Utah AED Laws

Chapter 8b - Utah Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survival Act Part 3 - Automatic External Defibrillator Databases

There Is a Newer Version of the Utah Code View Our Newest Version Here 2011 Utah Code Title 26 Utah Health Code Chapter 8a Utah Emergency Medical Services System Act Section 601 Persons and activities exempt from civil liability. 26-8a-601. Persons and activities exempt from civil liability. (1) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (1)(b), a licensed physician, physician's assistant, or licensed registered nurse who, gratuitously and in good faith, gives oral or written instructions to any of the following is not liable for any civil damages as a result of issuing the instructions: (i) an individual certified under Section 26-8a-302. (ii) a person who uses a fully automated external defibrillator, as defined in Section 26-8b-102; or (iii) a person who administers CPR, as defined in Section 26-8b-102. (b) The liability protection described in Subsection (1)(a) does not apply if the instructions given were the result of gross negligence or…

(1) Any AED used solely for demonstration or training purposes, which is not operational for emergency use is, except for the provisions of this section, exempt from the provisions of this chapter. (2) The owner of an AED described in Subsection (1) shall clearly mark on the exterior of the AED that the AED is for demonstration or training use only.

Effective 5/13/2014 26-8b-602. Automatic External Defibrillator Restricted Account. (1) (a) There is created a restricted account within the General Fund known as the Automatic External Defibrillator Restricted Account to provide AEDs to entities under Subsection (4). (b) The director of the bureau shall administer the account in accordance with rules made by the bureau in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act. (2) The restricted account shall consist of money appropriated to the account by the Legislature. (3) The director of the bureau shall distribute funds deposited in the account to eligible entities, under Subsection (4), for the purpose of purchasing: (a) an AED. (b) an AED carrying case. (c) a wall-mounted AED cabinet; or (d) an AED sign. (4) Upon appropriation, the director of the bureau shall distribute funds deposited in the account, for the purpose of purchasing items under Subsection (3), to: (a) a municipal…

Effective 7/1/2024 53-2d-801. Authority to administer CPR or use an AED. A person may: (1) administer CPR on another individual without a license, certificate, or other governmental authorization if the person reasonably believes that the individual is in sudden cardiac arrest; or (2) use an AED on another individual without a license, certificate, or other governmental authorization if the person reasonably believes that the individual is in sudden cardiac arrest.

26-8b-501. Tampering with an AED prohibited -- Penalties. A person is guilty of a class C misdemeanor if the person removes, tampers with, or otherwise disturbs an AED, AED cabinet or enclosure, or AED sign, unless: (1) the person is authorized by the AED owner for the purpose of: (a) inspecting the AED or AED cabinet or enclosure; or (b) performing maintenance or repairs on the AED, the AED cabinet or enclosure, a wall or structure that the AED cabinet or enclosure is directly attached to, or an AED sign. (2) the person is responding to, or providing care to, a potential sudden cardiac arrest patient; or (3) the person acts in good faith with the intent to support, and not to violate, the recognized purposes of the AED.

Effective 5/3/2023 Renumbered 7/1/2024 26B-4-309. Tampering with an AED prohibited -- Penalties. A person is guilty of a class C misdemeanor if the person removes, tampers with, or otherwise disturbs an AED, AED cabinet or enclosure, or AED sign, unless: (1) the person is authorized by the AED owner for the purpose of: (a) inspecting the AED or AED cabinet or enclosure; or (b) performing maintenance or repairs on the AED, the AED cabinet or enclosure, a wall or structure that the AED cabinet or enclosure is directly attached to, or an AED sign. (2) the person is responding to, or providing care to, a potential sudden cardiac arrest patient; or (3) the person acts in good faith with the intent to support, and not to violate, the recognized purposes of the AED.

Chapter 8b - Utah Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survival Act Part 5 - Automatic External Defibrillator Tampering -- Penalties Section 501 - Tampering with an AED prohibited -- Penalties.

Chapter 8b - Utah Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survival Act Part 6 - Automatic External Defibrillator Restricted Account Section 602 - Automatic External Defibrillator Restricted Account.

Chapter 8b - Utah Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survival Act Part 2 - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automatic External Defibrillators Part 3 - Automatic External Defibrillator Databases Part 5 - Automatic External Defibrillator Tampering -- Penalties Part 6 - Automatic External Defibrillator Restricted Account

(iv) defibrillator. (vi) equipment for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Airway Management.

(1) Except as provided in Subsection (3), the following persons are not subject to civil liability for any act or omission relating to preparing to care for, responding to care for, or providing care to, another person who reasonably appears to be in sudden cardiac arrest: (a) a person authorized, under Section 26-8b-201, to administer CPR, who: (i) gratuitously and in good faith attempts to administer or administers CPR to another person; or (ii) fails to administer CPR to another person. (b) a person authorized, under Section 26-8b-201, to use an AED who: (i) gratuitously and in good faith attempts to use or uses an AED; or (ii) fails to use an AED. (c) a person that teaches or provides a training course in administering CPR or using an AED. (d) a person that acquires an AED. (e) a person that owns, manages, or is otherwise responsible for the premises…

Part 8 - Utah Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survival Act Section 801 - Authority to administer CPR or use an AED. (Effective 7/1/2024) Section 808 - Tampering with an AED prohibited -- Penalties. (Effective 7/1/2024)

Utah Chapter 08b — Utah Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survival Act 26-8b-201 — Authority To Administer Cpr Or Use An Aed.

