In Maine, there are no specific administrative or operational requirements mandated for AED programs. The Good Samaritan law in the state offers extensive coverage to a wide array of participants involved in AED activities, encompassing all aspects of AED program operations. Maine takes proactive measures by requiring public school students to be provided with CPR/AED training. Moreover, AEDs are mandated to be available in grades K-12 within public schools across the state.
Maine Law Key Takeaways
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Good Samaritan Law:
- Maine's Good Samaritan law extends civil immunity to various parties involved in AED-related activities, including those who acquire AEDs, rescuers, owners, physicians, AED trainers, and premises owners where AEDs are located. This immunity applies unless there is gross negligence or willful misconduct.
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Schools:
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Public and charter schools in Maine are required to offer CPR and AED training to middle or high school students.
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K-12 schools must have AEDs placed in accessible and well-known locations on-site, with designated school personnel responsible for their maintenance. AEDs are mandated to be present at all sporting events and secondary school athletic programs.
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While it's recommended to provide age-appropriate CPR and AED instruction before middle school, it's not mandatory.
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School boards have the authority to install AEDs in occupied school buildings and at athletic events.
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Both school personnel and members of the public are encouraged to receive training in CPR and AED usage to effectively respond to emergencies.
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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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