§2150-D.__Training, maintenance, testing, use and reporting

requirements

1.__Training and maintenance.__A person who possesses an automated external defibrillator must:

A.__Require expected users to complete successfully a course in automated external defibrillation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation that is offered or approved by the American Heart Association or another nationally recognized organization;

B.__Maintain and test the defibrillator according to the manufacturer's guidelines; and

C.__Consult with a physician regarding compliance with the requirements of paragraphs A and B.

2.__Notification of location of defibrillator.__A person in possession of an automated external defibrillator shall notify an agent of the local emergency communications or vehicle dispatch center of the existence, location and type of the automated external defibrillator.

3.__Authorized users.__A person who has obtained appropriate training on how to perform automated external defibrillation and has successfully completed a course in cardiopulmonary resuscitation may perform automated external defibrillation, regardless of whether the person is a physician, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse or emergency medical services provider.

4.__Activation of emergency medical services system.__A person who renders out-of-hospital emergency care or treatment to a person in cardiac arrest by using an automated external defibrillator must activate the emergency medical services system as soon as possible and report any clinical use of the automated external defibrillator.

§2150-E.__Immunity

1.__Immunity for provider prescription.__Except in the case of intentional misconduct, a physician is not liable for civil damages for injury, death or loss to person or property for

providing a prescription for an automated external defibrillator approved for use as a medical device by the United States Food and Drug Administration.

2.__Immunity for providing training.__Except in the case of intentional misconduct, a person is not liable for civil damages for injury, death or loss to person or property for providing training in automated external defibrillation.

3.__Immunity for providing defibrillation.__Except in the case of intentional misconduct or when there is no good faith attempt to notify an emergency medical services system organization in accordance with section 2150-D, subsection 3, a person is not criminally responsible nor liable for civil damages for injury, death or loss to person or property for performing automated external defibrillation in good faith, regardless of whether the person has obtained appropriate training on how to perform automated external defibrillation.

SUMMARY

This bill requires certain training for designated uses of a defibrillator; requires notification of a defibrillator with the emergency medical services system; requires activation of the emergency medical services system in an emergency situation where a defibrillator is used; and provides immunity from liability for persons who use such a defibrillator.