Mississippi AED Laws

"AED" means an automated external defibrillator, which is a device, heart monitor and defibrillator that:

Section 73-25-37 - Liability of physician, dentist, nurse, emergency medical technician, etc., for rendering emergency care; immunity from civil liability for good faith use of automated external defibrillator by person untrained in its use; immunity from civil liability for good faith use of auto-injectable epinephrine by trained school personnel

(a) "Board" shall mean the Mississippi State Board of Health. (b) "Council" shall mean the Respiratory Care Advisory Council. (c) "License" shall mean the document of licensure issued by the board. (d) "Respiratory care" shall mean the allied health profession responsible for the treatment, management, diagnostic testing, control and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system, pursuant to the orders of a physician licensed in the State of Mississippi. (e) "Practice of respiratory care" shall include, but not be limited to: direct and indirect respiratory care services, including, but not limited to, the administration of pharmacological, diagnostic and therapeutic agents related to respiratory care procedures necessary to implement a treatment, disease prevention, pulmonary rehabilitative or diagnostic regimen prescribed by a physician; transcription and implementation of the written or verbal orders of a physician pertaining to the practice of respiratory care; observing and monitoring signs and…

(1) Any person may use an automated external defibrillator for the purpose of saving the life of another person in sudden cardiac death, subject to the following requirements: (a) A Mississippi licensed physician must exercise medical control authority over the person using the AED to ensure compliance with requirements for training, emergency medical services (EMS) notification and maintenance. (b) The person using the AED must have received appropriate training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and in the use of an AED by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, National Safety Council or other nationally recognized course in CPR and AED use. (c) The AED must not operate in a manual mode except when access control devices are in place or when appropriately licensed individuals such as registered nurses, physicians or emergency medical technician-paramedics utilize the AED; and (d) Any person who renders emergency care or treatment on a person in…

(a) "Cardiac Emergency Response Plan (CERP)" shall mean a written document that establishes the specific steps to reduce death from cardiac arrest in any setting - be it a school, community organization, workplace, or sports facility. (b) "Automated External Defibrillator (AED)" shall mean a lightweight, portable device that delivers an electric shock through the chest to the heart. The shock can potentially stop an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) and allow a normal rhythm to resume following sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). (c) "Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA)" means when the heart malfunctions and stops beating unexpectedly, and if not treated within minutes, it quickly leads to death.

(1) The Legislature recognizes that there is a problem with Mississippi student inactivity and obesity, and therefore requires the following guidelines for school district physical education, health education and physical activity and fitness classes: (a) Kindergarten through Grade 8: One hundred fifty (150) minutes per week of physical activity-based instruction and forty-five (45) minutes per week of health education instruction, as defined by the State Board of Education. (b) Grades 9 through 12: One-half (1/2) Carnegie unit requirement in physical education or physical activity for graduation. Beginning with the 2015-2016 Ninth Grade class, an instructional component on the proper administration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) shall be included as part of the physical education or health education curriculum. The curricula shall incorporate into the instruction the psychomotor skills necessary to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and use of an automated external defibrillator as follows:…

There Is a Newer Version of the Mississippi Code View Our Newest Version Here 2010 Mississippi Code TITLE 41 - PUBLIC HEALTH Chapter 60 - Emergency Medical Technicians - Paramedics - Use of Automated External Defibrillator. 41-60-35 - Individual authorized to use automated external defibrillator not limited from practicing other authorized health occupations. § 41-60-35. Individual authorized to use automated external defibrillator not limited from practicing other authorized health occupations. An individual may use an AED if all of the requirements of Section 41-60-33 are met. However, nothing in Sections 41-60-31 through 41-60-35 shall limit the right of an individual to practice a health occupation that the individual is otherwise authorized to practice under the laws of Mississippi.

