Summary of Requirements | ||
Physician | Upon acquiring a defibrillator, medical direction must be enlisted by the acquirer from a licensed physician in the use of the defibrillator and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. | |
CPR/AED Training | Expected defibrillator users must receive reasonable instruction in defibrillator use and cardiopulmonary resuscitation by a course approved by the department of health. | |
EMS Notification | The person or entity who acquires a defibrillator shall notify the local emergency medical services organization about the existence and the location of the defibrillator. | |
Maintenance Program | The defibrillator must be maintained and tested by the acquirer according to the manufacturer’s operational guidelines. | |
Notification of Use | The defibrillator user shall call 911 or its local equivalent as soon as possible after the emergency use of the defibrillator and shall assure that appropriate follow-up data is made available as requested by emergency medical service or other health care providers. |
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Good Samaritan Protection | ||||
Rescuer | Purchaser | Property Owner | Physician | Trainer |
WA Rev Code RCW 4.24.300 – 2014 Provides Good Samaritan protection for use of an AED and establishes guidelines for AED programs. |
Laws / Legislation | ||
Reference | Date | Summary |
HB 1556 | 2014 | Provides guidelines for AED programs in high schools |
WA Rev Code § 28A.230.179 | 2013 | Each school district that operates a high school must offer instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation to students as provided in this section. Beginning with the 2013-14 school year, instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation must be included in at least one health class necessary for graduation. |
WA Rev Code § 28A.300.471 | 2013 | Outlines the responsibilities of the office of the superintendent of public instruction. |
WA Admin Code § WAC 246-817-722 | 2009 | Outlines AED requirements for dental offices. |
HB 1756 | 2005 | A bill addressing the arrival of first responders with automatic external defibrillator capability. |
WA Rev Code § RCW 70.54.310 | 1998 | Outlines the responsibilities of a person who acquires an AED. |
HB 2998 | 1998 | Provides immunity protection and establishes requirements for automated external defibrillators. |
WA Admin Code § 246-817-770 | 1995 | Outlines AED requirements for offices in which general anesthesia (including deep sedation) is administered. |
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