In Louisiana, AED programs are subject to a range of requirements encompassing maintenance, training, medical oversight, placement reporting, EMS activation, post-event reporting, program documentation, and other stipulations. The Good Samaritan law extends protection to all participants involved in AED activities, irrespective of their compliance with specific administrative and operational mandates. Immunity from liability is not contingent upon adherence to prescribed requirements. Louisiana mandates the presence of AEDs in various settings, including health clubs, high schools, colleges with athletic programs, and densely populated areas.
Louisiana Law Key Takeaways
- Good Samaritan Law: Individuals purchasing or overseeing AEDs, expected users, supervising physicians, and CPR/AED trainers are covered under Good Samaritan protections.
- AED Training: The owner of an AED is responsible for ensuring CPR/AED training for anticipated users.
- Preventative Maintenance: AEDs must undergo maintenance and testing per the manufacturer's guidelines.
- EMS Notification: AED possessors must inform EMS about the AED's presence and location.
- Medical Oversight: Oversight by a physician or advanced practical nurse ensures compliance with training, notification, and maintenance requirements.
- Schools: AEDs are mandated in high schools and colleges participating in intramural athletics, with CPR/AED training required for students in grades 9-12.
- Fitness Facilities: AEDs are required in physical fitness facilities.
- AED Plan: Physical fitness facilities must maintain a written CPR/AED Protocol or Plan, submitting a copy to the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (BEMS).
- Use Reporting: Any AED usage must be reported to BEMS via the cardiac arrest profile/data collection form and reviewed by the medical overseer of the possessor.
AED's save lives every day and you can make a difference! Besides the states requirements, we believe AED's should be readily available everywhere, within arms reach in case of an emergency.
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