Kentucky State Requirements

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In Kentucky, AED programs are mandated to adhere to maintenance, training, medical oversight, AED placement reporting, EMS activation, and post-event reporting protocols. Under the Good Samaritan law, immunity protection is extended to AED program participants, but solely for activities directly related to AED usage. However, other activities within AED programs are not covered by this law. Notably, compliance with specific administrative and operational requirements does not determine immunity. Moreover, Kentucky mandates the presence of AEDs at all high school sporting events, practices, and dentist offices where sedation and anesthesia are utilized on patients. Kentucky Law Key Takeaways Good Samaritan Law : Provides protection to rescuers, AED acquirers, individuals responsible for AED site, overseeing physicians, and CPR/AED trainers, barring gross negligence or willful misconduct. AED Training : AED acquirers ensure expected users receive training. AED Maintenance : AEDs must adhere to manufacturer's operational guidelines. Acquirers should inform EMS about AED existence and location. Medical Oversight : Establish physician-supervised medical oversight program for compliance. Schools : Public schools necessitate AEDs for high school practices and athletic events. High Schools : CPR/AED training mandated for all public high school students as part of health or physical education courses for graduation. Dentist Offices : AED requirement for Dentists to obtain Anesthesia and Sedation Facility Certificate. AED's save lives every day and you can make a difference! Besides the states requirements, we believe AED's should be readily available everywhere, within arms reach in case of an emergency. Please call with any additional questions at 1-800-441-8378. Thank You