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Law Library

PlusTrac™ works to collect all the details associated with state compliance. The details are included in our software and are used to help you with compliance. Use the map below to review the laws for each individual state.

State Requirements

No Requirements

Operational Requirements

Operational and Medical Direction Requirements

Alabama

Requirements	Yes or No	Reference
State Specific RX Required
Samaritan Untrained Protection Required		§ 6-5-332
Samaritan Trained Protection Required
Medical Direction Required
State Medical Direction Required
AED Routinely Maintained Required		§ 6-5-332.3
Training Required		§ 6-5-332.3
Response Plan Required
Notify Dispatch Agency Required		§ 6-5-332.3
Notify EMS Agency Required
Notify Other Agency Required
Provide Post Use Required
Facilities Require AED Required		§ 16-1-45 Public K-12 Schools, 420-5-4-.04 Assisted Living Facilites,

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Alaska

Requirements	Yes or No	Reference
State Specific RX Required
Samaritan Untrained Protection Required		Sec. 09.65.087
Samaritan Trained Protection Required
Medical Direction Required
State Medical Direction Required
AED Routinely Maintained Required
Training Required
Response Plan Required
Notify Dispatch Agency Required
Notify EMS Agency Required
Notify Other Agency Required
Provide Post Use Required
Facilities Require AED Required

Arizona

Requirements	Yes or No	Reference
State Specific RX Required
Samaritan Untrained Protection Required		36-2263
Samaritan Trained Protection Required
Medical Direction Required		36-2262(1)
State Medical Direction Required
AED Routinely Maintained Required		36-2262(4)
Training Required
Response Plan Required
Notify Dispatch Agency Required
Notify EMS Agency Required
Notify Other Agency Required
Provide Post Use Required		36-2262(3)
Facilities Require AED Required		State Buildings 34-401, Dental Offices R4-11-1301A

Arkansas

Requirements	Yes or No	Reference
State Specific RX Required
Samaritan Untrained Protection Required		20-13-1305(a)
Samaritan Trained Protection Required
Medical Direction Required
State Medical Direction Required
AED Routinely Maintained Required		20-13-1304(2)
Training Required		6-10-122, 20-13-1304
Response Plan Required
Notify Dispatch Agency Required		20-13-1304(3)(b)
Notify EMS Agency Required
Notify Other Agency Required
Provide Post Use Required
Facilities Require AED Required		School Campuses 6-10-122, Health Spas 20-13-1306, Detention Facilities 00.6.26.14

California

Requirements	Yes or No	Reference
State Specific RX Required
Samaritan Untrained Protection Required		§ 1714.21 AED operator who has completed a basic CPR course which complies with the standards adopted by the AHA or ARC and who, in good faith, renders emergency CPR during an emergency, any person who, in good faith and not for compensation, renders emergency care or treatment by the use of an AED at the scene of an emergency.
Samaritan Trained Protection Required
Medical Direction Required		104113 *Health Studios and Schools with Atletic programs: written plan that exists that describes the procedures to be followed in the event of an emergency that may involve the use of an automatic external defibrillator, to ensure compliance with the requirements of this section. The written plan shall include, but not be limited to, immediate notification of 911 and trained office personnel at the start of automatic external defibrillator procedures.
State Medical Direction Required
AED Routinely Maintained Required		1797.196 AED is maintained and tested according to the manufacturer’s operational guidelines and instructions. AED tested at least biannually and after each use. Detailed FULL Inspection required every 90 days (30 days for Health Studios or Every use). Records of the maintenance and testing required are maintained.
Training Required		104113 Graduating HS students compression only CPR training. All employees of health studio receive training within 30 days of hire date. When an AED is placed in a building, the building owner shall notify the tenants of AED location(s) and provide contact information to tenants if they want to voluntarily take AED or CPR training once a year and offer a demonstration to at least one person in building. Provide as least one trained responder for every AED up to the first five, and one additional employee shall be trained for each additional five AEDs, available to respond during normal operating hours. Affected public entity to provide training for employees on AED use.
Response Plan Required		104113, 44-232.01 Health Studios, Interscholastic Athletics
Notify Dispatch Agency Required
Notify EMS Agency Required		1797.196 Notify local EMS agency of the existence, location, and type of AED acquired.
Notify Other Agency Required
Provide Post Use Required
Facilities Require AED Required		CA Health & Safety Code: 104113, 19300, CA Ed Code: 116045, CA Pub Utilities Code: 35179.6, 99175 New Building Construction 19300 Dental Sedation Assistant Permit Courses; Health Studios; New Building Construction or modified, renovated or tenant improved; AEDs at public swimming pools; Interscholastic athletic programs; Commuter Rail Trains

