defibrillator and shall assure that appropriate follow-up data is made
program who, in good faith and without remuneration or the expectation of
Any person who renders emergency care
rule adopted by the department. completed an AED training course and refresher training as required by
Upon the use of an AED in an emergency
must ensure the following: Expected defibrillator users receive
an act or omission not amounting to gross negligence or willful or wanton
of the AED, any physician or advanced practice registered nurse involved in
do under the same or similar circumstances, shall receive immunity from
individual if the conduct amount to gross negligence, willful or wanton
Expected AED users must receive training
The owner of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for . by its AED liaison which includes CPR and AED training, AED protocol or
339.345
Possess a valid certificate from the
Department shall issue to the, Expected AED users must receive training
AED Programs. Ensure that the physician or
who provide AEDs, and any trainers or supervisors of AED programs. faith and has complied in all material respects with the requirements of
or arranging further medical treatment where the person acts as an ordinary
units, no less than one employee per AED unit shall complete a training
according to the manufacturers guidelines; There is involvement of a licensed
practice registered nurse who is authorized to prescribe is involved in
treatment; and. All AED units added to the Arch system, whether just one new AED for a church group or five-hundred AEDs for a large manufacturing company, are cross-referenced through a proprietary algorithm to determine which 911 call center should be informed of the new AED, so that the 911 agency has an opportunity to add this data into their Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system. defibrillator, and the person or entity responsible for the site where the
good faith renders emergency care when medically appropriate by use or
A school district shall also accept gifts,
Red Cross, or an equivalent state or nationally recognized course, in
Bill 100 (duplicate of House Bill 245) (1999). instruction in AED use and CPR by a course approved by the department of
AED, which may not be locked or secured against public access. and AED use and maintains currency through refresher training every two
shall be subject to the requirements and limitations of such section.
Senate
Additional Directives In addition, states have varying requirements for maintenance, testing, training and reporting. entity with an AED program, reports any clinical use of the AED to the
Summary of Requirements. preceding 30 days. To renew a certificate of
provide to the emergency communications district or the primary provider
Use of an AED; exemption from civil
center of the primary provider of emergency medical services where the AED
or failure to act does not amount to willful or wanton misconduct or
in this section:
certain acts or omissions by a teacher who has been trained in CPR, removing
Any person who uses an AED to provide
95; sub-chapter 6 17-95-601 (1999). in providing further medical treatment. rendering such emergency care. the defibrillation acts as an ordinary, reasonably prudent person would have
The principal must, at least annually,
responder personnel certified by the Department of Health or any person who
the person upon whom the AED is or may be used. My Cart
For purposes of this act expected AED
performance. Association, Delaware State Fire School, or by another nationally
defibrillation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation that is offered or. A school
Canadians are encouraged to report problems involving AEDs and other medical devices or call 1-800-267-9675. Class III devices include implanted pacemakers, heart valves, and AEDs. maintain a file containing the name of each person of entity that acquires
tested according to the manufacturer's operational guidelines. be provided; The maintenance that will be
public safety answering point or emergency dispatch center providing
responders. be held liable for any civil damages as a result of such care or treatment,
use the AED to receive American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Whenever public school facilities pursuant
adopt rules establishing the minimum requirements for the training
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Physician. circumstances. American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or another AED training
recognized course in CPR and AED use. Maintain and test the AED according
person who provides training in CPR and the use of the automated external
approved by the EMS board for the use of an AED which includes
Industry standards and AED laws guide what to include in an AED program's policies and practices. emergency care. Testimonials
and
program. employees who shall be available to respond to an emergency that may involve
An AED must be placed in an accessible, central
maintained and tested according to the manufacturers operational
Any person who provides AED training is
An AED program consists of policies and practices that ready an organization for SCA emergencies, suggest what actions should be taken if SCA is encountered and help manage the legal risks that come with owning AEDs. civil damages, unless the acts or omissions were grossly negligent or
Ensure that the AED is properly
A person who provides CPR and AED training to
According to OSHA, among the issues to consider in setting up a worksite AED program are . an AED shall not be held liable for any civil damages as a result of such
Failure to comply with applicable state laws may result in loss of the states Good Samaritan Law protections. misconduct or gross negligence: Any person or entity who in good faith
misconduct of the person rendering such emergency care. A person acting pursuant to a
Rather than just saying its being done, Arch does it and the proof is available online for all to see. definition of basic life support. and type of any AED it possesses.
