Montana AED Laws

(c) relating to the licensing of operators of public swimming pools and public bathing places, including allowing for training courses, testing, and recertification for cardiopulmonary resuscitation or pool operator certification to be conducted in person, online, or through other virtual methods.

50-6-502. AED program -- requirements for AED use. In order for an entity to use or allow the use of an automated external defibrillator, the entity shall: (1) establish a program for the use of an AED that includes a written plan that complies with this part and rules adopted by the department pursuant to 50-6-503. The plan must specify: (a) where the AED will be placed. (b) the individuals who are authorized to operate the AED. (c) how AED use will be coordinated with an emergency medical service providing services in the area where the AED is located. (e) the maintenance that will be performed on the AED. (g) reports that will be made of AED use; and (3) ensure that before using the AED, an individual authorized to operate the AED receives appropriate training approved by the department in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the proper use of an AED.…

50-6-503. Rulemaking. (1) The department shall adopt rules specifying the following: (a) the contents of the written notice required by 50-6-502(7). (b) reporting requirements for each use of an AED. (c) the contents of a plan prepared in accordance with 50-6-502 and requirements applicable to the subject matter of the plan. (d) training requirements in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and AED use for any individual authorized by an AED program plan to use an AED. (e) requirements for medical supervision of an AED program. (f) minimum requirements for a medical protocol for use of an AED. (g) performance requirements for an AED in order for the AED to be used in an AED program; and (h) a list of the AED training programs approved by the department. (2) The department may not adopt rules for any purpose other than those in subsection (1).

Part 5. Automated External Defibrillator Programs 50-6-502. AED program -- requirements for AED use.

50-6-505. Liability limitations. (1) An individual who provides emergency care or treatment by using an AED in compliance with this part and rules adopted by the department pursuant to 50-6-503 and an individual providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation to an individual upon whom an AED is or may be used are immune from civil liability for a personal injury that results from that care or treatment or from civil liability as a result of any act or failure to act in providing or arranging further medical treatment for the individual upon whom the AED was used unless the individual using the AED or the person providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation, as applicable, acts with gross negligence or with willful or with wanton disregard for the care of the person upon whom the AED is or may be used. (a) a person providing medical oversight of the AED program, as designated in the plan prepared…

(8) "Automated external defibrillator (AED)" has the meaning provided for under 50-6-501, MCA.

50-6-506. Exemptions. This part does not apply to the use of an AED by: (1) a patient or the patient's caretaker if use of the AED is ordered by a physician; or (2) a licensed health care professional, including an emergency care provider, whose scope of practice includes the use of an AED.

Part 5. Automated External Defibrillator Programs

(p) the use of an automated external defibrillator pursuant to Title 50, chapter 6, part 5.

(b) defibrillator, resuscitator and respirator.

(b) holds a current basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification issued by the American heart association, the American red cross, or another recognized provider.

37-8-426. Medication aide II -- implementation. The board shall establish rules implementing the provisions of 37-8-102 and 37-8-422 through 37-8-426 and providing for the establishment of requirements for license renewal, including but not limited to continuing education, continued certification as a certified nursing assistant and medication aide II, and mandatory cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification.

(ii) cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

(5) shall file documentation with the board that the applicant has been certified by the American heart association or American red cross to perform adult and infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Certification must be current at the time of application and remain valid throughout the license period.

(b) one individual per shift is on the premises, accessible to the pool, and currently certified as competent in cardiopulmonary resuscitation by either the American red cross or the American heart association.

(1) Staff trained in the use of emergency equipment and in cardiopulmonary resuscitation must be available whenever there is a patient in the abortion clinic.

(a) provide a copy of the immunization certificate and current basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification to the board for initial endorsement on license.

(5) "CPR" means cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

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