TENNESSEE - Key requirements for
AED use and ownership
Training - AED owner or acquiring entity must ensure expected users receive AHA, ARC or equivalent CPR/AED training as approved
by the Tennessee emergency medical services board. Employers - No mention, see AED Program Requirements 68-140-704. Building Owners - No mention, see AED Program Requirements 68-140-704. Prescription - No mention. Medical Oversight - Department of Health defines
rules for AED programs. Device Maintenance/Testing - Per manufacturer's guidelines, maintain records
of maintenance and testing. Event Tracking/Reporting - Use must be reported to local EMS 911 dispatch, supervising physician
and AED
program admin. Notification Requirements - Register the existence and location of device with local
EMS
upon installation. Provide a copy of AED program plan. Good Samaritan Protection - Civil immunity is provided for
any person who uses an AED to render emergency care including medical personnel, rescue squad members, trainers and the AED Program Entity. Supplier or Manufacturer - Device is defined see 68-140-710. State Buildings - No mention. Bill | Summary | Date Signed | Date Effective | HB 2970 | Updated Good Samaritan Law. | April 98 | May 98 | HB 1218 | Established definitions, rules and responsibilities for use of
AEDs and AED Programs. | May 99 | June 99 | SB 281 | Requires registration of AEDs 68-140-703. | May 03 | 2003 | Code/ Statutes | | | | 63-6-218 | Good Samaritan Law. | | Current | 68-140-Part 7 | Definitions, rules and responsibilities for use of AEDs. | | Current | 68-140-703 | Training and use requirements. | | Current | 68-140-704 | AED program requirements. | | Current | 68-140-705 | Department of Health to create rules for AED programs. | | Current | 68-140-706 | Liability of entity responsible for AED program. | | Current | 68-140-707 | Limitation on liability of trainers. | | Current | 68-140-708 | Training and demonstration of competence in CPR and use of AED. | | Current | 68-140-709 | Applicability of 68-140-704 and 68-140-710 to home use or where
there is a duty to provide care. | | Current | 68-140-710 | AED definition. | | Current |
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