Kansas State AED Laws
Summary of Requirements
A physician's prescription is required for AED acquisition. There is no current legislation regarding CPR/AED training. Entities acquiring an AED must notify the local emergency medical service, and those in possession must implement guidelines for proper maintenance and operation. There is no current legislation for notification of AED use.
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Physician | Physician prescription required. |
CPR/AED Training | No current legislation. | |
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EMS Notification | Persons or entities which purchase or otherwise acquire an automated external defibrillator shall notify the emergency medical service which operates in the geographic area of the location of the automated external defibrillator. |
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Maintenance Program | A person or entity which owns or leases or possesses or otherwise controls an AED must develop, implement and follow guidelines to ensure proper maintenance and operation of the device. |
Notification of Use | No current legislation. |
Good Samaritan Protection |
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Rescuer | Purchaser | Property Owner | Physician | Trainer |
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KS Stat § 65-6149a. - 2009 Provides Good Samaritan protection for use of an AED and establishes guidelines for AED programs. |
Laws / Legislation |
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Reference |
Date | Summary |
K.A.R. § 71‐5‐11 | 2010 | Outlines AED requirements for dental offices. |
SB 102 | 2009 | Establishes guidelines for automated external defibrillators and provides Good Samaritan protection. |
SB 132 | 2003 | Revises immunity protection for use of an AED. |
SB 535 | 1997 | Establishes immunity protection for use of an AED. |