Indiana AED Laws

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "defibrillator" means an automatic external defibrillator.

IC 16-19-3-29.2 Automated external defibrillator rules

Sec. 4. A person or entity acquiring a defibrillator shall ensure that the defibrillator is maintained and tested according to the manufacturer's operational guidelines.

34-30-12-2. Gratuitously Rendered Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation; Immunity

(4) holds a valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification from a provider approved by the department.

(c) This subsection applies to a person to whom IC 16-31-6.5 applies. A person who gratuitously renders emergency care involving the use of an automatic external defibrillator is immune from liability for any act or omission not amounting to gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct if the person fulfills the requirements set forth in IC 16-31-6.5. (d) This subsection applies to an individual, business, or organization to which IC 16-31-6.5 applies. An individual, business, or organization that allows a person who is an expected user to use an automatic external defibrillator of the individual, business, or organization to in good faith gratuitously render emergency care is immune from civil liability for any damages resulting from an act or omission not amounting to gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct by the user or for acquiring or providing the automatic external defibrillator to the user for the purpose of rendering…

IC 16-31-6.5-3 "Defibrillator" defined Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "defibrillator" means an automatic external defibrillator. As added by P.L.24-1998, SEC.1. IC 16-31-6.5-4 Duties of person or entity acquiring defibrillator Sec. 4. A person or entity acquiring a defibrillator shall ensure that the defibrillator is maintained and tested according to the manufacturer's operational guidelines. As added by P.L.24-1998, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.74-2006, SEC.4. IC 16-31-6.5-5 Notice of acquisition and location of defibrillator Sec. 5. A person or entity in possession of a defibrillator shall notify the: (1) ambulance service provider that serves the area where the person or entity is located; or (2) emergency medical services commission; of the acquisition and location of the defibrillator. As added by P.L.24-1998, SEC.1. IC 16-31-6.5-6 Contact with ambulance service provider following use of defibrillator Sec. 6. A person who uses a defibrillator is required to contact: (1) the ambulance service provider; or…

IC 16-31-6-2 Use of defibrillators Sec. 2. (a) Except for an act of negligence or willful misconduct, a certified first responder who uses an automatic or semiautomatic defibrillator on an emergency patient according to the training procedures established by the commission under IC 16-31-2-9 is immune from civil liability for acts or omissions when rendering those services. (b) If the first responder is immune from civil liability for the first responder's act or omission, a person who has only an agency relationship with the first responder is also immune from civil liability for the act or omission. As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.14.

Sec. 2. (a) This section applies to a person who has successfully completed a course of training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to the standards recommended by the Division of Medical Sciences, National Academy of Sciences - National Research Council. (c) An act or omission of the person while attempting to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation, without pecuniary charge, to any person who is an apparent victim of acute cardiopulmonary insufficiency shall not impose any liability upon the person attempting the resuscitation.

I direct that, if I experience cardiac or pulmonary failure in a location other than an acute care hospital or a health facility, cardiopulmonary resuscitation procedures be withheld or withdrawn and that I be permitted to die naturally. My medical care may include any medical procedure necessary to provide me with comfort care or to alleviate pain. I,___________________, the attending physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant of _________________, have certified the declarant as a qualified person to make an out of hospital DNR declaration, and I order health care providers having actual notice of this out of hospital DNR declaration and order not to initiate or continue cardiopulmonary resuscitation procedures on behalf of the declarant, unless the out of hospital DNR declaration is revoked.

(4) a leader of an extracurricular activity in which students have an increased risk of sudden cardiac arrest activity as determined by the department in consultation with an organization that specializes in the prevention of sudden cardiac arrest. (b) An individual described in subsection (a) shall complete the sudden cardiac arrest training course offered by a provider approved by the department in a manner specified by the state board under IC 20-28-5.5-1 or IC 20-28-5.5-1.5. The sudden cardiac arrest training course described in this subsection must include training in the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED). An individual described in subsection (a) may not coach or lead the event in which students have an increased risk of sudden cardiac arrest until the individual completes the training course required under this subsection. The provider shall provide the school with a certificate of completion to the school corporation, charter school, or…

(c) Except as provided in subsection (f), each school corporation, charter school, and state accredited nonpublic school shall include in the charter school's, school corporation's, or state accredited nonpublic school's high school health education curriculum instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and use of an automated external defibrillator for its students. The instruction must incorporate the psychomotor skills necessary to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and use an automated external defibrillator and must include either of the following: (2) An instructional program that is nationally recognized and is based on the most current national evidence based emergency cardiovascular care guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of an automated external defibrillator. (d) A school corporation, a charter school, or a state accredited nonpublic school may offer the instruction required in subsection (c) or may arrange for the instruction to be provided by available community based providers. The instruction is not required to be provided…