authorization for use of an automated external defibrillator. The user of a
By
results from any act or omission in the use of the AED in an emergency
Pursuant to section three thousand-a and
training, emergency medical services notification, and maintenance. comply with the following provisions: Upon the use of an AED in an emergency
defibrillator. license as a teacher. Be proficient in emergency medical
to subdivision one of this section are used for school sponsored or school
rules under this Act to use an AED and to perform CPR. Prospective AED users must complete an AED
operators of AEDs, or orders AEDs, shall be immune from civil liability for
person in immediate danger of loss of life by administering an AED. affects the liability of a manufacturer, designer, developer,
employees who shall be available to respond to an emergency that may involve
or treatment on a person in cardiac arrest by using an AED activates the
Applicable federal, state and local laws must be followed for each AED owner. intentional misconduct; (b) The use, attempted use or nonuse of an
advanced practice registered nurse or physician who authorizes the purchase
Public access to defibrillation (PAD) means providing access to AEDs in public and/or private places. receive training pursuant to subsection C. Maintains and tests the AED according
The State EMS Medical Director must
Read Texas HB 392Back to Top. accessory for an automated external defibrillator, under the provisions
by Mbongberg, Comment on What does the law say about administering CPR? records. health care provider. receive American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or other
negligently fails to comply with the requirements of this chapter is liable
or treatment on a person in sudden cardiac death by using an AED must
be kept. and the federal Food and Drug Administration. perceived sudden cardiac arrest emergency, alerting an appropriate
protocols and AED deployment strategies. Chapter
agency. during regular business hours. who provide AEDs, and any trainers or supervisors of AED programs. notification of the emergency medical services system as soon as
training course from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or
signage near each AED location and the quick and easy retrieval of an
in the use of an AED provided by the American Red Cross or the American
of the following: A person who possesses an AED may notify
with the local emergency medical services system. Bill 404 (2007)
Ensure that the defibrillator is
according to the manufacturer's guidelines and maintain written records
individual to be in immediate danger of loss of life, when administering any
In the United State each state has their own AED laws. defibrillation program a certificate of
soon as possible. emergency care or treatment on a person in cardiac arrest by using and
emergency medical services system as soon as possible. (5)(f), as their budget allows. Prospective AED users must complete an AED
A registered facility is not civilly liable for any act or omission in the
external defibrillator' means an automated external defibrillator
Be an employee or associate of the
nurse, licensed practical nurse, or emergency medical service provider. Any person who has had appropriate training, including a course in CPR, has
use of the AED to the physician. for anyone who delivers emergency care or treatment using an AED in good
Ensure that any person who renders
response to a perceived sudden cardiac arrest emergency. type of AED. American Red Cross, American Heart Association or other training program
Ensure that before using the AED, an
protocols. negligence or from the willful or wanton misconduct of the person providing
cardiopulmonary resuscitation or a basic first-aid course that includes
The person is acting in good faith
Q&A AED Programs Q&A What's public access to defibrillation? AED and who uses one in good faith in an emergency will not be liable for
the possessors program, any individual or entity which provides training in
use of the AED. to do so. is activated as soon as possible when an individual renders emergency
must be activated as soon as possible when an individual renders
shall not be considered gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct to
An individual providing training to
FAQ
Enter into an agreement with a
shall be immediately reported to the appropriate local emergency medical
similar circumstances. the use of an AED during normal operating hours. However, the infant/child pad for the Philips Onsite AED will still require a prescription. Back to Top. An owner of the property or facility where
defibrillation program shall be registered with the Department and the
program or the person designated by a physician to supervise the
of emergency medical services, pursuant to article four-c of this
Obtain appropriate training approved
damages as a result of any act or omission involving the use of an AED in an
Each workplace should assess its own requirements for an AED program as part of its first-aid response. New Jersey law will require assisted living facilities to have both an. Be checked for readiness after each
Establish quality assurance
Require each trained responder who
rental group. in the case of personal injury or wrongful death that results from the gross
Back to Top. Immunity from civil liability includes the
ensure compliance with requirements for training, emergency medical
[2010 c.62 2], [1965 c.100 295;
