Maryland AED Laws

4. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Altering the purposes of the 9-1-1 Trust Fund to including funding the costs of telecommunications cardiopulmonary resuscitation training.

(2) “Automated external defibrillator (AED)” means a medical heart monitor and defibrillator device that: (6) “Program” means the Public Access Automated External Defibrillator Program. (9) “Regional council AED committee” means a committee appointed by the regional council consisting of: (b) (1) There is a Public Access Automated External Defibrillator Program. (ii) Include training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillation; and (5) Approve the protocol for the use of an AED; and (iv) A place of business for health care practitioners who are licensed as dentists under Title 4 of the Health Occupations Article or as physicians under Title 14 of the Health Occupations Article and are authorized to use an AED in accordance with that license. (1) Comply with the written protocol approved by the EMS Board for the use of an AED which includes notification of the emergency medical services system through the use of the 911 universal…

(2) “Automated external defibrillator” has the meaning stated in § 13–517 of this article. (b) Beginning with students entering grade 9 in the 2015–2016 school year, a student shall complete, as part of the health or physical education curriculum, instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation that includes hands–only cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of an automated external defibrillator. (c) Beginning in the 2015–2016 school year, each county board shall provide, as part of the health or physical education curriculum, instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation that includes hands–only cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of an automated external defibrillator in every public school that enrolls students in any of the grades 9 through 12 in the county. (ii) Approved by the Department and the county board and is nationally recognized and based on the most current national evidence–based emergency cardiovascular care guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of an automated external defibrillator; and (2)…

(k) “Emergency medical services ‘do not resuscitate order’” means a physician’s, physician assistant’s, or nurse practitioner’s written order in a form established by protocol issued by the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services in conjunction with the State Board of Physicians which, in the event of a cardiac or respiratory arrest of a particular patient, authorizes certified or licensed emergency medical services personnel to withhold or withdraw cardiopulmonary resuscitation including cardiac compression, endotracheal intubation, other advanced airway management techniques, artificial ventilation, defibrillation, and other related life–sustaining procedures. (2) “Life–sustaining procedure” includes artificially administered hydration and nutrition, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

(i) Emergency medical services "do not resuscitate order".- "Emergency medical services 'do not resuscitate order'" means a physician's or nurse practitioner's written order in a form established by protocol issued by the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services in conjunction with the State Board of Physicians which, in the event of a cardiac or respiratory arrest of a particular patient, authorizes certified or licensed emergency medical services personnel to withhold or withdraw cardiopulmonary resuscitation including cardiac compression, endotracheal intubation, other advanced airway management techniques, artificial ventilation, defibrillation, and other related life-sustaining procedures. (2) "Life-sustaining procedure" includes artificially administered hydration and nutrition, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Requiring the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems to conduct a study regarding the most beneficial locations for automated external defibrillators, the costs associated with installation of and training on the specified defibril...

Altering the requirements for an automated external defibrillator program in public middle and high schools; altering the requirements for actions to be taken by county boards of education regarding heat acclimatization for student athletes; requirin...

(2) “Automated external defibrillator (AED)” means a medical heart monitor and defibrillator device that: (1) Place an automated external defibrillator in a prominent area, accessible to employees and customers; and (2) Maintain the functionality of the automated external defibrillator. (i) The individual is acting in good faith while rendering automated external defibrillation to another individual who is a victim or reasonably believed by the individual to be a victim of a sudden cardiac arrest. (3) A grocery store, restaurant, or individual is not civilly liable for failing to render automated external defibrillation to an individual who is a victim or is reasonably believed to be a victim of a sudden cardiac arrest.

(3) "Automated external defibrillator (AED)" means a medical heart monitor and defibrillator device that: (9) "Regional council AED committee" means a committee appointed by the regional council consisting of: (b) (1) There is an Automated External Defibrillator Program. (2) The purpose of the Program is to provide a means of authorizing a facility to make automated external defibrillation available to an individual who is a victim of sudden cardiac arrest if physician services or emergency medical services are not immediately available. (ii) Include training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation; and (6) Approve protocols for the use of an automated external defibrillator. (ii) The regional council AED committee. (3) Comply with written protocols approved by the EMS Board for the use of an automated external defibrillator which include: (i) Notification of the emergency medical services system through the use of the 911 universal emergency access number as soon as possible on the use…

A. In first aid and CPR/AED approved by the American Red Cross, the National Safety Council, or another nationally recognized program; 2. Provide prearrival instructions including instructions in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

(v) CPR certification training, including the use of an AED.