IC 16-31-3-1 Certification or license required Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a person other than: (1) a licensed physician. (2) a registered nurse or an individual acting under the supervision of a licensed physician; or (3) a person providing health care in a hospital or an ambulatory outpatient surgical center licensed under IC 16-21; may not furnish, operate, conduct, maintain, advertise, or otherwise be engaged in providing emergency medical services, except for the use of an automated external defibrillator, as a part of the regular course of doing business, either paid or voluntary, unless that person holds a valid certificate or license issued by the commission. (b) A: (1) licensed physician. (2) registered nurse or an individual acting under the supervision of a licensed physician; or (3) person providing health care in a hospital or an ambulatory outpatient surgical center licensed under IC 16-21; who operates…

Sec. 2. (a) Except for an act of gross negligence or willful misconduct, a certified emergency medical responder who uses an automatic or semiautomatic defibrillator on an emergency patient according to the training procedures established by the commission under IC 16-31-2-9 is immune from civil liability for acts or omissions when rendering those services.

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "T-CPR" means telephone cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

(x) Portable defibrillator equipped with defibrillation pads or paddles appropriate for defibrillation.

Sec. 3.5. As used in this chapter, "venue specific emergency action plan for sudden cardiac arrest" means a plan developed by a school corporation, charter school, or state accredited nonpublic school that: (1) includes detailed instructions regarding how to respond to sudden cardiac arrest; and (2) indicates the location of the nearest automated external defibrillator (AED) at the venue.

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "defibrillator" means an automated external defibrillator.

IC 24-4-15-1 "Defibrillator" Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "defibrillator" means an automated external defibrillator. As added by P.L.129-2007, SEC.2. IC 24-4-15-5 Health club requirements Sec. 5. An owner or operator of a health club shall do the following: (1) Ensure that a defibrillator is: (A) located on the health club premises and easily accessible to the health club staff, members, and guests; or (B) if: (i) the health club is located on the premises of a business of which the health club is a part; and (ii) the business has an emergency response team; located on the premises of the business and easily accessible to the emergency response team. (2) Employ at least one (1) individual who: (A) has satisfactorily completed a course consistent with the most current national guidelines for; and (B) is currently certified in; cardiopulmonary resuscitation and defibrillator use. (3) Reasonably ensure that at least…

(A) performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation on. (D) uses an automated external defibrillator on.

20-30-5-20. Instruction in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Use of an Automated External Defibrillator

may not furnish, operate, conduct, maintain, advertise, or otherwise be engaged in providing emergency medical services, except for the use of an automated external defibrillator, as a part of the regular course of doing business, either paid or voluntary, unless that person holds a valid certificate or license issued by the commission.

(A) cardiopulmonary resuscitation that includes a test demonstration on a mannequin. (D) the use of an automated external defibrillator.

(A) performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation on. (D) uses an automated external defibrillator on.

(1) performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation on. (4) using an automated external defibrillator on.

(G) Semiautomatic or automated external defibrillator and a minimum of two (2) sets of pads.

IC 16-31-3-1 Certification required Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a person other than: (1) a licensed physician. (2) a registered nurse or an individual acting under the supervision of a licensed physician; or (3) a person providing health care in a hospital or an ambulatory outpatient surgical center licensed under IC 16-21; may not furnish, operate, conduct, maintain, advertise, or otherwise be engaged in providing emergency medical services, except for the use of an automated external defibrillator, as a part of the regular course of doing business, either paid or voluntary, unless that person holds a valid certificate issued by the commission. (b) A: (1) licensed physician. (2) registered nurse or an individual acting under the supervision of a licensed physician; or (3) person providing health care in a hospital or an ambulatory outpatient surgical center licensed under IC 16-21; who operates a business of transporting…

the applicant: (1) has successfully completed training approved by the department in: (A) cardiopulmonary resuscitation that includes a test demonstration on a mannequin. (B) removing a foreign body causing an obstruction in an airway. (C) the Heimlich maneuver; and (D) the use of an automated external defibrillator. (2) holds a valid certification in each of the procedures described in subdivision (1) issued by: (A) the American Red Cross. (B) the American Heart Association; or (C) a comparable organization or institution approved by the advisory board; or (3) has physical limitations that make it impracticable for the applicant to complete a course or certification described in subdivision (1) or (2). The training in this subsection applies to a teacher (as defined in IC 20-18-2-22(b)). (d) This subsection does not apply to an applicant for a substitute teacher license. After June 30, 2013, the department may not issue an initial teaching license…

24-4-15-1. "Defibrillator"

Sec. 211. IC 16-31-6-2 (Concerning use of defibrillators by emergency medical responders). As added by P.L.105-2022, SEC.12.

