Ind. Code ch. 25-14-6

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Ind. Code § 25-14-6-1 Ordering and administering immunizations; requirements; training; records; emergency determination

Sec. 1. (a) A dentist may order and administer an immunization that is recommended by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices for individuals who are not less than eleven (11) years of age, if the dentist complies with the following requirements: (1) Before administering an immunization to an individual, the dentist receives the consent of one (1) of the following: (A) If the individual to whom the immunization is to be administered is at least eleven (11) years of age and is less than eighteen (18) years of age, the parent or legal guardian of the individual. (B) If the individual to whom the immunization is to be administered is at least eighteen (18) years of age and has a legal guardian, the legal guardian of the individual. (C) If the individual to whom the immunization is to be administered is at least eighteen (18) years of age and does not have a legal guardian, the individual. A parent or legal guardian who is required to give consent under this subdivision must be present at the time of immunization. (2) Is certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. (3) Has successfully completed a course of training in immunization that meets the requirements set forth in subsection (b). (4) Administers the immunization in accordance with a protocol that meets the requirements set forth in section 2 of this chapter. (b) A course of training under subsection (a)(3) must: (1) be provided by an accredited provider; (2) be approved by the board; (3) meet the standards set forth by: (A) the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or a similar health authority; or (B) a professional body approved by the board; and (4) comply with guidelines issued by: (A) the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; and (B) the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. (c) A dentist who administers immunizations under this chapter shall maintain records of the dentist's completion of: (1) training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation; and (2) training described in subsection (b). (d) If the Indiana department of health or the department of homeland security determines that an emergency exists, subject to IC 16-41-9-1.7(a)(2), a dentist may administer any immunization in accordance with any instructions in the emergency determination. As added by P.L.31-2021, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.56-2023, SEC.227; P.L.104-2024, SEC.40.

Ind. Code § 25-14-6-2 Protocol requirements

Sec. 2. (a) The protocol under which a dentist administers an immunization must include the following: (1) For each immunization to be administered by the dentist: (A) the name and strength of the vaccine; (B) precautions and contraindications; (C) the intended audience or patient population; (D) the appropriate dosage; (E) administration schedules in accordance with guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; (F) appropriate routes of administration; and (G) appropriate injection sites. (2) The length of time for which the dentist recommends an individual be observed for adverse effects following administration of an immunization to the individual. (3) A procedure for addressing emergency situations, including adverse and anaphylactic reactions. (4) A procedure for administration of epinephrine, including appropriate dosages, when required in the event of an adverse or anaphylactic reaction. (5) A requirement that not later than fourteen (14) days after the dentist administers an immunization to an individual, the dentist or dentist's designee shall provide notice of the immunization to the individual's physician. (6) A requirement that, for each immunization administered by the dentist, the dentist shall maintain a copy of: (A) a record of immunization; and (B) the notification provided by the dentist or dentist's designee under subdivision (5); in accordance with rules adopted by the board. (b) The immunization protocol under which a dentist administers an immunization must be: (1) maintained at the dentist's office and available for inspection by the individual receiving the immunization; and (2) renewed annually. As added by P.L.31-2021, SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 25-14-6-3 Delegation of immunizations prohibited

Sec. 3. A dentist may not delegate to another person the administration of an immunization under this chapter. As added by P.L.31-2021, SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 25-14-6-4 Reporting requirements; adverse event records

Sec. 4. (a) A dentist, who administers an immunization to a patient under this chapter, or dentist's designee shall: (1) report the immunization of the patient to the immunization data registry under IC 16-38-5 unless a written immunization data exception form has been completed and filed for the patient in accordance with IC 16-38-5-2; and (2) report any adverse event: (A) to the patient's primary care physician not later than seventy-two (72) hours after the dentist knows of the adverse event; and (B) to the Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System maintained by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration. (b) A dentist shall maintain a record of each adverse event reported by the dentist or dentist's designee under subsection (a)(2). As added by P.L.31-2021, SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 25-14-6-5 No requirement to administer immunizations

Sec. 5. (a) A dentist may not be required to: (1) administer an immunization; or (2) complete a course of training under section 1(a)(3) of this chapter; if the dentist chooses not to administer immunizations. (b) If a dentist chooses not to administer immunizations, the dentist is not required to complete a course of training under section 1(a)(3) of this chapter to maintain a license to practice as a dentist in this state. As added by P.L.31-2021, SEC.2.

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