(c) compensate certified staff for training students in hands-on, high-quality CPR and AED training that is outside of their normal duties; or (d) to contract with a third party or group who specializes in CPR and AED instruction to provide the instruction.

(1) The following persons may provide emergency medical services to a patient without being licensed under this chapter: (a) out-of-state emergency medical service personnel and providers in time of disaster. (b) an individual who gratuitously acts as a Good Samaritan. (c) a family member. (d) a private business if emergency medical services are provided only to employees at the place of business and during transport. (e) an agency of the United States government if compliance with this chapter would be inconsistent with federal law; and (f) police, fire, and other public service personnel if: (i) emergency medical services are rendered in the normal course of the person's duties; and (ii) medical control, after being apprised of the circumstances, directs immediate transport. (2) An ambulance or emergency response vehicle may operate without a permit issued under Section 53-2d-404 in time of disaster. (3) Nothing in this chapter or Title 58, Occupations…

Article 8b - Utah Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survival Act Section 201 - Authority to administer CPR or use an AED. Section 501 - Tampering with an AED prohibited -- Penalties. Section 602 - Automatic External Defibrillator Restricted Account.

(1) The following persons may provide emergency medical services to a patient without being licensed under this chapter: (a) out-of-state emergency medical service personnel and providers in time of disaster. (b) an individual who gratuitously acts as a Good Samaritan. (c) a family member. (d) a private business if emergency medical services are provided only to employees at the place of business and during transport. (e) an agency of the United States government if compliance with this chapter would be inconsistent with federal law; and (f) police, fire, and other public service personnel if: (i) emergency medical services are rendered in the normal course of the person's duties; and (ii) medical control, after being apprised of the circumstances, directs immediate transport. (2) An ambulance or emergency response vehicle may operate without a permit issued under Section 26-8a-304 in time of disaster. (3) Nothing in this chapter or Title 58, Occupations…

(1) (a) Except as provided in Subsection (1)(b), a licensed physician, physician's assistant, or licensed registered nurse who, gratuitously and in good faith, gives oral or written instructions to any of the following is not liable for any civil damages as a result of issuing the instructions: (i) an individual licensed or certified under Section 26-8a-302. (ii) an individual who uses a fully automated external defibrillator, as defined in Section 26-8b-102; or (iii) an individual who administers CPR, as defined in Section 26-8b-102. (b) The liability protection described in Subsection (1)(a) does not apply if the instructions given were the result of gross negligence or willful misconduct. (2) An individual licensed or certified under Section 26-8a-302, during either training or after licensure or certification, a licensed physician, a physician assistant, or a registered nurse who, gratuitously and in good faith, provides emergency medical instructions or renders emergency medical care authorized…

26-8a-209 — Fully automated external defibrillator statewide database.

(ii) CPR, automated external defibrillator use, and other resuscitation skills consistent with the American Heart Association Guidelines.

There Is a Newer Version of the Utah Code View Our Newest Version Here Utah Title 26 — Utah Health Code :: 26-8b-401 — Education And Training. 26-8b-401. Education and training. (1) The bureau shall work in cooperation with federal, state, and local agencies and schools, to encourage individuals to complete courses on the administration of CPR and the use of an AED. (2) A person who owns or leases an AED shall encourage each person who is likely to use the AED to complete courses on the administration of CPR and the use of an AED.

Chapter 8b - Utah Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survival Act Part 2 - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automatic External Defibrillators Section 201 - Authority to administer CPR or use an AED.

(1) The form created in Subsection (2), or a substantially similar form, is presumed valid under this chapter. (2) The following form is presumed valid under Subsection (1): Utah Advance Health Care Directive (Pursuant to Utah Code Section 75-2a-117) Part I: Allows you to name another person to make health care decisions for you when you cannot make decisions or speak for yourself. Part II: Allows you to record your wishes about health care in writing. Part III: Tells you how to revoke or change this directive. Part IV: Makes your directive legal. __________________________________________________________________________ My Personal Information Name: ____________________________________________________________________ Street Address: _____________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip Code: _____________________________________________________________ Telephone: _________________________ Cell Phone: ____________________________ Birth date: _____________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Part I: My Agent (Health Care Power of Attorney) A. No Agent If you do not want to name an agent: initial the box below, then go to Part II; do not name an…