16-31-6.5-3. "Defibrillator" Defined 16-31-6.5-4. Duties of Person or Entity Acquiring Defibrillator 16-31-6.5-5. Notice of Acquisition and Location of Defibrillator; Registration

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "wearable cardioverter defibrillator" means a device that:

Sec. 5. A person or entity in possession of a defibrillator shall: (1) notify the ambulance service provider that serves the area where the person or entity is located of the acquisition and location of the defibrillator.

IC 16-31-6.5-3 "Defibrillator" defined Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "defibrillator" means an automatic external defibrillator.

(1) Ensure that a defibrillator is: cardiopulmonary resuscitation and defibrillator use. (C) A sign in plain view providing instruction in the use of the defibrillator and in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. (6) Post a sign at each entrance to the health club that indicates the location of each defibrillator.

Sec. 6. A person is immune from civil liability for acts or omissions involving the use of or the failure to use a defibrillator located on the premises of a health club under this chapter as provided under IC 34-30-12-1.

34-30-14-7. Teachers; Immunity for Providing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation or the Heimlich Maneuver or for Using an Automated External Defibrillator

34-30-2.1-211. Emergency Medical Responders; Use of a Defibrillator 34-30-2.1-286. Coaches, Assistant Coaches, Marching Band Leaders, Extracurricular Activity Leaders; Sudden Cardiac Arrest Training; Coaching Services 34-30-2.1-596. Providing Telephone Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Instruction to Caller 34-30-2.1-597. Telephone Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Instruction Declined by Caller

(9) Has available the necessary equipment and trained personnel to handle foreseeable emergencies such as a defibrillator for cardiac arrest, a tracheotomy set for airway obstructions, and a blood bank or other blood supply.

(1) recognition protocols for out of hospital cardiac arrest; and (2) compression only cardiopulmonary resuscitation instructions for telephone callers.

Sec. 48.5. "Cardiopulmonary resuscitation" or "CPR", for purposes of IC 16-36-5 and IC 16-36-6, means cardiopulmonary resuscitation or a component of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, including:

IC 16-36-5-1 "Cardiopulmonary resuscitation" or "CPR" Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "cardiopulmonary resuscitation" or "CPR" means cardiopulmonary resuscitation or a component of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, including:

(2) Performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

(2) Is certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. (1) training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

(b) This article does not require an employee of a health facility to provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or other intervention on a patient if a registered nurse licensed under IC 25-23 or a physician licensed under IC 25-22.5 who is employed by the health facility has determined that the following criteria have been met:

Sec. 597. IC 36-8-25-13 (Concerning not providing telephone cardiopulmonary resuscitation instruction to callers who decline instruction).

(4) Performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Sec. 596. IC 36-8-25-12 (Concerning providing telephone cardiopulmonary resuscitation instruction to callers).

(1) A medical order specifying whether cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) should be performed if the qualified person is in cardiopulmonary arrest.

Sec. 8. (a) At least one (1) adult individual who maintains certification in a course of cardiopulmonary resuscitation applicable to all age groups of children cared for by a provider shall be present at all times when a child is in the care of the provider. (4) Beginning July 1, 2015, unless the provider is a parent, stepparent, guardian, custodian, or other relative to each child in the care of the provider, the individual annually must receive at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education approved by the division and related to the age appropriate educational development, care, and safety of children. The hours of continuing education required by this subdivision may include the training described in this chapter concerning child abuse detection and prevention, first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and safe sleeping practices.

(1) Use an evidence based protocol approved by the public safety answering point's medical director for the identification of a person in need of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. (2) Provide appropriate training and continuing education, as determined by an evidence based protocol and approved by the public safety answering point's medical director, for identification of a person in need of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. (3) Ensure that any public safety answering point that transfers a telephone call uses public safety telecommunicators who meet the training requirements set forth under section 5 of this chapter to provide instruction on administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

(E) Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

(5) Obtain certification by an accredited association in adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation that is approved by the board.

(18) Performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the Heimlich maneuver.

(ii) is located within one (1) mile of a hospital, police station, or emergency medical services station that is staffed on a twenty-four (24) hour per day, seven (7) day a week basis with full-time personnel who hold a valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification and that meets the minimum response time established by the county, not to exceed four (4) minutes.

(4) A telecommunicator cardiopulmonary resuscitation (T-CPR) course, if the training under subsection (b) is not provided.

(b) The clinic shall ensure cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) competence in accordance with current standards of practice and clinic policy for all health care workers including contract and agency personnel who provide direct patient care.

