Oregon — AED and CPR state law overview
STATE LAW

Oregon State AED Law

Stay compliant with Oregon AED laws. Learn the requirements for AED placement, maintenance, training, and Good Samaritan protections to help keep your organization prepared.

01

Requirement

Physician

Physician automated external defibrillator prescription required.

CPR/AED Training

A sufficient number of employees must receive training in the use of an automated external defibrillator so that at least one trained employee may be reasonably expected to be present at the public setting during regular business hours.

EMS Notification

No Current Legislation

Maintenance Program

The AED must be maintained, inspected and serviced, the battery and the electrodes for the automated external defibrillator must be in accordance with guidelines set forth by the manufacturer. The automated external defibrillator must be stored in a location from which it can be quickly retrieved during regular business hours. The presence and location of each automated external defibrillator must be clearly marked.

Notification of Use

Each location must establish a policy to call 9-1-1 to activate the emergency medical services system as soon as practicable after the potential need for the automated external defibrillator is recognized.

02

Good Samaritan Protection

Rescuer
Purchaser
Property Owner
Physician
Trainer

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

03

Laws / Legislation

Reference Date Summary
2016

Outlines AED requirements for dental offices.

2015

As an integral part of the health education curriculum or the physical education curriculum for students in grades 7 through 12, each school district must provide instruction in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and the use of an automated external defibrillator.

2015

Outlines AED requirements for schools.

2014

Provides immunity for a person using an AED in good faith.

2013

Outlines AED requirements for camps.

2010

Requires AEDs in all public and private schools.

2010

Requires an AED in community colleges and schools of higher education.  Revises the requirement for a defibrillator in health clubs.

2009

Outlines AED requirements for places of public assembly.

2009

Requires at least one automated external defibrillator on the premises
for business with 50,000 or more square feet and at least 25 people
congregating per day.

2007

Outlines AED requirements for health clubs.

2007

Outlines AED requirements for swimming pools.

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