Administration of medication by trained persons

Notwithstanding any provisions of chapter 378, said chapter shall not prohibit the administration of medication to persons (1) attending day programs, residing in residential facilities or receiving individual and family support, under the jurisdiction of the Departments of Children and Families, Correction, Developmental Services and Mental Health and Addiction Services, (2) being detained in juvenile residential centers or residing in residential facilities dually licensed by the Department of Children and Families and the Department of Public Health, (3) residing in substance abuse treatment facilities licensed by the Department of Children and Families pursuant to section 17a-145 when such medication is administered by trained persons, pursuant to the written order of a physician licensed under this chapter, a dentist licensed under chapter 379, an advanced practice registered nurse licensed to prescribe in accordance with section 20-94a or a physician assistant licensed to prescribe in accordance with section 20-12d, authorized to prescribe such medication, or (4) residing in facilities licensed or certified by the Department of Developmental Services, provided (A) such administration of medication is performed using an auto injector and limited to the administration of epinephrine or insulin to treat an acute allergic reaction or diabetes, and (B) such administration of medication is performed by a trained person who has received specialized training in the administration of medication by auto injector, as prescribed by the Commissioner of Developmental Services. The provisions of this section shall not apply to institutions, facilities or programs licensed pursuant to chapter 368v.