Louisiana

Louisiana mandates AED programs to include maintenance, training, medical oversight, location reporting, EMS notification, and post-use documentation. The Good Samaritan law protects individuals using an AED without requiring compliance with specific standards. AEDs are also required in health clubs, high schools, colleges with sports programs, and densely populated areas.

Louisiana Law Key Takeaways

Requirement

Summary

Good Samaritan Law

Good Samaritan laws provide liability protection for AED owners, managers, designated users, overseeing physicians, and CPR/AED instructors.

AED Training

The AED owner must ensure designated users are trained in CPR and AED operation.

Preventative Maintenance

AEDs must be regularly maintained and tested as per the manufacturer's instructions.

EMS Notification

The AED owner must inform EMS about its location and availability.

Medical Oversight

A physician or advanced practice nurse must oversee the program to ensure compliance with training, notification, and AED maintenance requirements.

Schools

High schools and colleges with intramural sports must have AEDs, and students in grades 9-12 are required to complete CPR and AED training.

Fitness Facilities

Physical fitness facilities must have an AED.

AED Plan

Fitness facilities must establish a written CPR/AED response plan for sudden cardiac arrest and submit it to the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services.

Use Reporting

All AED uses must be reported to BEMS using the cardiac arrest data form and reviewed by the AED holder’s medical supervisor.

Louisiana Statutes and Regulations

*Codes and regulations cited from Justia US Law.

***Codes and regulations cited from CaseText.

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