Automatic External Defibrillator Restricted Account

Amendments to Automatic External Defibrillator Restricted Account

58-40a-303. Scope of practice. An athletic trainer may: (1) prevent injuries by: (a) designing and implementing physical conditioning programs, which may include: (i) strength and range of motion testing. (ii) nutritional advisement; and (iii) psychosocial intervention and referral. (b) performing preparticipation screening. (c) fitting protective equipment. (d) designing and constructing protective products; and (e) continuously monitoring changes in the environment. (2) recognize and evaluate injuries by: (a) obtaining a history of the injury. (b) inspecting an injured body part and associated structures. (c) palpating bony landmarks and soft tissue structures; and (d) performing clinical tests to determine the extent of an injury. (3) provide immediate care of injuries by: (a) initiating cardiopulmonary resuscitation. (b) administering basic or advanced first aid. (c) removing athletic equipment; and (d) immobilizing and transporting an injured athlete. (4) determine whether an athlete may return to participation or, if the injury requires further definitive care, refer…

(1)For purposes of this section: (a)"Delegation group A" means the following who are licensed under this title, acting within their respective scopes of practice, and qualified under Subsections (2)(f)(i) and (iii): (i)a physician assistant, if acting in accordance with Chapter 70a, Utah Physician Assistant Act; (ii)a registered nurse; (iii)a master esthetician; and (iv)an electrologist, if evaluating for or performing laser hair removal. (b)"Delegation group B" means: (i)a practical nurse or an esthetician who is licensed under this title, acting within the nurse or esthetician's respective scopes of practice, and qualified under Subsections (2)(f)(i) and (iii); and (ii)a medical assistant who is qualified under Subsections (2)(f)(i) and (iii). (c)"Direct cosmetic medical procedure supervision" means the supervisor: (i)has authorized the procedure to be done on the patient by the supervisee; and (ii)is present and available for a face-to-face communication with the supervisee when and where a cosmetic medical procedure is performed. (d)"General…

(6) "Certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)" refers to certification issued after completion of an in-person course, to include skills testing and evaluation on-site with a licensed instructor.

(21) cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

(e) documentation of completion of a bureau approved cardiopulmonary resuscitation course completed no more than two years before the date of application; and (2) The licensee shall maintain cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification during the licensure period.

(4) "BLS-CPR Certification" means Basic Life Support and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification.

(22) cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

(1) In accordance with Subsection (2) and except as provided in Subsection (3): (a) a person who owns or leases an AED shall report the person's name, address, and telephone number, and the exact location of the AED, in writing or by a web-based AED registration form, if available, to the emergency medical dispatch center that provides emergency dispatch services for the location where the AED is installed, if the person: (i) installs the AED. (ii) causes the AED to be installed; or (iii) allows the AED to be installed; and (b) a person who owns or leases an AED that is removed from a location where it is installed shall report the person's name, address, and telephone number, and the exact location from which the AED is removed, in writing or by a web-based AED registration form, if available, to the emergency medical dispatch center that provides emergency dispatch…

There Is a Newer Version of the Utah Code View Our Newest Version Here 2006 Utah Code - 26-8a-209 — Fully automated external defibrillator statewide database. 26-8a-209. Fully automated external defibrillator statewide database. (1) The department shall work in cooperation with state, federal, and local agencies to encourage individuals to complete a course that includes instruction on cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the operation and use of a fully automated external defibrillator that is conducted in accordance with guidelines of the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or other nationally recognized program by a person qualified by training or experience. (2) The department shall establish and maintain a statewide database containing the following information: (a) the name of the owner of a fully automated external defibrillator; and (b) the precise location of the fully automated external defibrillator, including the address and the place in which the defibrillator is stored. (3) (a) The…

There Is a Newer Version of the Utah Code View Our Newest Version Here Utah Title 26 — Utah Health Code :: 26-8b-202 — Immunity. 26-8b-202. Immunity. (1) Except as provided in Subsection (3), the following persons are not subject to civil liability for any act or omission relating to preparing to care for, responding to care for, or providing care to, another person who reasonably appears to be in sudden cardiac arrest: (a) a person authorized, under Section 26-8b-201, to administer CPR, who: (i) gratuitously and in good faith attempts to administer or administers CPR to another person; or (ii) fails to administer CPR to another person. (b) a person authorized, under Section 26-8b-201, to use an AED who: (i) gratuitously and in good faith attempts to use or uses an AED; or (ii) fails to use an AED. (c) a person that teaches or provides a training course…

There Is a Newer Version of the Utah Code View Our Newest Version Here 2006 Utah Code - 58-40a-303 — Scope of practice. 58-40a-303. Scope of practice. An athletic trainer may: (1) prevent injuries by: (a) designing and implementing physical conditioning programs, which may include: (i) strength and range of motion testing. (ii) nutritional advisement; and (iii) psychosocial intervention and referral. (b) performing preparticipation screening. (c) fitting protective equipment. (d) designing and constructing protective products; and (e) continuously monitoring changes in the environment. (2) recognize and evaluate injuries by: (a) obtaining a history of the injury. (b) inspecting an injured body part and associated structures. (c) palpating bony landmarks and soft tissue structures; and (d) performing clinical tests to determine the extent of an injury. (3) provide immediate care of injuries by: (a) initiating cardiopulmonary resuscitation. (b) administering basic or advanced first aid. (c) removing athletic equipment; and (d) immobilizing…