IC 36-8-23-1 "Community fast responder" Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "community fast responder" means a volunteer who may be summoned to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation, defibrillation, or other emergency services under the direction of a nonprofit corporation. As added by P.L.70-2012, SEC.2.

(1) completed board approved educational requirements, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency care training.

(D) Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification.

IC 20-30-5-20 (instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation).

IC 25-13-1-10.6 Administration of local dental anesthetics by dental hygienists Sec. 10.6. (a) A licensed dental hygienist may administer local dental anesthetics under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist if the dental hygienist has: (1) completed board approved educational requirements, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency care training; and (2) received a board issued dental hygiene anesthetic permit. (b) Local dental anesthetics do not include nitrous oxide or similar anesthetics. As added by P.L.134-2008, SEC.21.

IC 12-17.2-3.5-8 Certifications required Sec. 8. (a) At least one (1) adult individual who maintains annual certification in a course of cardiopulmonary resuscitation applicable to all age groups of children cared for by a provider shall be present at all times when a child is in the care of the provider. (b) An individual who: (1) is employed; or (2) volunteers; as a caregiver at a facility where a provider operates a child care program shall maintain current certification in first aid applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the provider. As added by P.L.247-2001, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.47-2002, SEC.1; P.L.18-2003, SEC.18.

Automated external defibrillator requirements. Provides that school coaches, assistant coaches, marching band leaders, drama and musical leaders, and extracurricular activity leaders may ensure that an operational automated external defibrillator (AE...

Requires an applicant for an initial teaching license to be trained and certified in the use of an automated external defibrillator. Requires, after June 30, 2012, an applicant for the renewal of a teaching license to complete training and obtain cer...

Health care matters. Requires the state employee health plan, policies of accident and sickness insurance, and health maintenance organization contracts to provide coverage for wearable cardioverter defibrillators. Specifies requirements for credenti...

Telephone CPR instruction training. After July 1, 2020, requires an individual to complete a telephone cardiopulmonary resuscitation (T-CPR) training program (program) approved by the division of fire and building safety (division) if the individual:...

Physician order for scope of treatment and consent. Provides that the definition of "cardiopulmonary resuscitation" (CPR) that applies to a do not resuscitate declaration also applies to a physician order for scope of treatment (POST) form. Adds lice...

(d) At least one (1) adult individual who maintains current certification in a course of cardiopulmonary resuscitation applicable to all age groups of children cared for by the child care center shall be present at all times when a child is in the care of a child care center. Certifications accepted under this subsection must include a live return demonstration of skills.

(d) Except as provided in subsection (e), the department may not issue a license under this chapter unless the child caring institution is staffed by, when children are being cared for, at least one (1) child care provider who is annually certified in a program on pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and pediatric airway obstruction under the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support Course D or any other comparable course approved by the department. (e) The requirement under subsection (d) does not apply to a child caring institution that only serves children who are at least thirteen (13) years of age and less than twenty-one (21) years of age. However, a child caring institution that only serves children who are at least thirteen (13) years of age and less than twenty-one (21) years of age must have on duty, when children are being cared for, at least one (1) child care provider…

cases involving abuse. (3) Techniques for handling incidents of abuse that: (A) minimize the likelihood of injury to the law enforcement officer; and (B) promote the safety of a victim. (4) Information about the nature and extent of abuse. (5) Information about the legal rights of and remedies available to victims of abuse. (6) How to document and collect evidence in an abuse case. (7) The legal consequences of abuse. (8) The impact on children of law enforcement intervention in abuse cases. (9) Services and facilities available to victims of abuse and abusers. (10) Verification of restraining orders, protective orders, temporary injunctions, and permanent injunctions. (11) Policies concerning arrest or release of suspects in abuse cases. (12) Emergency assistance to victims of abuse and criminal justice options for victims of abuse. (13) Landlord-tenant concerns in abuse cases. (14) The taking of an abused child into protective custody. (15) Assessment of…

IC 12-17.2-4-2 Conditions for licensing; waivers and variances Sec. 2. (a) A license may be issued only if a child care center is in compliance with food, health, safety, and sanitation standards as determined by the division under rules adopted by the division under IC 12-17.2-2-4 or in accordance with a variance or waiver approved by the division under IC 12-17.2-2-10. (b) A license may be issued only if the child care center is in substantial compliance with the fire and life safety rules as determined by the state fire marshal under rules adopted by the division under IC 12-17.2-2-4 or in accordance with a variance or waiver approved by the division under IC 12-17.2-2-10. (c) The division may issue a waiver or variance regarding a determination by the division or the state fire marshal under subsections (a) and (b). (d) At least one (1) adult individual who maintains annual…