Colorado

Requirements	Yes or No	Reference
State Specific RX Required
Samaritan Untrained Protection Required		13-21-108.1 (4)(a)
Samaritan Trained Protection Required
Medical Direction Required
State Medical Direction Required		13-21-108.1 (2)(b), (3)(a)(IV)
AED Routinely Maintained Required		13-21-108.1 (3)(a)(II)
Training Required		13-21-108.1 (3)(a)(I)
Response Plan Required		13-21-108.1 (3)(a)(IV)
Notify Dispatch Agency Required		13-21-108.1 (3)(b)
Notify EMS Agency Required
Notify Other Agency Required
Provide Post Use Required
Facilities Require AED Required		Dental Offices 3CCR 709-1(1)

Connecticut

Requirements	Yes or No	Reference
State Specific RX Required
Samaritan Untrained Protection Required		52-557b
Samaritan Trained Protection Required
Medical Direction Required
State Medical Direction Required
AED Routinely Maintained Required
Training Required
Response Plan Required
Notify Dispatch Agency Required
Notify EMS Agency Required
Notify Other Agency Required
Provide Post Use Required
Facilities Require AED Required		Public Schools –10a-55l Public Golf Courses - 19a-197c Athletic Departments for higher Educ- 10a-551

Delaware

Requirements	Yes or No	Reference
State Specific RX Required
Samaritan Untrained Protection Required		16 Del. C. § 3005C
Samaritan Trained Protection Required
Medical Direction Required
State Medical Direction Required
AED Routinely Maintained Required		16 Del. C. § 3003C(a)(2)
Training Required		16 Del. C. § 3003C(a)(1) CDR 16-4000-4303
Response Plan Required
Notify Dispatch Agency Required
Notify EMS Agency Required
Notify Other Agency Required		CDR 16-4000-4303
Provide Post Use Required		16 Del. C. § 3003C(a)(3)
Facilities Require AED Required

Florida

Requirements	Yes or No	Reference
State Specific RX Required
Samaritan Untrained Protection Required		768.1325
Samaritan Trained Protection Required
Medical Direction Required
State Medical Direction Required
AED Routinely Maintained Required
Training Required		401.2915(a)
Response Plan Required
Notify Dispatch Agency Required
Notify EMS Agency Required		401.2915(b)
Notify Other Agency Required
Provide Post Use Required
Facilities Require AED Required		State Parks 258.0165, Assisted Living Facilities 429.255, Public Schools 1006.165, Dentists 64B5-17.015, State Buildings 768.1326

Georgia

Requirements	Yes or No	Reference
State Specific RX Required
Samaritan Untrained Protection Required		31-11-53.1, 51-1-29.3
Samaritan Trained Protection Required
Medical Direction Required		31-11-53.2(C)
State Medical Direction Required
AED Routinely Maintained Required		31-11-53.2(B)
Training Required		31-11-53.1(1), 31-11-53.2(A)
Response Plan Required
Notify Dispatch Agency Required		31-11-53.2(2)
Notify EMS Agency Required		31-11-53.2(2)
Notify Other Agency Required
Provide Post Use Required		31-11-53.1
Facilities Require AED Required		Public High Schools 20-2-775(b)

Hawaii

Requirements	Yes or No	Reference
State Specific RX Required
Samaritan Untrained Protection Required		663-1.5
Samaritan Trained Protection Required
Medical Direction Required
State Medical Direction Required
AED Routinely Maintained Required
Training Required
Response Plan Required
Notify Dispatch Agency Required
Notify EMS Agency Required
Notify Other Agency Required
Provide Post Use Required
Facilities Require AED Required

