Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Part 3
Subtitle 13 - DRUGS
Chapter 10.13.04 - Emergency Use Auto-Injectable Epinephrine Program
Section 10.13.04.02 - Definitions
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 10.13.04.02
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) "Affiliated individual" means an
individual who is 18 years old or older who has been designated in writing by a
participating facility to serve either as a health supervisor or as a
certificate holder.
(2) "Agent"
means an individual who:
(a) Is 18 years old
or older;
(b) Has successfully
completed, at the expense of the participating facility, an emergency
epinephrine educational training program approved by the Department;
and
(c) Is designated in writing by
a certificate holder to administer auto-injectable epinephrine in an emergency
situation.
(3)
"Anaphylaxis" means a sudden, severe, and potentially life-threatening allergic
reaction that occurs when an individual is exposed to an allergen.
(4) "Applicant" means an individual applying
for a Certificate for Emergency Epinephrine.
(5) "Auto-injectable epinephrine" means a
portable, disposable drug delivery device that contains a premeasured single
dose of epinephrine that is used to treat anaphylaxis in an emergency
situation.
(6) "Certificate for
emergency epinephrine" means a certificate issued by the Maryland Department of
Health to an individual employed or designated by a participating facility to
obtain, store, and administer auto-injectable epinephrine.
(7) "Certificate holder" means an individual
who is authorized by the Maryland Department of Health to obtain, store, and
administer auto-injectable epinephrine to be used in an emergency
situation.
(8) "Department" means
the Maryland Department of Health.
(9) "Eligible institution" means an
institution of higher education that has a food service facility or a
recreation and wellness facility on the premises and that otherwise meets the
requirements of this chapter.
(10)
"Food service facility" has the meaning stated in COMAR 10.15.03.
(11) "Health supervisor" means an individual
who:
(a) Provides health services for a
participating facility; and
(b) Is
licensed by the State as a:
(i)
Physician;
(ii) Certified nurse
practitioner; or
(iii) Registered
nurse.
(12)
"Participating facility" means a recreation or wellness facility at an eligible
institution or a food service facility, including a food service facility at an
eligible institution, in the State that voluntarily participates in the
Program.
(13) "Successfully
completed" means to pass a written examination with a grade of 75 percent or
higher.
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