(a) "Advanced life support" means a sophisticated level of prehospital and interhospital emergency care which includes basic life-support functions including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), plus cardiac monitoring, cardiac defibrillation, telemetered electrocardiography, administration of antiarrhythmic agents, intravenous therapy, administration of specific medications, drugs and solutions, use of adjunctive ventilation devices, trauma care and other authorized techniques and procedures. (b) "Advanced life-support personnel" means persons other than physicians engaged in the provision of advanced life support, as defined and regulated by rules and regulations promulgated by the board. (c) "Emergency medical technician-advanced" means a person specially trained in an advanced life-support training program authorized by the Mississippi State Board of Health. (d) "Emergency medical technician-paramedic" means a person specially trained in an advanced life-support training program authorized by the Mississippi State Board of Health. (e) "Emergency medical technician-paramedic critical care" means a person who (i) is licensed as a Mississippi Emergency Medical Technician…

There Is a Newer Version of the Mississippi Code View Our Newest Version Here 2010 Mississippi Code TITLE 41 - PUBLIC HEALTH Chapter 60 - Emergency Medical Technicians - Paramedics - Use of Automated External Defibrillator. 41-60-11 - Definitions. (a) "Advanced life support" shall mean a sophisticated level of prehospital and interhospital emergency care which includes basic life support functions including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), plus cardiac monitoring, cardiac defibrillation, telemetered electrocardiography, administration of antiarrhythmic agents, intravenous therapy, administration of specific medications, drugs and solutions, use of adjunctive ventilation devices, trauma care and other authorized techniques and procedures.

(a) Section A of the form shall direct provision or withholding of cardiopulmonary resuscitation to the patient when he or she has no pulse and is not breathing by selecting one (1) of the following: (i) Attempt Resuscitation (CPR); or (ii) Do Not Attempt Resuscitation (DNR); and include the statement "When not in cardiopulmonary arrest, follow orders in B, C, and D." (b) Section B of the form shall direct the sustaining treatment when the patient has a pulse or is breathing by selecting one (1) of the following: (i) Full Sustaining Treatment, including the use of intubation, advanced airway interventions, mechanical ventilation, defibrillation or cardio version as indicated, medical treatment, intravenous fluids, and comfort measures. This option shall include the statement "Transfer to a hospital if indicated. Includes intensive care. Treatment Plan: Full treatment including life support measures". (ii) Limited Interventions, including the use of medical treatment, oral and…

An individual may use an AED if all of the requirements of Section 41-60-33 are met. However, nothing in Sections 41-60-31 through 41-60-35 shall limit the right of an individual to practice a health occupation that the individual is otherwise authorized to practice under the laws of Mississippi.

(1) There is hereby established the Automated External Defibrillators in Public and Charter Schools Grant Program, which shall be administered by the Department of Health for the purpose of providing funds to entities to supply AEDs in public and charter schools. (2) For purposes of this section, "AED" shall mean an automated external defibrillator as defined in Section 41-60-31. (3) The Department of Health shall administer the program with the intent to ensure the health and safety of individuals in public and charter schools. The Department of Health shall promulgate rules and regulations to accomplish the purpose of the program. The Department of Health shall establish criteria for applicants applying on behalf of a school district or charter school.

(1) Beginning in the 2024-2025 school year, each public school shall develop a cardiac emergency response plan (CERP) that addresses the appropriate use of school personnel to respond to incidents involving an individual experiencing sudden cardiac arrest or a similar life-threatening emergency while on school grounds. (2) Beginning in the 2024-2025 school year, each public school with an athletic department or organized athletic program shall develop a cardiac emergency response plan that addresses the appropriate use of school personnel to respond to incidents involving an individual experiencing sudden cardiac arrest or a similar life-threatening emergency while attending or participating in an athletic practice or event while on school grounds. (3) School officials shall work directly with local emergency service providers to integrate the CERP into the community's EMS responder protocols. Each plan shall integrate evidence-based core elements, such as those recommended by the American Heart Association guidelines or another nationally…

