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Bill to allow use of 'any available epinephrine' draws nurse-practice concerns
Summary
Substitute Senate Bill 5,240 would let a school nurse or designated trained staff administer 'any available epinephrine' on school property when a student has a prescription on file and require reimbursement for owner‑supplied medication. School nurses warned the change could conflict with the Nurse Practice Act, risk depleting prescribed medication, and urged stock epinephrine standing orders as an alternative.
Substitute Senate Bill 5,240 would expand circumstances under which school nurses and designated trained school personnel may administer epinephrine in response to suspected anaphylaxis. Under staff briefing, if a student has a prescription on file, either a school nurse or designated trained personnel could administer "any available epinephrine" on school property — including non‑school‑supplied…
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