Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
Prior to submitting an application for registration, the
designated supervising trained targeted responder shall ensure that the AED
program incorporates the following requirements:
A.
AED program supervising trained
targeted responder shall:
(1) Oversee
the AED program, assuming responsibility for how the AED program is planned and
conducted.
(2) Select and identify
other participating persons as trained targeted responders.
(3) Maintain AED training records for all
trained targeted responders while they are active in the program, and for at
least three years thereafter.
(4)
Maintain AED program records including AED maintenance records, trained
targeted responder training records, and AED usage records.
(5) Ensure that all trained targeted
responders are trained using a training program which has been approved by the
department.
(6) Provide evidence of
coordination of the AED program with local EMS services and emergency dispatch
agencies, including 911 dispatch agencies.
(7) Register the AED program with the
department and pay registration fees, as detailed in this regulation.
(8) Report all operational uses of the AED to
the department.
(9) Perform quality
assurance review of all operational defibrillations; and.
(10) Ensure AED equipment is maintained in
accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines.
B.
Trained targeted responders:
Individuals selected by the supervising trained targeted responder that are
trained in CPR and use of an AED and understand how to activate the local
emergency medical system for any sudden collapse or cardiac arrest victim:
(1) Prior to participating in an AED program,
trained targeted responders shall complete an initial AED training course from
a Department approved training program. The course shall include both
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and AED training.
(2) At least every two years, trained
targeted responders shall recertify in CPR and AED training, by successfully
completing a department approved AED training course.
(3) Activate the emergency medical system
during any operational response to a victim of cardiac arrest, and advise that
AED is being used.
(4) Comply with
program protocols for operational response to victims of cardiac
arrest.
(5) Report all operational
responses to victims of cardiac arrest to the supervising trained targeted
responder and complete a defibrillation report. A copy of the report shall be
submitted to the department within 20 calendar days.
(6) Ensure AED's are maintained and used in
accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines, and inspect AED equipment at
least monthly.
C.
Registration: All AED programs shall be registered with the department:
(1) Initial registration: The initial
registration period shall be for a period of four years. The supervising
trained targeted responder for the AED program shall complete the application
provided by the bureau and submit it to the department, along with the
appropriate fees.
(2) Renewal: AED
programs shall renew the AED program every four years, with a renewal
application provided by the bureau submitted to the department, along with the
appropriate fees.
(3) Notification
of changes in registration: The department shall be notified when there is a:
(a) change in AED supervising trained
targeted responder;
(b) change in
physical address or telephone number; or
(c) stoppage or cancellation of the AED
program.
D.
Fees: The bureau shall establish a fee schedule for AED programs.
Seventy-five ($75) dollars shall be paid by the AED program to the department
for initial registration. For renewal, AED programs shall pay a fee of fifty
($50) dollars to the department.
E.
Notification: Local EMS services and emergency dispatch agencies
shall be notified of the activation and existence of the AED program. The
notification shall include the name of the AED program supervising trained
targeted responder, location of the program, telephone number, a copy of the
program protocols, location of the placement of AED(s), and the operational
area where the AED(s) will be used. The local emergency services and dispatch
agencies shall also be notified if an existing AED program stops or cancels the
AED program.
F.
AED Selection
and Maintenance:
(1) AED Selection:
AED programs shall acquire and use semi-automated cardiac defibrillators. These
devices require the responder to deliver the shock by pushing the shock button.
AED programs that want a fully automated defibrillator (analyzes and shocks
without operator input) may petition the bureau for a waiver to use an
automated defibrillator.
(2)
Maintenance: AED programs shall maintain the AED(s) and associated supplies and
batteries in accordance with the manufacturer's suggested guidelines.
G.
Record Keeping:
Establish and maintain a record keeping system. Include the following
information:
(1) List of trained targeted
responders.
(2) Dates of training
for trained Targeted Responders including CPR training and AED
training.
(3) Copy of program
protocols.
(4) Copy of registration
and EMS service notification forms.
(5) AED usage reports/Data collection forms;
examples may be obtained from the bureau.
(6) Quality assurance review
documentation.
(7) AED equipment
purchase and maintenance records.
