AED Legal Analysis for Iowa
Summary
All licensed racing and gaming facilities are required to have an AED and at least one employee trained in CPR/AED and first aid present during all hours of operation.
Good Samaritan protections are provided to rescuers and to AED acquirers, owners and location managers if the AED is maintained in a condition for immediate use. Protections are also provided to AED trainers.
Related Laws
| Statute | Law Type | Effective Date | Abstract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Admin. Code 491-5.4(99D,99F) | Mandate | 2017-02-15 | Requires all licensed racing and gaming facilities to have an AED. |
| Iowa Admin. Code 641-143.1, 2, 3 (613) | Other Requirements | 2017-02-15 | The person or entity maintaining the AED shall: (1) Ensure that the AED is maintained and inspected in accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines; (2) Maintain records of all maintenance and inspections of the AED for the usable life of the device; (3) Ensure that the AED is programmed to conform to nationally accepted guidelines for treatment of cardiac arrest patients. |
| I.C.A. § 613.17 | Good Samaritan | The law limits civil liability under certain circumstances of use, or an attempted use, of an AED. A person or entity that acquires an AED will not be liable for any civil damages for acts or omissions arising out of the use of an AED. |
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