Idaho

Requirements	Yes or No	Reference
State Specific RX Required
Samaritan Untrained Protection Required		5-337(3)(a)
Samaritan Trained Protection Required
Medical Direction Required
State Medical Direction Required
AED Routinely Maintained Required		5-337(ii)
Training Required		5-337(i)
Response Plan Required
Notify Dispatch Agency Required		5-337(b)
Notify EMS Agency Required
Notify Other Agency Required
Provide Post Use Required
Facilities Require AED Required		Dentist who administer Moderate/deep Sedation 19.01.01.060

Illinois

Requirements	Yes or No	Reference
State Specific RX Required
Samaritan Untrained Protection Required		210 ILCS 50/3.150, § 745 ILCS 49/12
Samaritan Trained Protection Required
Medical Direction Required
State Medical Direction Required
AED Routinely Maintained Required		§ 410 ILCS 4/20, § 525.600
Training Required		§ 410 ILCS 4/20, § 525.400, § 525.600
Response Plan Required
Notify Dispatch Agency Required		§ 410 ILCS 4/20, § 525.600
Notify EMS Agency Required
Notify Other Agency Required
Provide Post Use Required		Any person who renders out-of-hospital emergency care or treatment to a person in cardiac arrest by using an automated external defibrillator activates the EMS System as soon as possible and reports any clinical use of the automated external defibrillator to the responding emergency medical services personnel. (Section 20(a) of the Act)
Facilities Require AED Required		Physical Fitness Facilities § 210 ILCS 74/15 & 77 § 527, Dental offices that administer anesthesia or sedation § 225 ILCS 25/44.5, Horse Racing Facilities § 230 ILCS 5/31.2

Indiana

Requirements	Yes or No	Reference
State Specific RX Required
Samaritan Untrained Protection Required		34-30-12-19b)
Samaritan Trained Protection Required
Medical Direction Required
State Medical Direction Required
AED Routinely Maintained Required		16-31-6.5-4
Training Required
Response Plan Required
Notify Dispatch Agency Required		16-31-6.5-5(1), 16-31-6.5-6
Notify EMS Agency Required		16-31-6.5-5(2)
Notify Other Agency Required
Provide Post Use Required
Facilities Require AED Required		Health Clubs 24-4-15-5

Iowa

Requirements	Yes or No	Reference
State Specific RX Required
Samaritan Untrained Protection Required		613.17(2)
Samaritan Trained Protection Required
Medical Direction Required
State Medical Direction Required
AED Routinely Maintained Required		641-143.12(135)
Training Required
Response Plan Required
Notify Dispatch Agency Required
Notify EMS Agency Required
Notify Other Agency Required
Provide Post Use Required
Facilities Require AED Required		Track, Gambling Structucres and Gambling Boats 491-5.4(99D,99F)

Kansas

Requirements	Yes or No	Reference
State Specific RX Required
Samaritan Untrained Protection Required		§ 65-6149a
Samaritan Trained Protection Required
Medical Direction Required
State Medical Direction Required
AED Routinely Maintained Required
Training Required
Response Plan Required
Notify Dispatch Agency Required
Notify EMS Agency Required
Notify Other Agency Required
Provide Post Use Required
Facilities Require AED Required		Dentists who offer sedation K.A.R. § 71-5-11

Kentucky

Requirements	Yes or No	Reference
State Specific RX Required
Samaritan Untrained Protection Required		311.668
Samaritan Trained Protection Required
Medical Direction Required
State Medical Direction Required		311.667
AED Routinely Maintained Required		311.667
Training Required		311.667
Response Plan Required		311.667
Notify Dispatch Agency Required		311.667
Notify EMS Agency Required		311.667
Notify Other Agency Required
Provide Post Use Required
Facilities Require AED Required		Dentists who offer Anesthesia or sedation 201 KAR 8:550

Louisiana

Requirements	Yes or No	Reference
State Specific RX Required
Samaritan Untrained Protection Required		§ 9:2793
Samaritan Trained Protection Required
Medical Direction Required		40:1137.3, 6103
State Medical Direction Required
AED Routinely Maintained Required		40:1137.3, 6103
Training Required		40:1137.3, 6103
Response Plan Required
Notify Dispatch Agency Required		40:1137.3, 6103
Notify EMS Agency Required		40:1137.3, 6103
Notify Other Agency Required		58:57.3
Provide Post Use Required		6103, 6105
Facilities Require AED Required		Physical Fitness Facilities, Intercollegiate Athletic Institutions, High Schools 40:1137.3, 6103

