New Jersey AED Laws

"Automated external defibrillator" means an automated external defibrillator as defined in section 2 of P.L.1999, c.34 (C.2A:62A-24).

Provides immunity from civil liability to certain individuals who acquire or use an automated external defibrillator.

2. a. The board of education of a public school district and the governing body or chief school administrator of a nonpublic school that includes any of the grades kindergarten through 12 shall establish and implement an emergency action plan for responding to a sudden cardiac event including, but not limited to, an event in which the use of an automated external defibrillator may be necessary. (1) a list of no less than five school employees, team coaches, or licensed athletic trainers who hold current certifications from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or other training program recognized by the Department of Health and Senior Services, in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and in the use of a defibrillator. The list shall be updated, as necessary, at least once in each semester of the school year; and (2) detailed procedures on responding to a sudden cardiac event including, but not limited to,…

26:2H-12.26 Nursing homes, assisted living facilities, defibrillator, trained personnel; required. a. acquire at least one defibrillator as defined in section 2 of P.L.1999, c.34 (C.2A:62A-24), which shall be maintained in a central location within the nursing home or assisted living facility that shall be made known and available to the employees of the nursing home or assisted living facility for the purposes of this act; b. ensure that the defibrillator is tested and maintained, and provide notification to the appropriate first aid, ambulance, or rescue squad, or other appropriate emergency medical services provider regarding the defibrillator, the type acquired, and its location, pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1999, c.34 (C.2A:62A-25); c. arrange and pay for training in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and the use of a defibrillator for employees of the nursing home or assisted living facility to ensure that the employees hold current certification from the American Red Cross, American Heart…

Temporarily waives certain basic life support services crewmember requirements.

c. "Respiratory care" means the health specialty involving disease prevention, treatment, management, control, and care for patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiac and pulmonary system. The care shall include the use of medical gases, air and oxygen-administering apparatus, environmental control systems, humidification and aerosols, drugs and medications, apparatus for cardiopulmonary support and control, postural drainage, chest percussion and vibration and breathing exercise, pulmonary rehabilitation, performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, maintenance of natural and mechanical airways, insertion and maintenance of artificial airways, and insertion and maintenance of peripheral arterial and peripheral venous catheters. The care shall also include testing techniques to assist in diagnosis, monitoring, treatment, and research, including but not necessarily limited to, the measurement of cardiopulmonary volumes, pressure and flow, and the drawing and analyzing of samples of arterial, capillary, and venous blood. Respiratory care shall also include: educating patients and caregivers about respiratory care procedures as part…

3. Have an automatic external defibrillator (AED).

Section 18a:40-41a - Schools required to have automated external defibrillator.

4. A health club that is subject to the provisions of this act shall be immune from civil or criminal liability resulting from the malfunctioning of an automated external defibrillator that has been maintained and tested by the health club according to the manufacturer's operational guidelines, pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1999, c.34 (C.2A:62A-25), as required in paragraph (2) of subsection a. of section 2 of this act.

(h) All direct care staff shall have current certification in pediatric cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of an automatic external defibrillator (AED).

2A:62A-25 - Responsibilities of person, entity acquiring automated external defibrillator 2A:62A-26 - Requirements for user of defibrillator 2A:62A-27 - Immunity from civil liability for user of defibrillator; exceptions

vi. Each school district and nonpublic school shall distribute to a student-athlete and the student-athlete's parent or guardian the sudden cardiac arrest pamphlet developed by the Commissioner, in consultation with the Commissioner of Health, the American Heart Association, and the American Academy of Pediatrics, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:40-41. (1) A student-athlete and the student-athlete's parent or guardian annually shall sign the Commissioner-developed form that they received and reviewed the pamphlet, and shall return it, to the student's school pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:40-41.d. (i) Each public and nonpublic school shall have available and maintain an automated external defibrillator (AED), pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:40-41a.a(1) and (3), that is:

5. Proof that the applicant holds current certification in Basic Life Support or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/Automated External Defibrillator (CPR/AED) to the level of the Health Care Provider or Professional Rescuer as issued by the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross, or another entity determined by the Department of Health to comply with AHA CPR Guidelines.

Section 18A:35-4.28 - Instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, use of automated external defibrillator for certain students. Section 18A:40-41 - Sudden cardiac arrest pamphlet; development, distribution. Section 18A:40-41a - Schools required to have automated external defibrillator.

