I. A postsecondary educational institution or independent school accredited to operate in this state may develop a policy in accordance with this chapter and guidelines issued under RSA 200-N:4 for the emergency administration of epinephrine to a member of the campus community for anaphylaxis when a licensed campus medical professional is not available. II. Such policy shall include: (a) Permission for a trained designee to do the following: (1) Administer epinephrine to a member of the campus community for anaphylaxis when a licensed campus medical professional is unavailable. (2) When responsible for the safety of at least one member of the campus community, carry in a secure but accessible location a supply of epinephrine that is prescribed under a standing protocol from a health care provider who is licensed in New Hampshire and whose scope of practice includes the prescribing of medication. (b) Provisions that a licensed campus medical professional has responsibility for training designees in the following: (1) The administration of epinephrine. (2) Identification of an anaphylactic reaction and indications for when to use epinephrine. III. Each postsecondary educational institution and independent school that develops a policy under this chapter shall designate a licensed campus medical professional. IV. A licensed campus medical professional may: (a) Establish and administer a standardized training protocol for the emergency administration of epinephrine by trained designees. (b) Ensure that trained designees have satisfactorily completed the training protocol. (c) Obtain a supply of epinephrine under a standing protocol from a physician licensed under RSA 329, physician assistant licensed under RSA 328-D, or advanced practice registered nurse licensed under RSA 326-B. (d) Control distribution to trained designees of epinephrine.
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