Maine

Requirements	Yes or No	Reference
State Specific RX Required
Samaritan Untrained Protection Required		2150-C(6)
Samaritan Trained Protection Required
Medical Direction Required
State Medical Direction Required
AED Routinely Maintained Required
Training Required
Response Plan Required
Notify Dispatch Agency Required
Notify EMS Agency Required
Notify Other Agency Required
Provide Post Use Required
Facilities Require AED Required

Maryland

Requirements	Yes or No	Reference
State Specific RX Required
Samaritan Untrained Protection Required		§ 13-517
Samaritan Trained Protection Required
Medical Direction Required
State Medical Direction Required		30.06.03.02
AED Routinely Maintained Required		30.06.02.01, § 13-517
Training Required		30.06.02.01, § 13-517
Response Plan Required		§ 13-517
Notify Dispatch Agency Required
Notify EMS Agency Required
Notify Other Agency Required		30.06.02.01, 30.06.02.04, § 13-517
Provide Post Use Required		30.06.02.03, § 13-517
Facilities Require AED Required		High Schools § 7-425, 13a.05.10.03, County or Municipality owned pools § 1-1310, Dentists who offer sedation 44.12.11

Massachusetts

Requirements	Yes or No	Reference
State Specific RX Required
Samaritan Untrained Protection Required
Samaritan Trained Protection Required		12V1/2
Medical Direction Required		12V1/2
State Medical Direction Required		12V1/2
AED Routinely Maintained Required		12V1/2
Training Required		12V1/2
Response Plan Required
Notify Dispatch Agency Required		12V1/2
Notify EMS Agency Required		12V1/2
Notify Other Agency Required
Provide Post Use Required
Facilities Require AED Required		Health Club 78A, Long Term Care Facilities 150.002, Dental Offices who offer anesthesia 6.04-6.15, Schools 71, 54C

Michigan

Requirements	Yes or No	Reference
State Specific RX Required
Samaritan Untrained Protection Required		691.1504
Samaritan Trained Protection Required
Medical Direction Required
State Medical Direction Required
AED Routinely Maintained Required
Training Required
Response Plan Required
Notify Dispatch Agency Required
Notify EMS Agency Required
Notify Other Agency Required
Provide Post Use Required
Facilities Require AED Required		Health Clubs 333.26312

Minnesota

Requirements	Yes or No	Reference
State Specific RX Required
Samaritan Untrained Protection Required		604A.01
Samaritan Trained Protection Required
Medical Direction Required
State Medical Direction Required
AED Routinely Maintained Required
Training Required
Response Plan Required		403.51Subd 10
Notify Dispatch Agency Required
Notify EMS Agency Required
Notify Other Agency Required		403.51 Subd.3(1)
Provide Post Use Required
Facilities Require AED Required		Dentists who administer general anesthesia, deep sedation or moderate sedation § 3100.3600

Mississippi

Requirements	Yes or No	Reference
State Specific RX Required
Samaritan Untrained Protection Required		73-25-37
Samaritan Trained Protection Required
Medical Direction Required		41-60-33(a)
State Medical Direction Required		41-60-33(a)
AED Routinely Maintained Required
Training Required		41-60-33(b)
Response Plan Required
Notify Dispatch Agency Required
Notify EMS Agency Required
Notify Other Agency Required
Provide Post Use Required
Facilities Require AED Required		Dental Offices § 73-9-19 Licensed Gaming Establishment CMSR 50-012-03

Missouri

Requirements	Yes or No	Reference
State Specific RX Required
Samaritan Untrained Protection Required		§ 190.092
Samaritan Trained Protection Required
Medical Direction Required		§ 190.092
State Medical Direction Required
AED Routinely Maintained Required		§ 190.092
Training Required		§ 190.092
Response Plan Required		§ 190.092
Notify Dispatch Agency Required		§ 190.092
Notify EMS Agency Required		§ 190.092
Notify Other Agency Required
Provide Post Use Required
Facilities Require AED Required		All basic life support ambulances and stretcher vans operated in the state of Missouri

