Kansas

Kansas mandates AED programs to include maintenance and location reporting. Good Samaritan protection covers program participants but does not apply if the AED is used outside the program. Immunity is granted only when specific guidelines are followed. Dental offices using sedation must also have an AED on-site.

Kansas Law Key Takeaways

Requirement

Summary

EMS Notification

Anyone who acquires an AED must notify local EMS of its location.

Good Samaritan Law

Rescuers, physicians, and AED instructors acting in good faith are legally protected. AED owners and managers also receive immunity if they ensure proper maintenance and usage.

AED Placement

AED placement in state-owned or occupied buildings follows guidelines set by the secretary of administration and the state highway patrol.

Dental Offices

Dental offices administering parenteral conscious sedation must have an AED on-site.

Kansas Statutes and Regulations

*Codes and regulations cited from Justia US Law.

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