Section 216-RICR-20-10-5.2 - DefinitionsA. Wherever used in this Part, the following terms shall be construed as follows: 1. "Act" means R.I. Gen Laws Chapter 23-6.4, entitled "Life-saving Allergy Medication - Stock Supply of Epinephrine Auto-Injectors - Emergency Administration."2. "Administer" means the direct application of an epinephrine auto-injector to the body of an individual.3. "Authorized entity" means any entity or organization at, or in connection with, where allergens capable of causing anaphylaxis may be present, as specified in § 5.3.1 of this Part.4. "Authorized health care provider" means a physician, nurse, or other person duly authorized by law, in the state in which they practice, to prescribe drugs.5. "Department" means the Rhode Island Department of Health.6. "Director" means the Director of the Rhode Island Department of Health.7. "Epinephrine auto-injector" means a single-use device used for the automatic injection of a premeasured dose of epinephrine into the human body.8. "Provide" means the supplying of one or more epinephrine auto-injectors to an individual.216 R.I. Code R. § 216-RICR-20-10-5.2
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