(1) No duly licensed, practicing physician, physician assistant, dentist, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, certified registered emergency medical technician, or any other person who, in good faith and in the exercise of reasonable care, renders emergency care to any injured person at the scene of an emergency, or in transporting the injured person to a point where medical assistance can be reasonably expected, shall be liable for any civil damages to the injured person as a result of any acts committed in good faith and in the exercise of reasonable care or omissions in good faith and in the exercise of reasonable care by such persons in rendering the emergency care to the injured person. (2) (a) Any person who in good faith, with or without compensation, renders emergency care or treatment by the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) in accordance with the provisions of Sections 41-60-31 through…

Chapter 60 - Emergency Medical Technicians - Paramedics - Use of Automated External Defibrillator

There Is a Newer Version of the Mississippi Code View Our Newest Version Here 2010 Mississippi Code TITLE 73 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS Chapter 25 - Physicians. 73-25-37 - Liability of physician, dentist, nurse, emergency medical technician, etc., for rendering emergency care; immunity from civil liability for good faith use of automated external defibrillator by person untrained in its use. § 73-25-37. Liability of physician, dentist, nurse, emergency medical technician, etc., for rendering emergency care; immunity from civil liability for good faith use of automated external defibrillator by person untrained in its use. (2) (a) Any person who in good faith, with or without compensation, renders emergency care or treatment by the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) in accordance with the provisions of Sections 41-60-31 through 41-60-35, as well as the person responsible for the site where the AED is located if the person has provided for compliance…

The Assistant Executive Director (AED) for eLearning & Instructional Technology is a full-time administrative position located at the MCCB. The primary function of this position is to provide innovative, visionary leadership and administrative direction for the Mississippi Virtual Community College (MSVCC). Under the AED of eLearning & Instructional Technology leadership, the eLITE Division will offer a comprehensive suite of integrated services including instructional design, professional development, technical support, oversight of system-wide strategic initiatives, and management of partnerships. The incumbent must be self-motivated, dependable, and committed to the highest level of professional ethics and integrity, exercising sound judgment to ensure efficient and effective use of resources and compliance with Mississippi Community College Board (MCCB) policy, state and federal regulations, MSVCC operational procedures, and accreditation requirements.

Chapter 60 - EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS - PARAMEDICS - USE OF AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR (§§ 41-60-1 — 41-60-35)

Chapter 60 - EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS - PARAMEDICS - USE OF AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR (§§ 41-60-1 — 41-60-35) USE OF AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR IN CASES OF SUDDEN CARDIAC DEATH (§§ 41-60-31 — 41-60-35) Section 41-60-33 - Requirements and training for use of automated external defibrillator Section 41-60-35 - Individual authorized to use automated external defibrillator not limited from practicing other authorized health occupations

Chapter 60 - Emergency Medical Technicians - Paramedics - Use of Automated External Defibrillator Use of Automated External Defibrillator in Cases of Sudden Cardiac Death § 41-60-33. Requirements and training for use of automated external defibrillator § 41-60-35. Individual authorized to use automated external defibrillator not limited from practicing other authorized health occupations

There Is a Newer Version of the Mississippi Code View Our Newest Version Here 2010 Mississippi Code TITLE 41 - PUBLIC HEALTH Chapter 60 - Emergency Medical Technicians - Paramedics - Use of Automated External Defibrillator. 41-60-1 - through 41-60-9. Repealed.

8. The following equipment shall be available to the operating suite: emergency call system, oxygen, mechanical ventilatory assistance equipment, including airways and manual breathing bag, cardiac defibrillator, cardiac monitoring equipment, thoracotomy set, tracheotomy set, laryngoscopes and endotracheal tubes, suction equipment, emergency drugs and supplies specified by the medical staff. Personnel trained in the use of emergency equipment and in cardiopulmonary resuscitation must be available whenever there is a patient in the ambulatory surgical facility.

18. TCPR - Shall mean telecommunicator cardiopulmonary resuscitation, which is the dispatcher-assisted delivery of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) instruction by trained emergency call takers or public safety dispatchers to callers or bystanders for events requiring CPR, such as out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA).

5. Training in adult CPR and basic First Aid Techniques to ensure a sufficient number of personnel is able to provide basic first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in each work or office area at all times during the routine hours of operation.

