(a) For purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply: (1) âAnaphylaxisâ means a potentially life-threatening hypersensitivity or allergic reaction 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, but are not limited to, insect stings or bites, foods, drugs, and other allergens, as well as idiopathic or exercise-induced anaphylaxis. (2) âAuthorized entityâ means any for-profit, nonprofit, or government entity or organization that employs at least one person or utilizes at least one volunteer or agent that has voluntarily completed a training course as described in subdivision (c). (3) âEpinephrine auto-injectorâ means a disposable delivery device designed for the automatic injection of a premeasured dose of epinephrine into the human body to prevent or treat a life-threatening allergic reaction. (4) âLay rescuerâ means any person who has met the training standards and other requirements of this section but who is not otherwise licensed or certified to use an epinephrine auto-injector on another person. (5) âPrehospital emergency medical care personâ has the same meaning as defined in paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 1797.189. (b) A prehospital emergency medical care person or lay rescuer may use an epinephrine auto-injector to render emergency care to another person if all of the following requirements are met: (1) The epinephrine auto-injector is legally obtained by prescription from an authorized health care provider or from an authorized entity that acquired the epinephrine auto-injector pursuant to subdivision (e). (2) The epinephrine auto-injector is used on another, with the expressed or implied consent of that person, to treat anaphylaxis. (3) The epinephrine auto-injector is stored and maintained as directed by the manufacturerâs instructions for that product. (4) The person using the epinephrine auto-injector has successfully completed a course of training with an authorized training provider, as described in subdivision (c), and has current certification of training issued by the provider. (5) The epinephrine auto-injectors obtained by prehospital emergency medical care personnel pursuant to Section 4119.3 of the Business and Professions Code shall be used only when functioning outside the course of the personâs occupational duties, or as a volunteer, pursuant to this section. (6) The Emergency Medical Services System is activated as soon as practicable when an epinephrine auto-injector is used. (c) (1) The authorized training providers shall be approved, and the minimum standards for training and the use and administration of epinephrine auto-injectors pursuant to this section shall be established and approved, by the authority. The authority may designate existing training standards for the use and administration of epinephrine auto-injectors by prehospital emergency medical care personnel to satisfy the requirements of this section. (2) The minimum training and requirements shall include all of the following components: (A) Techniques for recognizing circumstances, signs, and symptoms of anaphylaxis. (B) Standards and procedures for proper storage and emergency use of epinephrine auto-injectors. (C) Emergency followup procedures, including activation of the Emergency Medical Services System, by calling the emergency 911 telephone number or otherwise alerting and summoning more advanced medical personnel and services. (D) Compliance with all regulations governing the training, indications, use, and precautions concerning epinephrine auto-injectors. (E) Written material covering the information required under this provision, including the manufacturer product information sheets on commonly available models of epinephrine auto-injectors. (F) Completion of a training course in cardiopulmonary
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