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20-2-280
Section 20-2-280 Opioid antagonist prescriptions; administration; liability. (a) For the purposes
of this section, "opioid antagonist" means naloxone hydrocholoride or other similarly
acting drug that is approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration for the treatment
of an opioid overdose. (b) A physician licensed under Article 3 of Chapter 24 of Title 34,
or dentist licensed under Chapter 9 of Title 34, acting in good faith may directly or by standing
order prescribe, and a pharmacist licensed under Chapter 23 of Title 34, or a registered nurse
in the employment of the State Health Department or a county health department, may dispense,
an opioid antagonist to either of the following: (1) An individual at risk of experiencing
an opiate-related overdose. (2) A family member, friend, member of a fire department, rescue
squad, volunteer fire department personnel, or other individual, including law enforcement,
in a position to assist an individual at risk of experiencing an...
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22-1-16
Section 22-1-16 Prescribing, dispensing, and administering auto-injectable epinephrine; liability;
reports; rulemaking authority. (a) As used in this section, the following words shall have
the following meanings: (1) ADMINISTER. The direct application of an epinephrine auto-injector
to the body of an individual. (2) AUTHORIZED ENTITY. Any entity or organization other than
a K-12 public school subject to Section 16-1-48, in connection with or at which allergens
capable of causing anaphylaxis may be present, including, but not limited to, recreation camps,
colleges and universities, day care facilities, youth sport leagues, amusement parks, restaurants,
places of employment, and sports arenas. (3) EPINEPHRINE AUTO-INJECTOR. A single-use device
used for the automatic injection of a premeasured dose of epinephrine into the human body.
(4) MEDICAL PRACTITIONER. A physician or other individual licensed under Title 34 authorized
to treat, use, or prescribe medicine and drugs for sick and...
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20-2-284
Section 20-2-284 Authority to dispense opioid antagonists. Any individual dispensing an opioid
antagonist pursuant to Section 20-2-280 who is otherwise qualified, including a registered
nurse in the employment of the State Health Department or a county health department, and
who complies with the standing order or orders and other requirements of the State Health
Office or a county health officer shall have authority to dispense an opioid antagonist as
provided under Section 20-2-280. (Act 2016-307, §2.)...
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16-13-232
Section 16-13-232 Determining number of teacher units and instructional support units; grade
level divisors. (a) In determining the number of teacher units for the purpose of apportioning
the state Foundation Program, one teacher unit or fraction thereof shall be allowed for the
specified number of pupils in average daily membership as provided for in subsection (b),
during the first 20 scholastic days following Labor Day of the preceding school year in the
public schools. In extreme circumstances involving natural occurrences, health-related occurrences,
or other extenuating circumstances as determined and approved by the State Superintendent
of Education, average daily membership for local boards of education may be calculated using
alternative days to the first 20 scholastic days following Labor Day. Such alternative calculation
shall be determined by the State Department of Education on a case by case basis. If a request
from a local board is made to the State Superintendent, the...
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38-1-7
Section 38-1-7 (Effective October 1, 2015 until September 30, 2017) Drug screening program.
(a) As used in this section, the following words shall have the following meanings: (1) DRUG.
Includes all of the following: a. A controlled substance for which a medical prescription
or other legal authorization is required for purchase or possession, including, but not limited
to: An amphetamine, a tetrahydrocannabinol, oxycodone, cocaine, phencyclidine (PCP), an opiate,
a barbiturate, a benzodiazepine, a methamphetamine, a propoxyphene, a tricyclic antidepressant,
or a metabolite of any of these substances. b. A drug whose manufacture, sale, use, or possession
is forbidden by law. (2) DRUG SCREENING. Any chemical, biological, or physical instrumental
analysis administered by a laboratory certified by the United States Department of Health
and Human Services or other licensing agency in this state for the purpose of determining
the presence or absence of a drug or its metabolites. (b) The...
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16-30A-3
Section 16-30A-3 Training of school employees for care of students with diabetic medical needs.
(a) No later than the beginning of the 2015-2016 school year, the State Department of Education,
in consultation with the Alabama Board of Nursing, shall develop guidelines for the training
of school employees in the care needed for students with diabetic medical needs according
to the student's Individual Health Plan, the medical authorizations of which are limited to
permitting the administration of injectable medications specific to his or her diabetes. No
other delegation of injectable medications shall be allowed under this chapter. These guidelines
shall be developed in consideration of the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics,
the National Diabetes Education Program, and any other appropriate published medical guidelines.
Each local board of education shall ensure that diabetes training programs are provided for
all school nurses and unlicensed medication assistants...
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32-6-233.1
Section 32-6-233.1 Unauthorized use of parking places. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person
who does not have a distinctive special long-term access or long-term disability access license
plate or placard or temporary disability placard as provided in Section 32-6-231, or who is
not transporting a passenger who has a distinctive special long-term access or long-term disability
access license plate or placard or temporary disability placard as provided in Section 32-6-231,
to park a motor vehicle in a parking place designated for individuals with disabilities at
any place of public accommodation, any business or legal entity engaged in interstate commerce
or which is subject to any federal or state laws requiring access by individuals with disabilities,
any amusement facility or resort or any other place to which the general public is invited
or solicited, even though located on private property. Upon conviction, notwithstanding any
other penalty provision which may be authorized or...
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16-1-48
Section 16-1-48 Anaphylaxis preparedness program. (a) The State Department of Education shall
develop an anaphylaxis preparedness program to be adopted by each local board of education
and implemented in each K-12 public school commencing with the 2015-2016 scholastic year.
The Alabama State Board of Pharmacy shall provide guidance, direction, and advice to the State
Department of Education in developing and administering the anaphylaxis preparedness program.
(b) The anaphylaxis preparedness program shall incorporate the following three levels of prevention
initiated by licensed public school nurses as a part of the health services program: (1) Level
I, primary prevention: Education programs that address food allergies and anaphylaxis through
both classroom and individual instruction for staff and students. (2) Level II, secondary
prevention: Identification and management of chronic illness. (3) Level III, tertiary prevention:
The development of a planned response to...
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14-14-5
Section 14-14-5 Medical release application; eligibility factors; revocation; notice. (a) An
inmate, or any concerned person, including, but not limited to, the inmate's attorney, family,
physician, or an employee or official of the department may initiate consideration for medical
furlough by submitting to the department an initial medical release application form along
with supporting documentation. (b)(1) The initial application form shall include the report
of a physician or physicians employed by the department or its health care provider and a
notarized report of at least one other duly licensed physician who is board certified in the
field of medicine for which the inmate is seeking a medical furlough and who is not an employee
of the department. These reports shall each be of the opinion that the inmate is either terminally
ill, permanently incapacitated, or that the inmate suffers from a chronic infirmity, illness,
or disease related to aging. (2) The commissioner shall...
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21-3A-3
Section 21-3A-3 Definitions. The following words and phrases used in this chapter have the
following respective meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) COUNCIL.
The Interagency Coordinating Council as established in Section 21-3A-4. (2) EARLY INTERVENTION
SERVICES. Any developmental services that: a. Are provided under public supervision. b. Are
designed to meet the developmental needs of each eligible child and the needs of the family
related to enhancing the development of the child. c. Are selected in collaboration with the
parents. d. Are provided by qualified personnel as determined by the personnel standards of
the state, the standards of the early intervention program, and the regulations. e. Are provided
in conformity with an individualized family service plan. f. Meet the requirements of Public
Law 99-457 as amended (20 U.S.C. §§1471 to 1485, inclusive), and the early intervention
standards of the State of Alabama. g. Are provided, to the extent...
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