Tennessee HB0760 amends state law to allow healthcare practitioners to prescribe bronchodilator rescue inhalers for authorized entities, such as.
Tennessee HB0760 amends state law to allow healthcare practitioners to prescribe bronchodilator rescue inhalers for authorized entities, including schools and child care agencies, to manage asthma symptoms in emergencies. These inhalers can be maintained by designated employees in secure, unlocked locations. School nurses or trained personnel can administer the inhalers under a standing protocol. The state board of education, in consultation with the department of health, will develop clinical protocols for administering these inhalers.
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