Amends TCA Title 49; Title 53; Title 63 and Title 68.
Tennessee HB0760 authorizes healthcare practitioners with prescriptive authority to prescribe bronchodilator rescue inhalers for use by designated employees of authorized entities, such as childcare agencies and schools, to administer in emergencies for individuals experiencing asthma symptoms or respiratory distress. The bill includes provisions for liability protection for designated employees, authorized entities, and prescribing healthcare practitioners, provided they act without intentional disregard for safety. Additionally, it encourages schools to maintain inhalers in accessible locations and requires the state board of education to develop clinical protocols for their use.
Tennessee HB0760 authorizes healthcare practitioners with prescriptive authority to prescribe bronchodilator rescue inhalers for use by designated employees of authorized entities, such as childcare agencies and schools, to administer in emergencies for individuals experiencing asthma symptoms or respiratory distress. The bill includes provisions for liability protection for designated employees, authorized entities, and prescribing healthcare practitioners, provided they act without intentional disregard for safety. Additionally, it encourages schools to maintain inhalers in accessible locations and requires the state board of education to develop clinical protocols for their use.
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Darby, Tandy
114th General Assembly
February 4, 2025
May 8, 2025
Pub. Ch. 346