The State of Maine AED Law has been created to protect individuals and organizations that own AEDs from liability. The Maine AED Law states the following:
"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."
Maine requires that the owners of an AED must train individuals in CPR and AED use that will most likely use the AED and the AED must be maintained according to the manufacture's guidelines. The local EMS must be notified of the AED placement.
To view the Maine AED Law, CLICK HERE.
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