Sec. 8. A school nurse:
(1) who meets the requirement of IC 20-34-5-9; and
(2) who:
(A) performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation on;
(B) performs the Heimlich maneuver on;
(C) removes a foreign body that is obstructing an airway of; or
(D) uses an automated external defibrillator on;
another person in the course of employment as a school nurse;
is not liable in a civil action for damages resulting from an act or omission occurring during the provision of emergency assistance under this section, unless the act or omission constitutes gross negligence or willful and wanton misconduct.
As added by P.L.146-2011, SEC.3.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure
Article 30. Immunity From Civil Liability
Chapter 14. Health Care: Immunity of Certain Persons Who Administer Medications to Pupils at School
34-30-14-1. Compelling Certain School Personnel to Administer Medication to Pupils Prohibited
34-30-14-2. Administering Medication to Pupils; Immunity
34-30-14-3. Record Keeping Requirements
34-30-14-4. Training Requirements
34-30-14-5. Chapter Subject to Ic 34-13-3
34-30-14-6. Immunity in Connection With Self-Administration of Medication
34-30-14-8. School Nurses; Immunity for Certain Acts
34-30-14-9. Schools; Immunity for Employees Performing Certain Acts