Washington State AED Laws

AED regulations commonly necessitate physician involvement, particularly in overseeing AED programs, ensuring proper training, and facilitating device placement. Users are typically required to undergo CPR and AED training through recognized courses. Maintenance and reporting of AED usage to local emergency services are also standard compliance requirements.

Summary of Requirements
	Physician	Upon acquiring a defibrillator, medical direction must be enlisted by the acquirer from a licensed physician in the use of the defibrillator and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
	CPR/AED Training	Expected defibrillator users must receive reasonable instruction in defibrillator use and cardiopulmonary resuscitation by a course approved by the department of health.
	EMS Notification	The person or entity who acquires a defibrillator shall notify the local emergency medical services organization about the existence and the location of the defibrillator.
	Maintenance Program	The defibrillator must be maintained and tested by the acquirer according to the manufacturer's operational guidelines.
	Notification of Use	The defibrillator user shall call 911 or its local equivalent as soon as possible after the emergency use of the defibrillator and shall assure that appropriate follow-up data is made available as requested by emergency medical service or other health care providers.

Good Samaritan Protection
Rescuer	Purchaser	Property Owner	Physician	Trainer
WA Rev Code RCW 4.24.300 - 2014 Provides Good Samaritan protection for use of an AED and establishes guidelines for AED programs.

Laws / Legislation
Reference	Date	Summary
HB 1556	2014	Provides guidelines for AED programs in high schools
WA Rev Code § 28A.230.179	2013	Each school district that operates a high school must offer instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation to students as provided in this section. Beginning with the 2013-14 school year, instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation must be included in at least one health class necessary for graduation.
WA Rev Code § 28A.300.471	2013	Outlines the responsibilities of the office of the superintendent of public instruction.
WA Admin Code § WAC 246-817-722	2009	Outlines AED requirements for dental offices.
HB 1756	2005	A bill addressing the arrival of first responders with automatic external defibrillator capability.
WA Rev Code § RCW 70.54.310	1998	Outlines the responsibilities of a person who acquires an AED.
HB 2998	1998	Provides immunity protection and establishes requirements for automated external defibrillators.
WA Admin Code § 246-817-770	1995	Outlines AED requirements for offices in which general anesthesia (including deep sedation) is administered.