Indiana § 16-25-2-2 - Vaccines
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 16-25-2-2 — Vaccines, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-25-2-2. Vaccines
Sec. 2. (a) An employee of a hospice who is a licensed pharmacist, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse may purchase, store, or transport a vaccine in order to administer the vaccine to:
(1) the hospice's employees or a hospice patient or home health patient; or
(2) family members of a patient;
under the order of a licensed physician.
(b) An employee described in subsection (a) who purchases, stores, or transports a vaccine under this section must ensure that a standing order for the vaccine:
(1) is signed and dated by a licensed physician;
(2) identifies the vaccine covered by the order;
(3) indicates that appropriate procedures are established for responding to any adverse reaction to the vaccine; and
(4) directs that a specific medication or category of medication be administered if a recipient has an adverse reaction to the vaccine.
As added by P.L.105-1998, SEC.1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Indiana § 16-25-2-2
What does Indiana Code § 16-25-2-2 cover?
Section 16-25-2-2 ("Vaccines") is part of the Indiana Code, the codified statutory law of Indiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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