Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-6002

Public Access Stations - Use of auto-injectors--Immunity from

liability.

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 59. Professions and Occupations Page 1569

A. As used in this section:

1. "Emergency public access station" (EPAS) means a locked,

secure container for the storage of epinephrine auto-injectors under

the general oversight of a physician, which allows a lay rescuer to

consult with a physician in real time by audio, televideo or other

similar means of electronic communication and, upon authorization of

the consulting physician, may be unlocked to make available the

epinephrine auto-injector.

2. "Epinephrine auto-injector" means a single-use device used

for the automatic injection of a premeasured dose of epinephrine

into the human body;

3. "Physician" means a person licensed to practice medicine

pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Allopathic Medical and

Surgical Licensure and Supervision Act or the Oklahoma Osteopathic

Medicine Act.

B. 1. Notwithstanding any applicable provision of law to the

contrary, a physician may prescribe a stock of epinephrine auto-

injectors to any entity or organization for storage in an Emergency

Public Access Station (EPAS) or may place a stock of supply of

epinephrine auto-injectors at any entity or organization in an EPAS

in accordance with protocols established by the physician.

2. A physician may provide consultation to the user of an EPAS

and may make the epinephrine auto-injectors stored within available

to the user in accordance with protocols established by the

physician.

3. Any person may use an EPAS and may administer or provide

epinephrine auto-injectors made available through the EPAS to a

specific individual believed in good faith to be experiencing

anaphylaxis or the parent, guardian or caregiver of such individual.

C. Any person, including any entity or organization at which an

EPAS is located, a physician, and any user of an EPAS who undertakes

in good faith any act or mission pursuant to this act shall not be

liable for any injuries or related damages that result from any such

act or omission; provided, such immunity shall not apply to acts or

omissions constituting gross, willful or wanton negligence. This

act shall not eliminate, limit or reduce any other immunity or

defense that may be available under state law. Use of an EPAS in

accordance with this act shall not constitute the practice of

medicine or any other profession otherwise requiring licensure.