing, difficulty breathing, difficulty talking or swallowing, hives, itching, swelling, shock, or asthma.
    • (b) Causes of anaphylaxis may include insect sting, food allergy, drug reaction, and exercise.
  • (2) "Asthma action plan" means a written plan:
    • (a) developed with a school nurse, a student's parent or guardian, and the student's health care provider to help control the student's asthma; and
    • (b) signed by the student's:
      • (i) parent or guardian; and
      • (ii) health care provider.
  • (3) "Asthma emergency" means an episode of respiratory distress that may include symptoms such as wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing, chest tightness, or breathing difficulty.
  • (4) "Epinephrine auto-injector" means a portable, disposable drug delivery device that contains a measured, single dose of epinephrine that is used to treat a person suffering a potentially fatal anaphylactic reaction.
  • (5) "Health care provider" means an individual who is licensed as:
    • (a) a physician under Title 58, Chapter 67, Utah Medical Practice Act;
    • (b) a physician under Title 58, Chapter 68, Utah Osteopathic Medical Practice Act;
    • (c) an advanced practice registered nurse under Section 58-31b-302; or
    • (d) a physician assistant under Title 58, Chapter 70a, Utah Physician Assistant Act.
  • (6) "Pharmacist" means the same as that term is defined in Section 58-17b-102.
  • (7) "Pharmacy intern" means the same as that term is defined in Section 58-17b-102.
  • (8) "Physician" means the same as that term is defined in Section 58-67-102.
  • (9) "Qualified adult" means a person who:
    • (a) is 18 years of age or older; and
    • (b)
      • (i) for purposes of administering an epinephrine auto-injector, has successfully completed the training program established in Section 26-41-104; and
      • (ii) for purposes of administering stock albuterol, has successfully completed the training program established in Section 26-41-104.1.
  • (10) "Qualified epinephrine auto-injector entity":
    • (a) means a facility or organization that employs, contracts with, or has a similar relationship with a qualified adult who is likely to have contact with another person who may experience anaphylaxis; and
    • (b) includes:
      • (i) recreation camps;
      • (ii) an education facility, school, or university;
      • (iii) a day care facility;
      • (iv) youth sports leagues;
      • (v) amusement parks;
      • (vi) food establishments;
      • (vii) places of employment; and
      • (viii) recreation areas.
  • (11) "Qualified stock albuterol entity" means a public or private school that employs, contracts with, or has a similar relationship with a qualified adult who is likely to have contact with another person who may experience an asthma emergency.
  • (12) "Stock albuterol" means a prescription inhaled medication:
    • (a) used to treat asthma; and
    • (b) that may be delivered through a device, including:
      • (i) an inhaler; or
      • (ii) a nebulizer with a mouthpiece or mask.




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