ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

HB 2323: schools; inhalers; contracted nurses

PRIME SPONSOR: Representative Carter, LD 15

BILL STATUS: House Engrossed

Abstract

Relating to administration of inhalers by school nurses.

Provisions

1. Expands who may administer an inhaler at school or a school-sponsored activity to include a nurse who is under contract with a LEA. (Sec. 1)

2. Makes conforming changes. (Sec. 1-3)

Current Law

Employees of LEAs may administer an inhaler, or assist in the administration of an inhaler, to a student or adult at school or a school-sponsored activity if:

1. The employee is acting pursuant to a standing order issued by an authorized health professional;

2. The employee has been trained in the administration of inhalers; and

3. The employee believes in good faith that the person is exhibiting symptoms of respiratory distress (A.R.S. § 15-158).

SBE is required to adopt rules, in consultation with stakeholders, for LEAs who elect to administer inhalers (A.R.S. § 15-203). LEAs may prescribe and enforce policies and procedures for the emergency administration of inhalers by trained employees (A.R.S. §§ 15-189.04 and 15-342).

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Fifty-third Legislature                  HB 2323

Second Regular Session                               Version 3: House Engrossed

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