Adult day programs: administration of inhalable emergency antiseizure medications.

Assembly Member Nguyen's proposal to establish protocols for administering emergency antiseizure medications in California adult care facilities creates a framework for trained volunteers to respond to seizure emergencies. The legislation authorizes licensed adult day programs and residential facilities serving developmentally disabled individuals to designate volunteer staff members who can administer inhalable antiseizure medications after completing state-mandated training.

The bill requires facilities to maintain detailed seizure action plans for each participating individual, including written authorization, healthcare provider instructions, and specific protocols for medication administration. These plans must document the prescribed dosage, administration methods, seizure symptoms warranting intervention, and post-seizure observation requirements. Facilities must also provide volunteers with written materials, conduct training during regular work hours at no cost, and maintain records in compliance with privacy laws.

To protect designated volunteers, the legislation includes liability shields for those acting in good faith and without compensation. Facilities must provide defense and indemnification against civil claims, though these protections exclude cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct. Volunteers retain the right to withdraw from the program at any time without penalty. If no trained volunteers are available, facilities must notify the individual's regional center service coordinator.

The State Department of Social Services will establish minimum training standards aligned with existing medication administration regulations. The department will oversee implementation while facilities manage volunteer designation, training documentation, and maintenance of seizure action plans. This expands the scope of regulated activities under the California Community Care Facilities Act, with violations constituting misdemeanors under existing law.