Florida State AED Laws and Legislation Requirements

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Requirement

Physician

No Current Legislation

CPR/AED Training

All persons who use an automated external defibrillator are encouraged to obtain appropriate training, to include completion of a course in cardiopulmonary resuscitation or successful completion of a basic first aid course that includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation training, and demonstrated proficiency in the use of an automated external defibrillator.

EMS Notification

Any person or entity in possession of an automated external defibrillator is encouraged to notify register with the local emergency medical services medical director of the existence and location of the automated external defibrillator.

Maintenance Program

Must properly maintain and test the AED on a regularly scheduled basis.

Notification of Use

Any person who uses an automated external defibrillator shall activate the emergency medical services system as soon as possible upon use of the automated external defibrillator.

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Good Samaritan Protection

Rescuer

Purchaser

FL Stat § 768.1325

2011

Provides Good Samaritan protection for use of an AED and establishes guidelines for AED programs.

03

Laws / Legislation

House Bill No. 7011

2020

Amends law requiring AEDs on the school grounds of Florida High School Athletic Association

FL Stat § 1003.453

2018

CPR instruction, if voluntarily provided to students beginning in grade 6 (encouraged but not mandated), must be based on a “nationally recognized program” using evidence-based guidelines.

FL Stat § 768.1326

2013

Outlines AED requirements for buildings owned or leased by the state.

FL Stat § 258.0165

2012

Outlines AED requirements for state parks.

FL Stat § 429.255

2012

Outlines AED requirements for assisted living facilities.

FL Stat § 1006.165

2011

Outlines AED requirements for public schools.

FL Stat § 401.2915

2011

It is the intent of the Legislature that an AED may be used by any person for the purpose of saving the life of another person in cardiac arrest. In order to achieve that goal, the Legislature intends to encourage training in lifesaving first aid and set standards for and encourage the use of AEDs.

FL Admin Code § 64J-1.023

2008

Outlines instructions to ensure the public health and safety for a person that acquires an AED.

FL Admin Code § 64B5-17.015

2004

As part of the minimum standard of care, every dental office location shall be required to have an AED by February 28, 2006. Any dentist practicing after February 28, 2006, without an AED on site shall be considered to be practicing below the minimum standard of care.

FL Stat § 64B5-17.015

2004

Outlines AED requirements for dental offices.

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