65-2872b. Same; administration of epinephrine; limitation of liability. (a) The practice of the healing arts shall not be construed to include any person administering epinephrine in emergency situations to a student or a member of a school staff if: (1) The person administering the epinephrine reasonably believes that the student or staff member is exhibiting the signs and symptoms of an anaphylactic reaction; (2) a physician has authorized, in writing, the school to maintain a stock supply of epinephrine; and (3) the epinephrine is administered at school, on school property or at a school-sponsored event.
(b) Any person who gratuitously and in good faith renders emergency care or treatment through the administration of epinephrine to a student or a member of a school staff at school, on school property or at a school-sponsored event shall not be held liable for any civil damages as a result of such care or administration or as a result of any act or failure to act in providing or arranging further medical treatment where the person acts as an ordinary reasonably prudent person would have acted under the same or similar circumstances.
History: L. 2009, ch. 102, ยง 1; July 1.
LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL
12/30/2022
Meeting Notice Agenda
11/16/2022 Meeting Notice Agenda 9/23/2022 Meeting Notice Agenda 6/16/2022 Meeting Notice Agenda 2/23/2022 Meeting Notice Agenda 1/7/2022 Meeting Notice Agenda LCC Policies COMMISSION ON INTERSTATE COOPERATION
6/29/2022
Meeting Notice Agenda
REVISOR OF STATUTES
2021 Interim Assignments2022 Valid Section Numbers Chapter 72 Statute Transfer List Kansas School Equity & Enhancement Act Gannon v. State Information for Special Session 2021 General Information, Legal Analysis & Research 2022 Amended & Repealed Statutes 2021 Amended & Repealed Statutes 2020 Amended & repealed Statutes 2019 Amended & Repealed Statutes USEFUL LINKS
Session Laws
OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES
Kansas LegislatureAdministrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department |