(1) There is hereby established within the State Department of Health a school nurse intervention program, available to all public school districts in the state. (2) By the school year 1998-1999, each public school district shall have employed a school nurse, to be known as a Health Service Coordinator, pursuant to the school nurse intervention program prescribed under this section. The school nurse intervention program shall offer any of the following specific preventive services, and other additional services appropriate to each grade level and the age and maturity of the pupils: (a) Reproductive health education and referral to prevent teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, which education shall include abstinence. (b) Child abuse and neglect identification. (c) Hearing and vision screening to detect problems which can lead to serious sensory losses and behavioral and academic problems. (d) Alcohol, tobacco and drug abuse education to reduce abuse of these substances. (e)…

(1) It shall be the responsibility of a massage therapy establishment to verify the current license of any and all persons practicing massage therapy at the location of or on behalf of the establishment. Failure to comply is subject to penalty assessed by the board of not less than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) and not more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) per offense. (2) No person may advertise massage or practice massage for compensation in this state unless he is licensed as a massage therapist by the board. No person may use the title of or represent himself to be a massage therapist or use any other title, abbreviations, letters, figures, signs or devices that indicate that the person is a massage therapist unless he is licensed to practice massage therapy under the provisions of this chapter. A current massage therapy license issued by the board shall at all times…

(1) No person shall be licensed to practice acupuncture unless he or she has passed an examination and/or has been found to have the necessary qualifications as prescribed in the regulations adopted by the board. (2) Before any applicant is eligible for an examination or qualification, he or she shall furnish satisfactory proof that he or she: (a) Is a citizen or permanent resident of the United States. (b) Has demonstrated proficiency in the English language. (c) Is at least twenty-one (21) years of age. (d) Is of good moral character. (e) Has completed a program of acupuncture and has received a certificate or diploma from an institute approved by the board, according to the provisions of this chapter. (f) Has completed a clinical internship training as approved by the board; and (g) Has received training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). (3) The board may hold an examination at least once…

(1) In addition to the method for obtaining a license to practice dentistry or dental hygiene by way of examination as provided by Section 73-9-23, the board, in its sole discretion, may grant a license to a candidate who meets the following criteria: (a) Submit proof of graduation from a dental school or school of dental hygiene accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association (ADA), or its successor commission. (b) Be engaged in the active practice of dentistry or dental hygiene or in full-time dental education or dental hygiene education for the past five (5) years. (c) Currently hold a valid, unrestricted and unexpired license in a state whose standards for licensure are determined by the board as equivalent to Mississippi's standards, and which state grants reciprocity or licensure by credentials to licensees of the State of Mississippi. (d) Provides an endorsement from all states…

(1) To obtain a massage therapy license, an applicant must submit to the board the applicant's official and certified transcript(s) from the applicant's massage therapy school. The transcript must verify that the applicant has completed a board-approved training program of not less than five hundred fifty (550) hours of massage therapy instruction, and at least fifty (50) hours of student clinic, with a minimum grade requirement of "C" or better in every course of instruction, in the following subjects: (a) Two hundred (200) hours in massage theory and practicum. (b) Two hundred (200) hours in science of the human body. (c) One hundred fifty (150) hours in allied modalities; and (d) Fifty (50) hours in supervised student clinic. (2) "Massage theory and practicum" must include a minimum of the following classroom hours in the specified subject areas: (a) Ten (10) hours in legalities including Mississippi massage law and ethics. (b)…

M. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Policy. In the event of cardiopulmonary arrest:

An Act To Amend Section 37-13-134, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That Proper Administration Of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (cpr) And Use Of An Automated External Defibrillator (aed) Be Included As An Instructional Component Of The Physical E...

An Act To Amend Section 37-13-134, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That Proper Administration Of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (cpr) And Use Of An Automated External Defibrillator (aed) Shall Be Included As An Instructional Component Of The Phys...

An Act To Create New Section 41-60-34, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish The Automated External Defibrillators In Public And Charter Schools Grant Program To Be Administered By The Department Of Health For The Purpose Of Providing Funds To Entit...