Pennsylvania State AED Laws

Entities acquiring an AED need physician approval and may benefit from a physician medical director. Users must undergo AED training from recognized organizations. While no EMS notification requirements exist, it's advisable to inform relevant authorities. The AED must be maintained as per manufacturer guidelines. In case of use, activate emergency services and provide necessary data to healthcare providers.

Summary of Requirements
	Physician	Entities purchasing an automated external defibrillator must have physician approval for AED purchase. State EMS office recommends use of a physician medical director.
	CPR/AED Training	Expected AED users shall complete training in the use of an AED provided by the American National Red Cross or the American Heart Association or through an equivalent course of instruction approved by the department of health in consultation with a technical committee of the Pennsylvania Emergency Health Services Council.
	EMS Notification	The Pennsylvania State EMS Office recommends notifying the regional EMS council and local EMS providers and/or local 911 centers of the implementation of an AED.
	Maintenance Program	The defibrillator must be maintained and tested according to the manufacturer's operational guidelines.
	Notification of Use	A user of an AED must utilize available means to immediately contact and activate the emergency medical services system. Any appropriate data or information must be made available to emergency medical services personnel or other health care providers as requested.

Good Samaritan Protection
Rescuer	Purchaser	Property Owner	Physician	Trainer
42 PA.C.S.A. § 8331.2 - 2012 Provides Good Samaritan protection for use of an AED and establishes guidelines for AED programs.

Laws / Legislation
Reference	Date	Summary
24 P.S. § 14-1423	2014	Sets guidelines for AED programs in schools. Including the fund receiving policies for schools with the intent on acquiring and maintaining an AED.
73 P.S. § 2174	2012	Sets guidelines for AED programs in health clubs.
SB 351	2011	Extends Good Samaritan law and requires entities acquiring AEDs to properly maintain them.
HB 1525	2011	Requires that health clubs with services offered during nonstaffed hours be equipped with an AED, panic button, emergency phone, and personal security device.
55 PA. Code § 2800.96	2011	Outlines AED requirements for assisted living facilities.
HB 2778	2010	Requires hotels to provide and maintain AEDs.