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Delaware State AED Law

Physician

No Current Legislation.

CPR/AED Training

Prospective AED users must receive training from nationally recognized providers like the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association, Delaware State Fire School, or another approved provider. The training must be approved by the State EMS Medical Director.

EMS Notification

The State EMS Medical Director is responsible for maintaining a file containing the names of individuals or entities that acquire an AED using State funding.

Maintenance

AEDs must be maintained and tested in accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines on a regular schedule.

Notification of Use

Anyone providing emergency care using an AED on a person in sudden cardiac arrest should promptly notify the appropriate EMS units and report any clinical use of the AED to the relevant licensed physician or medical authority.

 Laws / Legislation

ReferenceDateSummary
14 Del. Admin. Code § 8512014Requires Delaware students to learn CPR to be granted a high school diploma from a Delaware high school beginning with the Class of 2017.
16 Del. Admin. Code § 43032013Defines: Automated External Defibrillator, CPR, FDA, First Responder Team, Office or OEMS, SAED, Service Coordinator, State Coordinator, State Medical Director, and The Board.
This regulation applies to any organization or individuals participating in the Delaware Early Defibrillation Program.
16 Del. C. § 3004C2000All quality management proceedings shall be confidential. Records of the State EMS Medical Director, and EMS quality care review committee relating to AED reviews and audits shall be confidential and privileged, are protected, and are not subject to discovery, subpoena or admission into evidence in any judicial or administrative proceeding. Raw data used in any AED review or audit shall not be available for public inspection; nor is such raw data a “public record” as set forth in the Delaware Freedom of Information Act.
16 Del. C. § 3003C2000Outlines instructions to ensure that there is a comprehensive plan for training, certification, and credentialing of cardiac care providers in the use of AEDs.
16 Del. C. § 3002C2000Defines: Automated External Defibrillator and Records.
16 Del. C. § 3001C2000Outlines the intent of the General Assembly to encourage greater acquisition, deployment and use of AED in communities within the State.