77th OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2013 Regular Session
 
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LC 1680
 
                         Senate Bill 384
 
Sponsored by Senator BATES (Presession filed.)
 
 
                             SUMMARY
 
The following summary is not prepared by the sponsors of the
measure and is not a part of the body thereof subject to
consideration by the Legislative Assembly. It is an editor's
brief statement of the essential features of the measure as
introduced.
 
  Requires Oregon Health Authority to prescribe criteria for
training on treatment of opiate overdose and specifies
requirements for training. Allows person successfully completing
training to possess and administer naloxone for treatment of
opiate overdose. Makes person providing treatment immune from
civil liability except for wanton misconduct.
  Declares emergency, effective on passage.
 
                        A BILL FOR AN ACT
Relating to opiate overdose treatment; and declaring an
  emergency.
Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:
  SECTION 1.  { + (1) As used in this section:
  (a) 'Opiate' means a narcotic drug that contains opium or any
chemical derivative of opium or any synthetic or semisynthetic
drug with opium-like effects.
  (b) 'Opiate overdose' means a medical condition that causes
depressed consciousness and mental functioning, decreased
movement, depressed respiratory function and the impairment of
the vital functions as a result of ingesting opiates in an amount
larger than can be physically tolerated.
  (2) The Oregon Health Authority shall establish by rule
protocols and criteria for training on lifesaving treatments for
opiate overdose to be provided to persons who have or expect to
have ongoing contact with someone who takes a prescription or
nonprescription opiate. The criteria must include, but are not
limited to:
  (a) The minimum qualifications of the persons who may conduct
the training;
  (b) The frequency of required retraining or refresher training;
and
  (c) The curriculum for the training including:
  (A) The recognition of symptoms and signs of opiate overdose;
  (B) Nonpharmaceutical treatments for opiate overdose, including
rescue breathing and proper positioning of the victim;
  (C) Obtaining emergency medical services;
  (D) The proper administration of naloxone to reverse opiate
overdose; and
  (E) The observation and follow-up that is necessary to avoid
the recurrence of overdose symptoms.
 
  (3) Training meeting the protocols and criteria established by
the authority under subsection (2) of this section may be
conducted by public health authorities or by community-based
organizations that provide education and outreach services to
individuals who take opiates.
  (4) A person who has successfully completed the training
described in this section may obtain from any health care
professional with prescription and dispensing privileges
individually packaged doses of naloxone and the necessary medical
supplies to administer the doses. The person may administer a
dose to an individual who appears to be experiencing an opiate
overdose if a health care professional with prescription and
dispensing privileges is not immediately available.
  (5) A person who has successfully completed the training
described in this section is immune from civil liability for any
act or omission committed during the course of providing the
treatment pursuant to the authority granted by this section, if
the person is acting in good faith and the act or omission does
not constitute wanton misconduct. + }
  SECTION 2.  { + This 2013 Act being necessary for the immediate
preservation of the public peace, health and safety, an emergency
is declared to exist, and this 2013 Act takes effect on its
passage. + }
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