Sec. 10.13.04.02. Definitions

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 an eligible institution to serve either as a school 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 eligible institution, 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 an eligible institution 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) “School health supervisor” means an individual who:

(a) Provides health services for an institution of higher education; and

(b) Is licensed by the State as a:

(i) Physician;

(ii) Certified nurse practitioner; or

(iii) Registered nurse.

(12) “Successfully completed” means to pass a written examination with a grade of 75 percent or higher.