R380-60-6. Administration of Medication

  (1) After receiving medication distributed by the Department, the medical director or other person licensed to administer (scope of practice) working in a local health department, may supervise or direct the administration of a vaccine, antiviral, antibiotic, or other prescription medication that is not a controlled substance under:

  (a) a prescription or other lawful order by a person with authority to prescribe,

  (b) the prescription procedure described in Section 58-17b-620(4),

  (c) other procedures described in a written protocol approved by the medical director of the Department, or

  (d) conditions for administration consistent with the terms of an Emergency Use Authorization to:

  (i) the contacts of a patient;

  (ii) an individual working in a triage situation;

  (iii) an individual receiving preventative or medical treatment in a triage situation;

  (iv) an individual who does not have prescription coverage;

  (v) an individual involved in the delivery of medical or other emergency services; or

  (vi) an individual who otherwise may have a direct impact on public health.

  (2) If the person administering the vaccine, antiviral, antibiotic, or other prescription medication is not licensed to administer, the administration shall follow procedures described in a written protocol approved by the medical director of the Department or the local health department.