Montana

Requirements	Yes or No	Reference
State Specific RX Required
Samaritan Untrained Protection Required		50-6-505
Samaritan Trained Protection Required
Medical Direction Required
State Medical Direction Required		50-6-502, 37.104.601
AED Routinely Maintained Required		50-6-502
Training Required		50-6-502
Response Plan Required		50-6-502, 37.104.604
Notify Dispatch Agency Required		50-6-502, 37.104.605
Notify EMS Agency Required		50-6-502, 37.104.605
Notify Other Agency Required
Provide Post Use Required		50-6-502, 37.104.606
Facilities Require AED Required

Nebraska

Requirements	Yes or No	Reference
State Specific RX Required
Samaritan Untrained Protection Required		§ 71-51,102; 14-004
Samaritan Trained Protection Required
Medical Direction Required
State Medical Direction Required
AED Routinely Maintained Required
Training Required
Response Plan Required
Notify Dispatch Agency Required
Notify EMS Agency Required		§ 71-51,102; 14-003
Notify Other Agency Required
Provide Post Use Required
Facilities Require AED Required

Nevada

Requirements	Yes or No	Reference
State Specific RX Required
Samaritan Untrained Protection Required		41.5
Samaritan Trained Protection Required
Medical Direction Required
State Medical Direction Required
AED Routinely Maintained Required		41.5
Training Required
Response Plan Required
Notify Dispatch Agency Required
Notify EMS Agency Required
Notify Other Agency Required
Provide Post Use Required
Facilities Require AED Required		450B.600 High schools, Largest airport in the county, Sporting Arenas, Capital Building & Legislative Building, Grant Sawyer Building, County Offices, 450B.690 Special Events as described within

New Hampshire

Requirements	Yes or No	Reference
State Specific RX Required
Samaritan Untrained Protection Required		153-A:31
Samaritan Trained Protection Required
Medical Direction Required
State Medical Direction Required
AED Routinely Maintained Required
Training Required		153-A:30
Response Plan Required
Notify Dispatch Agency Required
Notify EMS Agency Required
Notify Other Agency Required		153-A:33
Provide Post Use Required
Facilities Require AED Required

New Jersey

Requirements	Yes or No	Reference
State Specific RX Required
Samaritan Untrained Protection Required		§ 2A:62A-27
Samaritan Trained Protection Required
Medical Direction Required		§ 2A:62A-25
State Medical Direction Required
AED Routinely Maintained Required		§ 2A:62A-25
Training Required		§ 2A:62A-25
Response Plan Required		§ 2A:62A-25
Notify Dispatch Agency Required
Notify EMS Agency Required		§ 2A:62A-25
Notify Other Agency Required
Provide Post Use Required
Facilities Require AED Required		Health Clubs 2A:62A-31, Schools § 18A:40-41a, Nursing Homes / Assisted Living Residences § 8:36-14.1, Long Term Care Facilities

New Mexico

Requirements	Yes or No	Reference
State Specific RX Required
Samaritan Untrained Protection Required		§ 24-10C-7, § 7.27.8.11
Samaritan Trained Protection Required
Medical Direction Required
State Medical Direction Required
AED Routinely Maintained Required		§ 24-10C-4, § 7.27.8.9
Training Required		§ 24-10C-4, § 7.27.8.9
Response Plan Required		§ 24-10C-4, § 7.27.8.9
Notify Dispatch Agency Required		§ 24-10C-4, § 7.27.8.9
Notify EMS Agency Required		§ 24-10C-4, § 7.27.8.9
Notify Other Agency Required		§ 24-10C-4, § 7.27.8.9
Provide Post Use Required		§ 7.27.8.9
Facilities Require AED Required

