New York — AED and CPR state law overview
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New York State AED Law

Stay compliant with New York AED laws. Learn the requirements for AED placement, maintenance, training, and Good Samaritan protections to help keep your organization prepared.
1.Requirement 2.Good Samaritan Protection 3.Laws / Legislation 4.FAQs

01

Requirement

Physician

Must have involvement of a licensed physician to ensure compliance.

CPR/AED Training

(a) State officers and employees charged with management of public buildings should endeavor to recruit volunteers or, in appropriate circumstances, assign employees, in compliance with the applicable collective bargaining agreements and relevant Labor Law provisions, as part of their official job duties to operate AEDs, such that there are optimally not less than two operators per each AED or, in multiple floor buildings, two operators per floor, whichever is greater, which operators are trained in the operation and use of an AED and whose regular workstations are located in proximity of AEDs such that they may be able to comply with the response time described in section 303.3(b)(1) of this Part. (b) Operator training shall include a combination of both CPR and AED training. An AED operator is required to successfully complete a CPR/AED training class at intervals necessary to maintain certification.

EMS Notification

The public access defibrillation provider shall notify the regional council of the existence, location and type of any automated external defibrillator it possesses.

Maintenance Program

The public access defibrillation provider shall cause the automated external defibrillator to be maintained and tested according to applicable standards of the manufacturer and any appropriate government agency. Every use of an AED shall be promptly reported to the emergency health care provider. There are additional requirements for entities establishing an AED program in New York City.

Notification of Use

Every use of an AED on a patient shall be immediately reported to the appropriate local emergency medical services system, emergency communications center or emergency vehicle dispatch center as appropriate and promptly reported to the emergency health care provider.

02

Good Samaritan Protection

Rescuer
Purchaser
Physician
NY Public Health Law § 3000-a
2015

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

03

Laws / Legislation

Reference Date Summary
NY Codes Rules and Reg Art 12-C §220 – 228-C
2020

An act to amend the general business law, and require Automated External Defibrillators at trampoline parks.

NY Codes Rules and Reg § 8 NYCRR 61.10
2017

Outlines AED requirements for dental offices.

NY Codes Rules and Reg § 9 NYCRR 303.9
2017

After the initial installation, a replacement schedule which considers the useful life of the AED units shall be developed by the State agency. The replacement schedule should be updated periodically.

NY Codes Rules and Reg § 9 NYCRR 303.8
2017

Provides steps that are to be followed by the AED coordinator upon responding to an emergency cardiac event.

NY Codes Rules and Reg § 9 NYCRR 303.7
2017

Outlines the responsibilities that are required to obtain an AED.

NY Codes Rules and Reg § 9 NYCRR 303.6
2017

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

NY Codes Rules and Reg § 9 NYCRR 303.5
2017

Outlines responsibilities of AED coordinators and State Agencies.

NY Codes Rules and Reg § 9 NYCRR 303.4
2017

Outlines a comprehensive plan for training, certification, and credentialing of cardiac care providers in the use of AEDs.

NY Codes Rules and Reg § 9 NYCRR 303.3
2017

Subject to the phased-in implementation of AEDs, each State agency shall endeavor to have sufficient AEDs available at each of its public buildings to ensure ready access for use during emergencies.

NY Codes Rules and Reg § 9 NYCRR 303.2
2017

Outlines a comprehensive plan for training, certification, and credentialing of cardiac care providers in the use of AEDs.

NY Codes Rules and Reg § 9 NYCRR 303.1
2017

Defines: Automated External Defibrillator, Public Building, State Agency, Collaborative Agreement, Emergency Health Care Provider, Regional Emergency Medical Services Council, and Commissioner.

NY Codes Rules and Reg § 9 NYCRR 303.0
2017

Provides the purpose of installation regulations.

NY Education Law § 917
2017

Outlines AED requirements for school districts.

NY Public Health Law § 225
2016

Outlines AED requirements for places of public assembly and swimming facilities.

NY Public Buildings Law § 140
2015

Outlines AED requirements for buildings of the state.

NY Education Law § 6611
2014

Outlines AED requirements for dental offices.

NY Public Health Law § 3000-b
2014

Good Samaritan protection for UNTRAINED users.

NY Education Law § 804-d
2013

Instructions regarding the correct use of an AED shall be included as a part of the health education curriculum in all senior high schools.

SO4485
2011

Requires all health clubs to have an AED and a CPR/AED certified employee on staff during business hours.

SO2923
2011

Requires all dental offices to have an AED on site and all dentists shall hold current CPR certification.

SR 827
2011

A bill that encourages school districts to provide training for athletic coaches on AED use.

AB 8741
2011

Amends immunity protection to include businesses, entities, partnerships, corporations, or societies.

NY Gen Business Law § 621 – a
2010

Outlines AED requirements for health clubs.

NY Gen Business Law § 621
2010

Defines: Contract for Services, Health Club, Secretary, Seller, Buyer, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, and Automated External Defibrillator.

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