D. Have an adequate number of AEDs to provide one AED on every:

E. Automated External Defibrillator. (1) A nursing home shall possess a functioning automated external defibrillator (AED). (2) As of July 1, 2020, a nursing home shall install a functioning AED unit.

(d) Cardiac arrest. (16) Defibrillator or automated external defibrillator (AED).

(a) In this section, “automated external defibrillator” means a medical heart monitor and defibrillator device that: (b) Subject to the limitations of this section, an individual or a business entity that owns a restaurant in the State may claim a credit against the State income tax in an amount equal to the first $500 of the purchase price of an automated external defibrillator purchased for use at the restaurant during the taxable year. (1) is applicable for only one automated external defibrillator purchased for use at a restaurant location in the State with annual gross income of at least $400,000.

(a) (1) Each county board shall develop and implement an automated external defibrillator program that meets the requirements of § 13–517 of this article for each high school and middle school in the county. (i) Ensure that an automated external defibrillator is provided on site; and (ii) An individual trained in the operation and use of an automated external defibrillator is present at all school–sponsored athletic events.

§ 7-425. Automated external defibrillator programs. § 7-436. Maryland Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness.

(5) Resuscitation equipment, including monitor, defibrillator, cardiac medications, intubation equipment, and intravenous line equipment shall be available at the limited service hospital and operable at all times.

There Is a Newer Version of the Maryland Code View Our Newest Version Here 2010 Maryland Code EDUCATION TITLE 7 - PUBLIC SCHOOLS Subtitle 4 - Health and Safety of Students Section 7-425 - Automated external defibrillator programs. § 7-425. Automated external defibrillator programs. (1) Each county board shall develop and implement an automated external defibrillator program that meets the requirements of § 13-517 of this article for each high school in the county. (i) Ensure that an automated external defibrillator is provided on site; and (ii) An individual trained in the operation and use of an automated external defibrillator is present at all school-sponsored athletic events.

Section 21-330.3 - Installation of Automated External Defibrillator

Section 13-517 - Automated External Defibrillator Program

Section 1-1310 - Swimming Pool Automated External Defibrillator Programs

Section 7-205.2 - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillator Instruction

Section 10-757 - For Purchase of an Automated External Defibrillator. [Effective Until June 30, 2028]

(2) Defibrillation equipment, including at least one automated external defibrillator with portable oxygen device.

§ 7-425 - Automated external defibrillator programs. § 13-517 - Automated External Defibrillator Program

(l) A symptom within 6 months after discharge of an automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillator (AICD). (n) Survivors of sudden death with automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillator (AICD) devices still discharging at intervals of less than 3 months.

(3) Safety and Violence Prevention. (a) High school students shall complete instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation that includes hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of an automated external defibrillator.

(5) Resuscitation equipment, including monitor, defibrillator, cardiac medications, intubation equipment, and intravenous line equipment shall be available at the limited service hospital and operable at all times.

(iv) First aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

(5) Hold a current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification issued by the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association.

(a) At all times during business hours, each privately owned and commercially operated indoor racket sports facility shall have on the premises personnel who are certified to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

(i) training in lifesaving techniques, including Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

(d) Provide current verification of cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification.

(a) At all times during business hours, each privately owned and commercially operated indoor racket sports facility shall have on the premises personnel who are certified to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

2. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training through the American Heart Association or through a program with equivalent standards appropriate for the ages of children for whom care is provided in the child care center.

(b) Certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

(ii) Is certified in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation and obtained the certification through in–person classroom instruction. (4) The pharmacist has a current certificate in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

(2) Personnel required to meet emergency safety standards, for example the number of persons that require certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid.

(h) Services are rendered by a licensed registered or practical nurse certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the certification is renewed every 2 years. (iii) Services are rendered by a home health aide certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the certification is renewed every 2 years. (d) Services are rendered by a certified nursing assistant certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the certification is renewed every 2 years.

B. A licensed pharmacist shall possess an active certification in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation obtained through in-person classroom instruction.

(4) First aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), based on the guidelines of the American Red Cross or another nationally recognized organization,

(i) A copy of current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification for all child care staff. (b) Cardiopulmonary resuscitation leading to certification.