New York

Requirements	Yes or No	Reference
State Specific RX Required
Samaritan Untrained Protection Required		§ 3000-a, § 3000-b
Samaritan Trained Protection Required
Medical Direction Required
State Medical Direction Required		§ 3000-b
AED Routinely Maintained Required		§ 3000-b
Training Required		§ 3000-b
Response Plan Required		§ 3000-b
Notify Dispatch Agency Required
Notify EMS Agency Required		§ 3000-b
Notify Other Agency Required		§ 3000-b
Provide Post Use Required		§ 3000-b
Facilities Require AED Required		School districts, boards of cooperative educational services, county vocational education and extension boards and charter schools § 917, Dental Facilities§ 61.10, Public Health Clubs § 627-a, Public institutions and Buildings of the State § 140, Places of public assembly § 225.5-b, any public or private surf beach or swimming facility § 225.5-c

North Carolina

Requirements	Yes or No	Reference
State Specific RX Required
Samaritan Untrained Protection Required		§ 90-21.14, § 90-21.15
Samaritan Trained Protection Required
Medical Direction Required
State Medical Direction Required
AED Routinely Maintained Required
Training Required		§ 90-21.15 The person who provides the cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator training to a person using an automated external defibrillator, the person responsible for the site where the automated external defibrillator is located when the person has provided for a program of training.
Response Plan Required
Notify Dispatch Agency Required
Notify EMS Agency Required
Notify Other Agency Required		§ 90-21.15
Provide Post Use Required
Facilities Require AED Required		State-owned and State-leased buildings § 143B-370.1, Dentists offering sedation/anesthesia 21.16.16Q.0302

North Dakota

Requirements	Yes or No	Reference
State Specific RX Required
Samaritan Untrained Protection Required		§32-03.1-02.3
Samaritan Trained Protection Required
Medical Direction Required
State Medical Direction Required
AED Routinely Maintained Required
Training Required
Response Plan Required
Notify Dispatch Agency Required
Notify EMS Agency Required
Notify Other Agency Required
Provide Post Use Required
Facilities Require AED Required		Schools - §15.1-07-31

Ohio

Requirements	Yes or No	Reference
State Specific RX Required
Samaritan Untrained Protection Required		§ 2305.235(c)
Samaritan Trained Protection Required
Medical Direction Required
State Medical Direction Required
AED Routinely Maintained Required		§ 3701.85
Training Required		§ 3701.85
Response Plan Required
Notify Dispatch Agency Required
Notify EMS Agency Required		§ 3701.85
Notify Other Agency Required
Provide Post Use Required
Facilities Require AED Required		Schools § 3313.717.B

Oklahoma

Requirements	Yes or No	Reference
State Specific RX Required
Samaritan Untrained Protection Required		§ 76-5A(A)
Samaritan Trained Protection Required
Medical Direction Required
State Medical Direction Required		§ 76-5A(4)
AED Routinely Maintained Required
Training Required
Response Plan Required
Notify Dispatch Agency Required
Notify EMS Agency Required		§ 76-5A(D)
Notify Other Agency Required
Provide Post Use Required
Facilities Require AED Required

Oregon

Requirements	Yes or No	Reference
State Specific RX Required
Samaritan Untrained Protection Required		30.802
Samaritan Trained Protection Required
Medical Direction Required
State Medical Direction Required
AED Routinely Maintained Required		333-030-0105
Training Required		333-060-0210C
Response Plan Required		333-030-0105F, 333-060-0210B
Notify Dispatch Agency Required
Notify EMS Agency Required
Notify Other Agency Required
Provide Post Use Required
Facilities Require AED Required		Schools 339.345, Dentists § 818-026-0060, §818-026-0070 & §818-026-0065, Health Clubs 431.680, Pools - 333-060-0210, Places of Public Assembly 431.690, Camps 333-030-0105

Pennsylvania

Requirements	Yes or No	Reference
State Specific RX Required
Samaritan Untrained Protection Required		8331.2
Samaritan Trained Protection Required
Medical Direction Required
State Medical Direction Required
AED Routinely Maintained Required		8331.2
Training Required		8331.2
Response Plan Required		8331.2
Notify Dispatch Agency Required
Notify EMS Agency Required
Notify Other Agency Required
Provide Post Use Required
Facilities Require AED Required		Health Clubs § 2174, Assisted Living Facilities 2800.96