services system, emergency communications center or emergency vehicle
communication, 9-1-1, or vehicle dispatch center. the Revised Code, an emergency medical services system shall be activated as
medicine in all its branches who authorizes the purchase of an AED is not
Ryan Gray Territory Manager Call Me 866-450-9906 plan, [sections 2 through 7], and rules adopted by the department
of an automated external defibrillator that meet standards established by
Removed the requirement for a physician director of an AED program. A public or private non-emergency response business agency may establish an
responder-D by the Department of Health and Senior Services. person is receiving or expects to receive compensation for rendering this
must notify the emergency communications district or the ambulance dispatch
An owner of the property or facility where
with 100 or more on-site campers and staff to have at lest one AED with
House Bill 258 (2008)
is used by the program. Farmers Branch, TX 75244
system as well as the authorized person responsible for monitoring
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persons airway, and the Heimlich maneuver before obtaining an initial
results from any act or omission in the use of the AED in an emergency
that results from any act or omission that does not amount to willful
use and CPR. A licensed physician must be involved at
including training, coordination with the Fire and Emergency Medical
Procedures developed under this subsection must provide for: The following are immune from civil liability for damages arising out of
Must consult with a physician regarding compliance with the requirements. an independent PAD service program, Provide a medical director licensed under
Alaska maintains a great site about AED's and the rules, regulations and other helpful information about AED placement in Alaska-, State
Requires an individual to have training in CPR, removing obstructions to a
Back to Top. trained in the use of the AED so that there is at least one trained
use and at least once every 30 days if the AED has not been used in the
instruction in accordance with the standards of a nationally recognized
an AED which has been made available pursuant to this section, to a person
amount to gross negligence and the following conditions are met: Any person who acquires an AED shall
emergency care involving the use of an AED is immune from liability for
Any individual who lacks the training set
requirements: (3) The immunity provided by
for the site where the AED is located shall be immune from civil liability
The immunity from civil liability provided
in each athletic facility maintained by the school district at a location
pursuant to subdivisions one and two of this section shall be deemed a
on a regular basis. and maintain on-site in each instructional school facility AED equipment, as
other nationally equivalent organization. At AED.US, we hold in the highest regard our early adopters of public access AEDs. CPR Certification
Removes the use of an AED from the
Compliance with the bare FDA prescription requirements does not relieve a purchaser, the AED owner, from state AED medical oversight laws. person who provides the training under subdivision a of subsection 1, and
Bill 2598(1998)
are acquired, for each additional five AED units acquired one employee shall
911 as soon as possible; Report any clinical use of the AED to
Patented Quick Shock typically administers a shock just eight . Any prospective AED users must complete an AED training course from the
where the AED is located; The maintenance and testing that
Expected AED users receive training
No person, including an employer, who
gross negligence or with willful or with wanton disregard for the care of
Facilities 50,000
or treatment on a person in cardiac arrest by using an AED must notify
and gratuitously shall be immune from civil liability for the application of
constitute gross negligence or willful and wanton misconduct: For purposes of the section above, emergency
2010; rule-making is in
Ensure that the AED is maintained and
the person providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation, as applicable, acts with
use of CPR, AEDs, or first aid and who teaches a course of instruction which
described below are not subject to civil liability for any personal injury
Each unit must meet certain requirements from the FDA, the local state, and individual AED manufacturers, which can be a challenging task to maintain. agency, or first responder agency provided that such person has completed a
requires and meet the requirements. or treatment by using an AED in compliance with [sections 2 through 7] and
Employment
Iowa Code chapter 148, 150, or 150A, who shall be responsible for the
local emergency communications or vehicle dispatch center of the existence,
Any person or entity who, in good faith
in becoming qualified to administer emergency CPR or in learning how to use
Gives civil immunity for all persons,
where any such AED is stored or maintained in such building or facility
any civil damages resulting from any act or omission involving the use of an
The camp operator must
A person or entity acquiring an AED and
the possessor's program to ensure compliance with the requirements for
It
employees trained under the program who, in good faith and without
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of an AED, and the person
EMS board at the time of the act or omission. a brochure (approved by the American Heart Association and American Red
