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Massachusetts State AED Law
S0 1123 2011
A bill requiring that all public schools in the state have an AED on-site, and an AED trained individual available during school hours and at school-sponsored events, including those off campus.
S0 0261 2011
A bill requiring that all coaches have current certification in CPR and AED use from the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross or other nationally recognized organization.
SB 2681 2006
Requires AEDs in health clubs
Chapter 142 1999
Expands on Good Samaritan protection.
Chapter 137 1998
Establishes immunity for CPR and use of an AED.
Requirements
Physician
Each AED provider should contract with an AED medical director, who shall be responsible for ensuring that the AED agency complies with AED maintenance, AED provider training and notice requirements.
CPR/AED Training
An AED provider is a person who has successfully complete a course in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and in the use of an AED that meets or exceeds the standards established by the American Heart Association or the American National Red Cross and whose evidence of successful course completion has not expired.
EMS Notification
Prior to implementation of its public access defibrillation program, the AED provider should notify the local police and the emergency medical services provider of the number, type and location of the AED in its possession.
Maintenance Program
The defibrillator must be maintained and tested according to the manufacturer's operational guidelines.
Notification of Use
Each AED provider, in each instance of responding to a request for emergency care or treatment, should contact the police or emergency medical services in the city or town in which they are located and provide a report to its AED medical director.
Good Samaritan Protection
Rescuer
Any AED provider who in good faith renders emergency cardiopulmonary resuscitation or automatic external defibrillation, in accordance with his training through a public access defibrillation program, to any person who apparently requires cardiopulmonary resuscitation or defibrillation, shall not be liable for acts or omissions, other than gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct, resulting from the rendering of emergency cardiopulmonary resuscitation or defibrillation.
The information posted on our website is not intended as legal advice and may contain inaccurate or incomplete information. We encourage you to contact your state representative should you require more information.
The information posted on our website is not intended as legal advice and may contain inaccurate or incomplete information. We encourage you to contact your state representative should you require more information.