Rhode Island

Requirements	Yes or No	Reference
State Specific RX Required
Samaritan Untrained Protection Required		§ 9-1-34
Samaritan Trained Protection Required
Medical Direction Required
State Medical Direction Required
AED Routinely Maintained Required
Training Required
Response Plan Required
Notify Dispatch Agency Required
Notify EMS Agency Required
Notify Other Agency Required
Provide Post Use Required
Facilities Require AED Required		Health Clubs § 5-50-12

South Carolina

Requirements	Yes or No	Reference
State Specific RX Required
Samaritan Untrained Protection Required		§ 44-76-40
Samaritan Trained Protection Required
Medical Direction Required		§ 44-76-30
State Medical Direction Required
AED Routinely Maintained Required		§ 44-76-30
Training Required		§ 44-76-30
Response Plan Required		§ 44-76-30
Notify Dispatch Agency Required
Notify EMS Agency Required
Notify Other Agency Required
Provide Post Use Required
Facilities Require AED Required		High Schools § 59-17-155

South Dakota

Requirements	Yes or No	Reference
State Specific RX Required
Samaritan Untrained Protection Required		§ 20-9-4.4
Samaritan Trained Protection Required
Medical Direction Required
State Medical Direction Required
AED Routinely Maintained Required
Training Required
Response Plan Required
Notify Dispatch Agency Required
Notify EMS Agency Required
Notify Other Agency Required
Provide Post Use Required
Facilities Require AED Required		Dentists who administer general anesthesia, moderate sedation or deep sedation 20:43:09:13

Tennessee

Requirements	Yes or No	Reference
State Specific RX Required
Samaritan Untrained Protection Required		63-6-218
Samaritan Trained Protection Required
Medical Direction Required
State Medical Direction Required		68-140-404, 1200-12-01-.19
AED Routinely Maintained Required		68-140-403, 68-140-404
Training Required		68-140-403, 68-140-404
Response Plan Required		68-140-404
Notify Dispatch Agency Required		68-140-403
Notify EMS Agency Required		68-140-404, 1200-12-01-.19
Notify Other Agency Required
Provide Post Use Required		1200-12-01-.19
Facilities Require AED Required		Dental Offices that administer Anesthesia and Sedation 0460-02-.07

Texas

Requirements	Yes or No	Reference
State Specific RX Required
Samaritan Untrained Protection Required		§ 74.151, § 779.006
Samaritan Trained Protection Required
Medical Direction Required		§ 779.002, § 157.41
State Medical Direction Required
AED Routinely Maintained Required		§ 779.003, § 157.41
Training Required		§ 779.002, § 157.41
Response Plan Required		157.419(f)
Notify Dispatch Agency Required
Notify EMS Agency Required		§ 779.005, § 157.41
Notify Other Agency Required
Provide Post Use Required		157.41(e)(2)
Facilities Require AED Required		Schools - 38.017, Nursing Homes 242.159

Utah

Requirements	Yes or No	Reference
State Specific RX Required
Samaritan Untrained Protection Required		§ 26-8a-601, § 26-8b-201, § 26-8b-202
Samaritan Trained Protection Required
Medical Direction Required
State Medical Direction Required
AED Routinely Maintained Required
Training Required
Response Plan Required
Notify Dispatch Agency Required		§ 26-8b-301
Notify EMS Agency Required
Notify Other Agency Required
Provide Post Use Required
Facilities Require AED Required

Vermont

Requirements	Yes or No	Reference
State Specific RX Required
Samaritan Untrained Protection Required		§ 907
Samaritan Trained Protection Required
Medical Direction Required
State Medical Direction Required
AED Routinely Maintained Required		§ 907
Training Required
Response Plan Required
Notify Dispatch Agency Required
Notify EMS Agency Required		§ 907
Notify Other Agency Required
Provide Post Use Required
Facilities Require AED Required

Virginia

Requirements	Yes or No	Reference
State Specific RX Required
Samaritan Untrained Protection Required		8.01-225
Samaritan Trained Protection Required
Medical Direction Required
State Medical Direction Required
AED Routinely Maintained Required
Training Required
Response Plan Required
Notify Dispatch Agency Required
Notify EMS Agency Required
Notify Other Agency Required
Provide Post Use Required
Facilities Require AED Required		Dental Offices that administer Anesthesia/Deep Sedation 60-20-110

