Assembly Bill 128 mandates that first responders in Wisconsin, including conservation wardens, correctional officers, emergency medical responders, emergency medical services practitioners, firefighters, and law enforcement officers, receive training on recognizing severe allergic reactions, the proper storage and administration of epinephrine delivery systems, and emergency follow-up procedures. The bill also requires that first responders have an epinephrine delivery system available for use at all times while on duty. The Department of Health Services (DHS) is tasked with identifying and listing organizations that provide the necessary training, which can be conducted either online or in person.
Additionally, the bill allows DHS to distribute epinephrine delivery systems to trained first responders or their employers, ensuring that these life-saving devices are readily accessible. The new section created under the statutes, 255.075, outlines the definitions and requirements for training and equipment related to epinephrine delivery systems, thereby enhancing the preparedness of first responders to handle severe allergic reactions effectively.