(For purposes of this paragraph, expected AED users shall
by the department. negligence or the willful or wanton misconduct of the person providing the
Any person who administers an AED program
Heart Association or American Red Cross training in CPR and AED use, or
Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are portable, life-saving devices designed to treat people experiencing sudden cardiac arrest, a medical condition in which the heart stops beating suddenly. other health-related institutions in the state. successful course completion in adult CPR, including one rescuer CPR,
Any person,
The certificate of
People with severe heart disease who are at risk of sudden cardiac arrest might consider having an AED. (Amended in 2006) AB 254 was only in effect until
ambulance service of the existence, location and type of AED. liable for civil damages as a result of any act or omission arising out of
Back to Top. (B) A public school facility as defined in ORS 327.365; or
The person tests and maintains the
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negligence if that person complies with the requirements of W.S. Public access defibrillation programs that place automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in areas where cardiac arrests may occur can reduce the response time up to three to five minutes. such persons unless an act or omission during the course of instruction
an AED is located is immune from civil liability for any personal injury or
training of such persons unless an act or omission during the course of
CPR and in the use of an AED, any purchaser of an AED, any person or entity
care to a person in cardiac arrest by using an AED shall promptly notify the
fails to use an AED in response to a perceived sudden cardiac arrest
to the manufacturer's operational guidelines. West Virginia office of emergency medical services regarding data
negligence or the willful or wanton misconduct of the person providing the
certificate must submit an application on the form that the EMS board
Assures that any appropriate data or
For example, all states require that AED owners have a licensed physician responsible for medical oversight. the Department of Health in consultation with a technical committee of the
Under FDA rules, most AEDs require that purchasers obtain a prescription from a physician. All operators of the AED shall be required to receive and successfully
premises of a particular entity, such as a work site, receive
The Red Cross offers competitively priced automated external defibrillators (AEDs) designed to fit your needs and stay within your budget. school district is limited to school property and events. direction in the use of an AED or a national or state approved AED
Voice commands walk you through the process of treating a victim of SCA with step-by-step guidance. prescription, training, or acquisition unless the conduct is willfully or
the appropriate EMS units as soon as possible and report any clinical
instructor of a person who gratuitously renders emergency care involving the
organization, such as the American Red Cross, the American Heart
(E) Established a policy to call 9-1-1 to activate the emergency
local equivalent as soon as possible after the emergency use of the
Any person who renders emergency care
Senate
ft. and larger and at least
Bill 93 (2006)
treatment to a person in cardiac arrest by using an AED must activate the
The prescribing physician who authorizes
through 6 and rules adopted by the department of Health. nationally recognized organization. AEDs located in a health spa "shall at all times be placed in the location that best provides accessibility to staff, members, and guests," must be located "in plain view," and must be marked with a sign that indicates its location and a sign that provides instructions for use. acts or omissions of a person who renders emergency care in good faith. setting during regular business hours. reporting of AED utilization. existence, location, and type of device it possesses; and. under this subsection must conform to American Heart Association and
If protocol is not followed, the Department may issue a
A person or entity that owns or leases an
A person who has obtained appropriate
You may get the assistance from your local EMS authority on these requirements. The plan must specify: The individuals who are
individual, business, or organization to in good faith gratuitously render
Back to Top. An individual who provides emergency care
expected to operate an AED for the registered facility has successfully
reported to the licensed physician or advanced practice registered nurse
wanton misconduct of the person rendering emergency medical care. AEDs, or first aid in a course which complies generally recognized standards
This
Register the program with the office
have received appropriate training in CPR and use of an AED by a
Regulation and Licensure (R & L) and that the AED is maintained and
staff on-site at any one time must have at least one AED with
guidelines established by the Department of Health and Human Services
registration shall expire after 4 years. On the consumer end, this means you will need a physician's prescription before you buy. location where the AED is accessible and can be quickly retrieved. AED pursuant to the AED manufacturer's specifications; The person involves a physician to
out-of-hospital emergency care or treatment to a person in cardiac