Washington

Requirements	Yes or No	Reference
State Specific RX Required
Samaritan Untrained Protection Required		70.54.310(3)
Samaritan Trained Protection Required
Medical Direction Required		70.54.310(c)
State Medical Direction Required
AED Routinely Maintained Required		70.54.310(b)
Training Required		70.54.310(a)
Response Plan Required
Notify Dispatch Agency Required
Notify EMS Agency Required		70.54.310(d)
Notify Other Agency Required
Provide Post Use Required
Facilities Require AED Required		Dental Offices WAC 246?817?722, Offices providing general anesthesia/deep sedation 246-817-770

West Virginia

Requirements	Yes or No	Reference
State Specific RX Required
Samaritan Untrained Protection Required		16-4D-4(3)
Samaritan Trained Protection Required
Medical Direction Required		16-4D-3(4)
State Medical Direction Required
AED Routinely Maintained Required		16-4D-3(3)
Training Required		16-4D-3(2)
Response Plan Required		16-4D-3(5)
Notify Dispatch Agency Required		16-4D-3(5)
Notify EMS Agency Required		16-4D-3(5)
Notify Other Agency Required		16-4D-3(1)
Provide Post Use Required
Facilities Require AED Required		Dental Offices 5-12-5 Mobile Dental Facilities 5-14-5 Underground Coal Mine 22A-2-59

Wisconsin

Requirements	Yes or No	Reference
State Specific RX Required
Samaritan Untrained Protection Required		895.48
Samaritan Trained Protection Required
Medical Direction Required
State Medical Direction Required
AED Routinely Maintained Required		895.48, 146.50
Training Required
Response Plan Required
Notify Dispatch Agency Required
Notify EMS Agency Required		146.5
Notify Other Agency Required
Provide Post Use Required
Facilities Require AED Required

Wyoming

Requirements	Yes or No	Reference
State Specific RX Required
Samaritan Untrained Protection Required		§ 35-26-103
Samaritan Trained Protection Required
Medical Direction Required
State Medical Direction Required
AED Routinely Maintained Required		§ 35-26-102
Training Required		§ 35-26-102
Response Plan Required
Notify Dispatch Agency Required		§ 35-26-102
Notify EMS Agency Required		§ 35-26-102
Notify Other Agency Required
Provide Post Use Required
Facilities Require AED Required		Dental Facilities that administer minimal sedation WCR Chapter 12

Alerts

To promote the purchase and use of public access AEDs, the U.S. government established Good Samaritan protection in 2000. This protection was intended to dispel any fear that your employees might face legal or criminal consequences for attempting to help a person in need.

Most AED laws impose minimal requirements to guarantee Good Samaritan protection. PlusTrac™ is thoroughly familiar with all these requirements and can guide, track and document your compliance. Should your program’s compliance ever be questioned, PlusTrac™ can demonstrate that your PlusTrac™ program management system complies with all Good Samaritan requirements.

PlusTrac™ program management is more than just e-mail reminders and software interactions. It’s our people working with your people to keep you in compliance, properly supported, and ready for any incidents of cardiac arrest—with no worries.

Reporting

In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classifies most AEDs as Class III medical devices that require thorough and rigorous testing for safety. As a Class III medical device, an AED requires a prescription (or medical authorization) at time of purchase since they administer invasive medical therapy.

However, an AED prescription is unlike a prescription for medication because you can’t administer CPR and shock yourself while unconscious; a trained responder is needed to use an AED and to perform CPR.

In addition to the U.S. federal requirement for medical authorization, individual areas and counties may impose requirements for purchasing or owning an AED. Some areas require that the prescribing physician is licensed in the area where the AED will be used. PlusTrac™ not only provides a national medical director to oversee your program, but also local doctors to satisfy specific requirements.

Medical Direction

Medical direction is the creation of protocols and response plans; or where to go and what to do if sudden cardiac arrest occurs. Medical direction requirements vary based on your location, and we will assist you with fulfilling these requirements as part of your program.

Your overseeing medical director will create a plan for you to follow that offers the best possible chance of survival from sudden cardiac arrest using your AED. You will receive a customizable set of instructions detailing what to do with your AED from maintenance intervals to post-use medical reviews.

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