IC 16-41-43-5.5 — Immunity from civil liability in connection with administration of epinephrine
Chapter 43. Epinephrine
Bills amending this section
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Sec. 5.5. (a) This chapter does not apply to a person who is eligible for immunity specified in one (1) or more of the following sections: (1) Section 6 of this chapter. (2) IC 20-34-4.5-4. (3) IC 21-44.5-2-6. (b) Except as provided in subsection (d), a person who meets all of the following criteria is not liable for civil damages for any act or omission related to the administration of epinephrine: (1) The person has successfully completed a course described in section 2.5(a) of this chapter before administering epinephrine to a person. (2) The person administered the epinephrine in a manner that was consistent with: (A) the training provided during the course described in section 2.5(a) of this chapter; or (B) the instruction provided to the person by the pharmacist at the time the epinephrine was dispensed to the person. (3) The person reasonably believed that the recipient of the epinephrine was suffering from anaphylaxis at the time the epinephrine was administered. (c) A pharmacist who complies with section 2.3(a) of this chapter is not liable for civil damages resulting from the administration of epinephrine. (d) The immunity described in subsection (b) or (c) does not apply to any act or omission that constitutes gross negligence or willful and wanton misconduct.
As added by P.L.114-2020, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.96-2026, SEC.48.
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