(a) Upon the first biennial license renewal after May 1, 2018, and upon every biennial license renewal thereafter, licensed athletic trainers shall attest that they have completed courses of continuing education of the types and number of credits specified in (b) and (c) below and in N.J.A.C. 13:35-10.22, and that they have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) from a course offered by the Red Cross or American Heart Association, or a substantially similar course approved by the American Red Cross, the National Safety Council, Coyne First Aid, Inc., the American Safety and Health Institute, or *Medic First Aid* International Inc.

Section 18a:35-4.28 - Instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, use of automated external defibrillator for certain students.

18A:40-41a Schools required to have automated external defibrillator. (1) each public or nonpublic school has an automated external defibrillator, as defined in section 2 of P.L.1999, c.34 (C.2A:62A-24), which is made available in an unlocked location on school property with an appropriate identifying sign. The defibrillator shall be accessible during the school day and any other time when a school-sponsored athletic event or team practice is taking place in which pupils of the district or nonpublic school are participating. The defibrillator shall be within reasonable proximity of the school athletic field or gymnasium, as applicable. (2) a team coach, licensed athletic trainer, or other designated staff member if there is no coach or licensed athletic trainer, who is present during the athletic event or team practice, is trained in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and the use of the defibrillator in accordance with the provisions of section 3 of P.L.1999, c.34 (C.2A:62A-25). A…

(b) A notation shall be made on the patient care report each and every time a crewmember applies an AED to a patient.

(c) No license renewal shall be issued by the Board unless the acupuncturist confirms on the renewal application that he or she completed at least 26 hours of continuing education detailed in (d) below and holds current certification in CPR, first aid, and use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) from courses offered by the American Heart Association or a substantially similar course approved or offered by the American Red Cross, the National Safety Council, Coyne First Aid, Inc., the American Safety and Health Institute, EMP International Inc., or EMS Safety Services Inc.

AED.

"Automated external defibrillator" or "defibrillator" means a medical device heart monitor and defibrillator that:

18A:35-4.28 Instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, use of automated external defibrillator for certain students. 1. a. Notwithstanding the provisions of any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, the board of education of a public school district that includes grades 9 through 12, or the board of trustees of a charter school that includes grades 9 through 12, shall provide instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of an automated external defibrillator to each student prior to graduation as part of the district's implementation of the Core Curriculum Content Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education. The board of education, or board of trustees, may select a no-cost, non-certification instructional program to meet this requirement.

2A:62A-27 Immunity from civil liability for user of defibrillator; exceptions. 5. a. (1) Any person or entity who, in good faith, acquires or provides a defibrillator, renders emergency care or treatment by the use of a defibrillator, assists in or supervises the emergency care or treatment by the use of a defibrillator, or attempts to use a defibrillator for the purpose of rendering emergency care or treatment, and who has complied with the requirements of this act, shall be immune from civil liability for any personal injury as a result of that care or treatment, or as a result of any acts or omissions by the person or entity in providing, rendering, assisting in, or supervising the emergency care or treatment. (2) A person or entity providing or maintaining an automated external defibrillator shall not be liable for any act or omission involving the use of a defibrillator in the…

a. be modeled from an instructional program established by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or other nationally-recognized association with expertise in instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of an automated external defibrillator.

Section 2a:62A-25 - Responsibilities of person, entity acquiring automated external defibrillator. Section 2a:62A-26 - Requirements for user of defibrillator. Section 2a:62A-27 - Immunity from civil liability for user of defibrillator; exceptions.

2A:62A-26 Requirements for user of defibrillator. b. Any person who uses a defibrillator shall request emergency medical assistance from the appropriate first aid, ambulance, or rescue squad as soon as practicable; however, a lay person who, in good faith, fails to request emergency medical assistance pursuant to this subsection shall be immune from civil liability for any personal injury that results from that failure.

Section 26:2H-12.26 - Nursing homes, assisted living facilities, defibrillator, trained personnel; required.

2A:62A-25 - Responsibilities of person, entity acquiring automated external defibrillator 2A:62A-26 - Requirements for user of defibrillator 2A:62A-27 - Immunity from civil liability for user of defibrillator; exceptions

26:2H-12.26 - Nursing homes, assisted living facilities, defibrillator, trained personnel; required

Defibrillator.

