Kentucky

Kentucky mandates AED programs to include maintenance, training, medical oversight, location reporting, EMS notification, and post-use documentation. Good Samaritan protection applies to proper AED use but not to broader program activities and requires adherence to specific protocols. AEDs are also required at high school sports events, practices, and dental offices administering sedation or anesthesia.

Kentucky Law Key Takeaways

Requirement

Summary

Good Samaritan Law

Good Samaritan laws protect rescuers, AED owners, facility managers, overseeing physicians, and CPR/AED instructors, except in cases of gross negligence or misconduct.

AED Training

AED owners must ensure that all intended users receive proper training.

AED Maintenance

AEDs must be properly maintained as directed by the manufacturer, and owners must notify EMS of their location.

Medical Oversight

A physician should oversee the program to ensure proper training, maintenance, and EMS notification compliance.

Schools

Kentucky requires all public high schools to have AEDs available during practices and athletic events.

High Schools

Public high schools must provide CPR and AED training as part of required health or physical education courses for graduation.

Dentist Offices

Dentists need an AED to obtain an Anesthesia and Sedation Facility Certificate.

Kentucky Statutes and Regulations

*Codes and regulations cited from Justia US Law.

***Codes and regulations cited from CaseText.

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