Georgia

Georgia mandates that AED programs include maintenance, training, location notifications, EMS activation, usage reporting, and medical oversight. The Good Samaritan law provides immunity for AED use but does not extend to broader program management. AEDs are also required in certain high schools and medical facilities where sedation or anesthesia is administered.

Georgia Law Key Takeaways

Requirement

Summary

Good Samaritan Law

The Good Samaritan law protects individuals using an AED in an emergency, along with those who own, install, or provide the devices. Medical directors overseeing AED programs and CPR/AED instructors are also covered under this immunity.

Training

AED owners must ensure that users receive proper CPR and AED training.

Preventative Maintenance

Those who obtain an AED must notify EMS of its location and type while ensuring it is maintained and tested as per the manufacturer's guidelines.

Medical Oversight

Medical oversight by a licensed physician is required.

Schools

Public high schools with interscholastic sports programs must have a functional AED available at all times. Students in grades 9 to 12 are also required to complete CPR and AED training.

Anesthesia / Sedation

Facilities administering conscious sedation, deep sedation, or general anesthesia are required to have a defibrillator on-site.

Georgia Statutes and Regulations

*Codes and regulations cited from Justia US Law.

**Codes and regulations cited from Ga.gov.

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