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Follow on Google News | New AED-Related LegislationA summary of recent Automated External Defibrillator (AED) related legislative amendments, changes, and updates from across the country.
By: Annuvia, Inc Below is a summary of recent Automated External Defibrillator (AED) legal action from across the country. Connecticut (Stratford) Effective January and July 2009 Mandates AEDs in all municipal buildings (including schools), health clubs, dining establishments (seating 125 or more) , lodging establishments (30 or more rooms) and retail establishments (occupancy of 250 persons) in sufficient numbers and locations so that an AED is accessible within one minute in the event of an emergency. Hawaii Passed legislature without opposition. Pending signature by Governor House bill 1537 broadens Good Samaritan protection from civil liability to any person operating an AED in a good faith attempt to resuscitate a person in danger of loss of life. Persons providing AEDs are similarly protected. Illinois Effective: July 1, 2009 An Illinois statute mandating Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in physical fitness facilities has been amended to include many outdoor as well as indoor facilities such as swimming pools and athletic fields. The new requirement affects many publicly owned facilities and public schools grades K through university level if the facility is “supervised by one or more persons other than maintenance or security personal employed…for the purpose of directly supervising the physical fitness activities taking place.” Kansas Signed by the Governor and pending publication in Kansas Statute Book SB 102 broadens the protection of the Good Samaritan law regarding utilization of an AED to any person using an automated external defibrillator in good faith to render emergency care or treatment. Previously, the protections extended only to a “trained qualified person”. Kentucky Signed by Governor 3/24/09 HB 383 requires high school coaches to be trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and in the use of AEDs and for AEDs to be on-site for every high school practice, athletic activity or sporting event. New Jersey Pending Governor’s Signature S-2146 requires assisted living facilities to acquire at least one AED and to have employees trained to use the machine by March 2010. Washington Effective: March 2, 2009 Requires dental offices to have an AED on site and to provide Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider training for all staff involved in direct patient care. # # # Annuvia (http://www.annuvia.com) is a leading provider of health, safety, emergency preparedness, and emergency response services in the nation. It provides emergency training programs for CPR/AEDs, first aid safety, and customized consultative solutions. End
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