Louisiana State AED Law
Physician
A licensed physician or advanced practice registered nurse authorized to prescribe must be involved in the possessor's program to ensure compliance with training, EMS notification, and maintenance. Any clinical use of the AED must be reported to the overseeing physician or advanced practice registered nurse.
CPR/AED Training
Designated AED users at specific locations, such as workplaces, must receive CPR and AED training from either the American Heart Association or another nationally recognized CPR and AED training course.
EMS Notification
Individuals or entities possessing an AED must inform the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services in the Office of Public Health of the Department of Health and Hospitals and a local EMS provider, such as the 911 service, local ambulance service, or fire department, about the acquisition, location, and type of AED.
Maintenance
Those possessing an AED must ensure that the device is maintained and tested in accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines.
Notification of Use
The local emergency medical services system must be activated promptly when an individual provides emergency care using an AED on someone in cardiac arrest.
Laws / Legislation
| Reference | Date | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| LA Rev Stat § 40:1137.2 | 2015 | Defines Automated External Defibrillator. |
| LA Rev Stat § 40:1137.1 | 2015 | Explains the importance of AEDs according to the American Heart Association. |
| HB 542 | 2014 | Requires instruction relative to CPR and automated external defibrillators to be integrated into the curriculum of an existing required course of study in public high schools. |
| LA Rev Stat § 40:1137.3 | 2012 | Outlines instructions to ensure the public health and safety for a person that acquires an AED. |
| LA Rev Stat § 9:2793 | 2010 | Grants Good Samaritan protection for UNTRAINED users. |
| HR 1 | 2009 | A resolution requesting that the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals look into the possibility of requiring placement of AEDs in schools. |
| SR 164 | 2008 | Resolution asking the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to study the practicality of acquiring and requiring that AEDs be placed in every public high school. |
| LA Rev Stat § 40:1236.13 | 2005 | Outlines AED requirements for: Fitness Facilities, Intercollegiate Athletic, Institutions, and High Schools. |