Idaho AED Laws

(d) Be currently certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Chapter 7 - SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST Section 39-702 - AUTHORITY TO ADMINISTER CPR OR USE AN AED.

5-337. IMMUNITY FOR USE OF AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR (AED). (1) As used in this section, "defibrillator" means an automated external defibrillator (AED). (a) A person or entity who acquires a defibrillator shall ensure that: (i) Expected defibrillator users receive training in its use and care equivalent to the CPR and AED training of the American heart association, the American red cross or similar entities. (ii) The defibrillator is maintained and tested by the owner according to the manufacturer’s operational guidelines. (iii) Any person who renders emergency care or treatment to a person in cardiac arrest by using a defibrillator must activate the emergency medical services system as soon as possible, and must report any clinical use of the defibrillator to the prescribing physician. (b) Any person or entity who acquires a defibrillator shall notify an agent of the emergency communications system or emergency vehicle dispatch center of the existence, location…

(1) "Automated external defibrillator" or "AED" refers to an automated external defibrillator approved for commercial distribution by the United States food and drug administration. (2) "Cardiopulmonary resuscitation" or "CPR" shall have the same meaning as provided in section 39-4502, Idaho Code. (6) "Sudden cardiac arrest" means a life-threatening condition that results when a person’s heart suddenly and abruptly stops beating normally and fails to produce a pulse.

39-703. IMMUNITY. Any person who reasonably administers CPR or reasonably renders emergency care using an AED, without remuneration or expectation of remuneration, at the scene of an accident or emergency to a victim of the accident or emergency shall not be liable for any civil damages resulting from the person’s acts or omissions. The immunity provided by this section shall not apply to acts or omissions amounting to gross negligence or willful, wanton, or reckless misconduct.

There Is a Newer Version of the Idaho Code and Statutes View Our Newest Version Here 2011 Idaho Code TITLE 5 PROCEEDINGS IN CIVIL ACTIONS IN COURTS OF RECORD CHAPTER 3 PARTIES TO ACTIONS 5-337 IMMUNITY FOR USE OF AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR (AED). 5-337. Immunity for use of automated external defibrillator (AED). (1) As used in this section, "defibrillator" means an "automated external defibrillator (AED)" which has been prescribed by a physician or osteopath licensed pursuant to chapter 18, title 54, Idaho Code. (a) A person or entity who acquires a defibrillator as a result of a prescription shall ensure that: (i) Expected defibrillator users receive training in its use and care equivalent to the CPR and AED training of the American heart association, the American red cross or similar entities. (ii) The defibrillator is maintained and tested by the owner according to the manufacturer's operational guidelines. (iv) Any person…

(2) Recognition and evaluation of athletic injuries by obtaining a history of the injury, individual inspection of the injured body part and associated structures and palpation of bony landmarks and soft tissue structures. Immediate care of athletic injuries may require initiation of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, administration of basic or advanced first aid, removal of athletic equipment, immobilization and transportation of the injured athlete. Concurrent with athletic training service plans or protocols, the athletic trainer will determine if the athlete may return to participation or, if the injury requires further definitive care, the athletic trainer will refer the injured athlete to the appropriate directing physician.

(6) "Cardiopulmonary resuscitation" or "CPR" means measures to restore cardiac function and/or to support ventilation in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest.

(f) Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

39-702. AUTHORITY TO ADMINISTER CPR OR USE AN AED. Any person may, if the person reasonably believes that another person is in sudden cardiac arrest, administer CPR or use an AED on the other person.

(5) Presumed consent to resuscitation. There is a presumption in favor of consent to cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) unless:

h. Health/Wellness. One (1) credit is required. Course must be aligned to the Idaho Health Content Standards. Effective for all public school students who enter grade nine (9) in Fall 2015 or later, each student shall receive a minimum of one (1) class period on psychomotor cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training as outlined in the American Heart Association (AHA) Guidelines for CPR to include the proper utilization of an automatic external defibrillator (AED) as part of the Health/Wellness course.

HEALTH -- Repeals and adds to existing law to provide authority to administer CPR or use an automated external defibrillator and to provide legal immunity.

2005 Idaho Code - 5-337 — IMMUNITY FOR USE OF AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR (AED) 5-337. IMMUNITY FOR USE OF AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR (AED). (1) As used in this section, "defibrillator" means an "automated external defibrillator (AED)" which has been prescribed by a physician or osteopath (a) A person or entity who acquires a defibrillator as a result of a (i) Expected defibrillator users receive training in its use and care equivalent to the CPR and AED training of the American heart (ii) The defibrillator is maintained and tested according to the in cardiac arrest by using a defibrillator must activate the report any clinical use of the defibrillator to the prescribing (b) Any person or entity who acquires a defibrillator as a result of a of defibrillator. other person trained to use a defibrillator which arises from the good faith use of a defibrillator in an emergency setting and no…

Amends existing law to remove reference to prescriptions for defibrillators and to remove a provision relating to the involvement of a physician in the owner's program for a defibrillator.

(f) Of any person who administers cardiopulmonary resuscitation in an emergency situation.

(6) All chiropractic physicians certified in clinical nutrition must maintain a current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and basic life support (BLS) certification, as well as have BLS equipment on the chiropractic premises where treatment is being performed.

04. CPR and First Aid. Employees, volunteers, and contractors who work independently with children need certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid appropriate to the age of the children served within ninety (90) days after employment and maintain the certification during their employment.

(e) Be currently certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

d. Written verification of current health care provider cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification. Health care provider CPR certification must be from a course that includes a hands-on skill component as provided by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, American Health and Safety Institute or similar provider approved by the Board. Written verification of current basic life support (BLS) certification. All chiropractic physicians holding clinical nutrition certification must maintain current health care provider CPR and BLS certification as provided in this Section.

Amends existing law relating to immunity for use of automated external defibrillators to delete provisions relating to immunity from civil damages for certain persons or entities who acquire or maintain a defibrillator.