South Carolina State AED Law

South Carolina State AED Law

 Summary of Requirements
AED-Check.jpg Physician Must employ or obtain a health care professional to serve as AED liaison.
AED-Check.jpg CPR/AED Training A person or entity that acquires an AED shall require its designated AED users to have current training in CPR and AED use by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or National Safety Council.
AED-Check.jpg Maintenance Program Must maintain and test the AED according to the manufacturer’s operational guidelines and keep written records of maintenance and testing. Must have in place an AED program approved by its AED liaison which includes CPR and AED training, AED protocol or guidelines, AED deployment strategies, and an AED equipment maintenance plan;
 AED-Check.jpg Notification of Use Must include in the AED protocol or guidelines that a person who renders emergency care or treatment to a person in cardiac arrest caused by ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia by using an AED must activate the emergency medical services system or 911 as soon as possible. Must also report any clinical use of the AED to the AED liaison.

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SC Code § 44-76-40 -2016

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

 Laws / Legislation
 Reference
DateSummary
 SC Code
§ 44-76-30
2016Outlines instructions to ensure the public health and safety for a person that acquires an AED.
SC Code
§ 44-76-20
2016Defines: Automated External Defibrillator, Health Care Professional, and Designated AED User.
SC Code
§ 59-17-155
2016Requires that school districts implement an automated external defibrillator program for each high school.
SC Code
§ 59-32-30
2016Outlines a comprehensive plan for training, certification, and credentialing of statewide school districts.

 

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