Arizona

Arizona’s Good Samaritan law provides broad legal protection for AED programs without imposing strict administrative requirements. Certain locations, including state facilities and dental offices, are required to have AEDs. Programs must also keep records of maintenance, medical oversight, coordination with emergency responders, and instances of AED use.

Arizona Law Key Takeaways

Requirement

Summary

Good Samaritan Law

The Good Samaritan Law shields individuals from civil liability when they provide emergency aid in good faith to someone suspected of experiencing sudden cardiac arrest.

Physician Oversight

Physician oversight is required for AEDs.

Report After Use

Following the use of an AED, a report must be filed with the Department of Health Services' Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Systems within five business days.

Maintenance Program

AEDs should be maintained as recommended by the manufacturer to ensure proper functionality.

Dentist Offices

AEDs should be available in dentist offices.

State Buildings

State buildings undergoing major renovations or new construction costing $250,000 or more are required to have Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) installed.

Arizona Statutes and Regulations

*Codes and regulations cited from Justia US Law.

**Codes and regulations cited from FindLaw.

***Codes and regulations cited from CaseText.

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