Indiana State AED Laws
Summary of Requirements
Physicians and CPR/AED training lack specific legislation. Possessors of defibrillators must notify the ambulance service provider or EMS commission about device acquisition and location. Maintenance must follow manufacturer guidelines. No current legislation covers notification of use.
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Physician | No current legislation. | |
CPR/AED Training | No current legislation. | |
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EMS Notification | A person or entity in possession of a defibrillator shall notify the ambulance service provider that serves the area where the person or entity is located; or emergency medical services commission of the acquisition and location of the defibrillator. |
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Maintenance Program | A person or entity acquiring a defibrillator shall ensure that the defibrillator is maintained and tested according to the manufacturer's operational guidelines. |
Notification of Use | No current legislation. |
Good Samaritan Protection |
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Rescuer | Purchaser | Property Owner | Physician | Trainer |
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IC 34-30-12-1 - 2008 Provides Good Samaritan protection for use of an AED and establishes guidelines for AED programs. |
Laws / Legislation |
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Reference |
Date | Summary |
IC 20-30-5-20 | 2014 | Outlines student course requirement for training of CPR and AED usage. |
IC 24-4-15-5 | 2008 | Outlines AED requirements for health clubs. Grants Good Samaritan protection for UNTRAINED users. |
IC 24-4-15-6 | 2007 | Grants Good Samaritan protection for a person involving the use of or the failure to use a defibrillator located on the premises of a health club. |
IC 16-31-6.5-4 | 2006 | Outlines instructions to ensure the public health and safety for a person that acquires an AED. |
IC 34-6-2-51 | 1999 | Defines: Gratuitously renders emergency care |
IC 16-31-6.5-6 | 1998 | Outlines instructions to ensure the public health and safety for a person that acquires an AED. |
IC 16-31-6.5-5 | 1998 | Outlines instructions to ensure the public health and safety for a person that acquires an AED. |