(11) Services are rendered by an RN or an LPN who is certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the certification is renewed every 2 years; and (5) Services are rendered by a CNA or CNA-CMT who is certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the certification is renewed every 2 years. (5) Services are rendered by a HHA or HHA-CMT who is certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the certification is renewed every 2 years.

(17) Services provided by a nurse, CNA, or HHA who does not have a current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification for the period during which the services are rendered.

2. cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training through the American Heart Association or through a program with equivalent standards appropriate for the ages of children for whom care is provided in the child care center.

Requiring the owners and operators of grocery stores with annual gross incomes greater than $10,000,000 or restaurants with annual gross incomes of more than $1,000,000, beginning on January 1, 2024, to place an automated external defibrillator in a ...

Requiring the State Emergency Medical Services Board, in collaboration with the Maryland Department of Health, to develop and implement an initiative under the Public Access Automated External Defibrillator Program to require that naloxone be co-loca...

(ii) Basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), including a hands-on component, taught by a CPR instructor certified by a nationally recognized organization.

(ii) cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training through the American Heart Association or through a program with equivalent standards appropriate for the ages of children for whom care is provided in the family day care home; and (ii) cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training through the American Heart Association or through a program with equivalent standards appropriate for the ages of children for whom care is provided in the family day care home.

Requiring a public school student to complete, as part of a specified curricula, instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation that includes hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of an automated external defibrillator beginning with stu...

(vii) If the dentist provides verification of current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification. (viii) If the dental hygienist provides verification of current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification. 2. Holds a current certificate evidencing health provider level C proficiency, or its equivalent, in cardiopulmonary resuscitation; and 2. Holds a current certificate evidencing health provider level C proficiency, or its equivalent, in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. (ii) Hold a current certificate evidencing health provider level C proficiency, or its equivalent, in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

2. cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training through the American Heart Association or through a program with equivalent standards appropriate for the ages of children for whom care is provided in the child care center.

(6) Is currently certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) at the time services are rendered.

(b) Under the supervision of sufficient individuals who: (i) Are trained in first aid, water safety, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

(3) At least one staff member certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and trained in crisis intervention shall be on duty between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m.

2. Holds a current certificate evidencing health provider level C proficiency, or its equivalent, in cardiopulmonary resuscitation; and 2. Holds a current certificate evidencing health provider level C proficiency, or its equivalent, in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

(3) Initiating independently any form of treatment, exclusive of cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

(ii) cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training through the American Heart Association or through a program with equivalent standards appropriate for the ages of children for whom care is provided in the family child care home or large family child care home.

(b) Possession of an active certification in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) obtained through in-person classroom instruction.

Requiring certain libraries, beginning January 1, 2026, to place an automated external defibrillator in a prominent area accessible to employees and library users, to provide maintenance for the automated external defibrillator, and to comply with th...

Requiring each county or municipality that owns or operates a swimming pool to develop and implement a specified automated external defibrillator program that meets requirements for swimming pools owned or operated by the county or municipality; requ...

Requiring certain libraries, beginning January 1, 2026, to place an automated external defibrillator in a certain area and maintain the functionality of the automated external defibrillator and comply with the Public Access Automated External Defibri...

Requiring the owners and operators of grocery stores with annual gross incomes greater than $10,000,000 or restaurants with annual gross incomes of more than $1,000,000, beginning on January 1, 2025, to place an automated external defibrillator in a ...

Requiring a public school student to complete, as part of the health or physical education curriculum, instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation that includes hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of an automated external defibrilla...

Allowing an individual or a business entity to claim a credit against the State income tax for the first $500 of the purchase price of an automated external defibrillator purchased for use at a restaurant location in the State with annual gross incom...

Allowing an individual or a business entity to claim a credit against the State income tax for the first $500 of the purchase price of an automated external defibrillator purchased for use at a restaurant location in the State with annual gross incom...

Altering a requirement that each county board of education develop and implement an automated external defibrillator program that meets specified requirements for high schools to include middle schools in the county.

Requiring the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems to conduct a study regarding the location of automated external defibrillators, the costs associated with owning, using, and training individuals to use automated external defibr...

Altering the purposes of the 9-1-1 Trust Fund to include funding the costs of telecommunications cardiopulmonary resuscitation training.

Altering a requirement that a child care center that has 20 or more children have in attendance a certain ratio of staff to children who hold a certificate in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation under certain circumstances.

Altering a requirement that a child care center that has 20 or more children have in attendance a certain ratio, set by the Department, of staff to children who hold a certificate in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation under certain circumsta...