Maine AED Laws

(e) Maintain accessibility to an automated external defibrillator device.

§ 6304. Automated external defibrillators and cardiopulmonary resuscitation

A. "Automated external defibrillator" or "AED" means a medical device that combines a heart monitor and a defibrillator approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration that: 6. Immunity. The following persons and entities are immune from civil liability for damages relating to the use, possession or purchase of an AED and arising out of acts or omissions relating to preparing for and responding to suspected sudden cardiac arrest emergencies absent gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct: A. Any person or entity that acquires an AED; [PL 2007, c. 267, §2 (NEW).] B. Any person or entity that owns, manages or is otherwise responsible for the premises on which an AED is located; [PL 2007, c. 267, §2 (NEW).] C. Any person who retrieves an AED in response to a perceived sudden cardiac arrest emergency; [PL 2007, c. 267, §2 (NEW).] D. Any person who uses, attempts to…

§6304. Automated external defibrillators and cardiopulmonary resuscitation School boards may place automated external defibrillators in occupied school buildings and at school athletic events. School personnel and members of the public may receive training on how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and use automated external defibrillators in order to acquire the skills and confidence to respond to emergencies. In accordance with rules adopted by the department, public schools shall offer training to students on how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and use automated external defibrillators. Rules adopted under this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A. [PL 2015, c. 140, §1 (AMD).]

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1. "Automated external defibrillator" or "AED" means a medical device that combines a heart monitor and a defibrillator approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration that: 2. "Automated external defibrillator registry" means a registry of publicly accessible automated external defibrillators, as defined above, that are located within the State for the purpose of assisting a person or a law enforcement officer, firefighter or emergency medical services person who calls for assistance in an emergency situation. 3. "Registrant" means the individual that has the responsibility of maintaining the functionality of the fully automated external defibrillator entered into the registry.

1. Public schools including charter schools shall offer training to students in middle or high school on how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and use automated external defibrillators. Age-appropriate instruction prior to middle school is recommended but is not required. A. A licensed teacher or designee can show a CPR/AED training video and lead the instruction for students to practice compressions on CPR training mannequins.

For entities wishing to have their fully automated external defibrillator in the registry, the following is the minimum information that must be collected and entered into the automated external defibrillator registry identified by Maine EMS. 1. The name of the registrant of an automated external defibrillator; and 2. The precise location of the automated external defibrillator, including the address and the place in which the automated external defibrillator is stored; and 3. The make and model number of tire automated external defibrillator; and 4. The expiration date and type of each automated external defibrillator pad stored with the automated external defibrillator; and 5. Ure expiration date of each automated external defibrillator battery

§1436. Rules regarding cardiopulmonary resuscitation The department shall promulgate rules regarding the use of cardiopulmonary resuscitation in state institutions, pursuant to the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, section 8053. [PL 1987, c. 305 (NEW).]

There Is a Newer Version of the Maine Revised Statutes View Our Newest Version Here 2010 Maine Code TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION Chapter 223: HEALTH, NUTRITION AND SAFETY 20-A §6304. Automated external defibrillators and cardiopulmonary resuscitation §6304. Automated external defibrillators and cardiopulmonary resuscitation School boards may place automated external defibrillators in occupied school buildings and at school athletic events. School personnel and members of the public may receive training on how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and use automated external defibrillators in order to acquire the skills and confidence to respond to emergencies. [2007, c. 267, §1 (NEW).]

20-A §6304. Automated external defibrillators and cardiopulmonary resuscitation

d. An adult or adults with current certification from a NRCB in first aid, including training on bloodborne pathogens and certification from a NRCB in age-appropriate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) that includes the use of breathing devices, must be readily accessible to all activity areas.

b. Having trained program staff administer first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and ensuring at least one CPR-trained staff is on site 24 hours a day.

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