PDFWAC 246-570-010

Definitions.

The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
(1) "Administer" or "administration" means the direct application of an epinephrine autoinjector to the body of an individual.
(2) "Authorized entity" means any entity or organization at or in connection with which allergens capable of causing anaphylaxis may be present including, but not limited to, restaurants, recreation camps, youth sports leagues, amusement parks, colleges, universities, and sports arenas.
(3) "Department" means the Washington state department of health.
(4) "Dispenser" means a health care provider who may dispense epinephrine autoinjectors pursuant to a prescription issued in the name of an authorized entity.
(5) "Epinephrine autoinjector" means a single-use device used for the automatic injection of a premeasured dose of epinephrine into the human body.
(6) "Prescriber" means an authorized health care provider allowed by law to prescribe an epinephrine autoinjector in the course of professional practice.
(7) "Training provider" means an organization, entity, business, or individual who provides epinephrine autoinjector and anaphylaxis training.
(8) "Self-administration" means a person's discretionary use of an epinephrine autoinjector on themselves.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.54.440 and 43.70.040. WSR 18-03-039, § 246-570-010, filed 1/9/18, effective 2/9/18.]