(A) A hospital, by and through a health care provider employed by the hospital, may distribute an opioid antidote to:
(1) a person at risk of experiencing an opiate-related overdose; or
(2) a caregiver of a person at risk of experiencing an opiate-related overdose.
(B) A hospital that distributes an opioid antidote in accordance with the provisions of this section is not, as a result of an act or omission, subject to civil or criminal liability. A health care provider employed by a hospital that distributes an opioid antidote for the hospital in accordance with the provisions of this section is not, as a result of an act or omission, subject to civil or criminal liability or subject to disciplinary action by the health care provider's licensing board.
HISTORY: 2022 Act No. 211 (S.1011), Section 3.A, eff May 23, 2022.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 130 - South Carolina Overdose Prevention Act
Section 44-130-10. Short title.
Section 44-130-20. Definitions.
Section 44-130-50. Caregiver may administer opioid antidote; immunity.
Section 44-130-60. First responder may administer opioid antidote; immunity.
Section 44-130-70. Prescription of opioid antidotes to community distributors.
Section 44-130-75. Opioid antidote distribution.
Section 44-130-80. Reporting of administered opioid antidote.