Minnesota SF3048 allows local health departments to obtain vaccines and predosed epinephrine under a standing order from the commissioner of health.

Minnesota SF3048 amends state statutes to authorize local health departments to obtain and possess vaccines, including influenza and COVID-19 vaccines, and a predosed form of epinephrine. The commissioner of health must provide a standing order for these items at the request of a community health board. The administration of predosed epinephrine is not considered the practice of medicine. The bill also requires the commissioner to provide resources and training materials for maintaining and administering the predosed epinephrine.

Minnesota SF3048 allows local health departments to obtain vaccines and predosed epinephrine under a standing order from the commissioner of health.

Minnesota SF3048 amends state statutes to authorize local health departments to obtain and possess vaccines, including influenza and COVID-19 vaccines, and a predosed form of epinephrine. The commissioner of health must provide a standing order for these items at the request of a community health board. The administration of predosed epinephrine is not considered the practice of medicine. The bill also requires the commissioner to provide resources and training materials for maintaining and administering the predosed epinephrine.