"Sudden cardiac event" means a death or aborted death due to a cardiac arrhythmia resulting in loss of consciousness requiring cardiopulmonary resuscitation, defibrillation, or other advanced life support measures to regain normal heart function.

a. According to the American Heart Association, when a person suffers sudden cardiac arrest, the person's chance of survival decreases by 7% to 10% for each minute that passes without defibrillation; and with defibrillation given in the first minute after cardiac arrest, the survival rate can be as high as 90%; b. The greatest risk for cardiac arrest is among men over 45 and women over 55 years of age, as well as among persons who smoke, are overweight or have diabetes; c. Studies have shown that while exercise helps the heart in the long run, the risk of physical activity is not zero and the risk for cardiac arrest may increase during the time that the person is engaging in moderate or vigorous exercise, particularly for those who are sporadic exercisers or have underlying cardiovascular disease; f. In recognition of the increasing risk of cardiac arrest at health clubs…

a. More than 350,000 Americans die annually from out-of-hospital sudden cardiac arrest. Many die needlessly because life saving defibrillators are not immediately available. The American Heart Association estimates that almost 100,000 deaths could be prevented each year if defibrillators were more widely available; b. Due to technological advances, automated external defibrillators may be used by lay persons without any training to provide defibrillation within the first minutes of cardiac arrest to victims, thereby increasing the victims' chances of survival.

"Resuscitative measures" means cardiopulmonary resuscitation provided in the event that a patient suffers a cardiac or respiratory arrest.

"Basic life support" means a basic level of pre-hospital care which includes patient stabilization, airway clearance, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, hemorrhage control, initial wound care and fracture stabilization, and other techniques and procedures authorized by the commissioner.

(1) "Basic life support services" shall include but not be limited to: patient stabilization, airway clearance, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, hemorrhage control, initial wound care and fracture stabilization.

"Do not resuscitate order" means a physician's written order not to attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the event the patient suffers a cardiac or respiratory arrest.

For the purposes of this subsection, "basic life support" means a basic level of prehospital care, which includes but need not be limited to patient stabilization, airway clearance, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, hemorrhage control, initial wound care, and fracture stabilization.

(c) At least one employee trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the Heimlich maneuver shall be available in the facility at all times. (d) The facility shall have an automatic external defibrillator (AED) on site. At least one employee trained in the use of the AED shall be available in the facility at all times.

(c) All day and resident youth camp health directors shall hold a certification from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or other certification agency approved by the Department as listed in "Recognized Certifications (CPR-First Aid-Lifeguarding-Trained Pool Operator)," available at chapter Appendix D, in professional-level infant child, and adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

1. At least two staff members who have current certified basic knowledge of first aid principles and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as defined by a recognized health organization (such as the American Red Cross), shall be in the center at all times when enrolled children are present.

"Janet's Law"; requires public and nonpublic schools to have automated external defibrillators and to establish emergency action plans for responding to sudden cardiac events.*

Requires public school students in grades 9 through 12 to receive instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and use of an automated external defibrillator prior to graduation.*

Extends temporary waiver of certain basic life support services and specialty care transport unit crewmember requirements.

2A:62A-25 Responsibilities of person, entity acquiring automated external defibrillator. 3. A person or entity that acquires an automated external defibrillator shall: a. Ensure that any person, who is anticipated by the person or entity that acquires the defibrillator to be in a position to render emergency care or treatment by the use of a defibrillator in the performance of that person's duties of employment or volunteer service, shall, prior to using that defibrillator, have successfully completed and hold a current certification from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or other training program recognized by the Department of Health and Senior Services in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and use of a defibrillator; however, a person or entity that acquires a defibrillator shall not be liable for any act or omission of any lay person who uses the defibrillator in the rendering of emergency care; b. Ensure that the defibrillator is maintained and…

(1) acquire at least one automated external defibrillator as defined in section 2 of P.L.1999, c.34 (C.2A:62A-24), and store it in an accessible location within the health club that is known and available to the employees of the health club for the purposes of this act; and (2) ensure that the automated external defibrillator is tested and maintained, and provide notification to the appropriate first aid, ambulance, or rescue squad, or other appropriate emergency medical services provider regarding the defibrillator, the type acquired, and its location, pursuant to section 3 of P.L.1999, c.34 (C.2A:62A-25); and (1) arrange and pay for training in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and the use of an automated external defibrillator for the employees of that health club in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (2) of this subsection. (2) ensure that the health club has at least one employee on site during its normal business hours who holds…

Section 2A:62A-25 - Responsibilities of person, entity acquiring automated external defibrillator. Section 2A:62A-26 - Requirements for user of defibrillator. Section 2A:62A-27 - Immunity from civil liability for user of defibrillator; exceptions.