Virginia State AED Laws and Legislation Requirements

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Requirement

Physician

A licensed physician shall supervise the defibrillation program, including personnel training, local emergency medical services coordination, protocol approval, automated external defibrillator deployment strategies, and an equipment maintenance plan and records.

CPR/AED Training

All operators of the automated external defibrillator shall be required to receive and successfully complete training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and in the use of automated external defibrillators in a course which has been approved by the Board of Health.

EMS Notification

Must register AED with the Board of Health.

Maintenance Program

The defibrillator shall be maintained and tested in compliance with the manufacturer’s operational guidelines and any Board regulations and written records of such maintenance and testing shall be kept.

Notification of Use

No Current Legislation

02

Good Samaritan Protection

Rescuer

Purchaser

Physician

Trainer

VA Code § 8.01-225

2007

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

03

Laws / Legislation

VA Code § 59.1-296.2:2

2020

An Act to amend and reenact § 59.1-296 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 59.1-296.2:2, relating to Virginia Health Club Act; automated external
defibrillators required in health clubs.

VA Code § 22.1-253.13:4

2016

Beginning with first-time ninth grade students in the 2016-2017 school year, requirements for the standard and advanced diplomas shall include a requirement to be trained in emergency first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and the use of AEDs, including hands-on practice of the skills necessary to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

VA Code 6 § VAC 15‐40‐405

2011

There shall be a minimum of one AED unit available in penitentiary facilities. All security staff shall receive training in the operation of the unit. This requirement provides for enhanced First Aid during a crisis medical situation

VA Admin Code § 60-20-110

2005

Outlines AED requirements for dental offices

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