Missouri

Missouri requires AED programs to follow maintenance regulations for reliability. The Good Samaritan law protects AED users, excluding physician medical directors, but only for AED-related actions. Immunity does not depend on meeting maintenance standards. The state does not mandate AED placement, leaving organizations to determine their needs.

Missouri Law Key Takeaways

Requirement

Summary

Good Samaritan Law

Good Samaritan laws protect AED users, site managers, owners, and overseeing physicians from civil liability. Those providing emergency care in good faith without compensation are also immune, promoting swift and responsible responses for public safety.

AED Training

AED purchasers must ensure users are trained in CPR and AED operation.

AED Maintenance

AED owners must follow manufacturer guidelines for maintenance and testing and report the device's location to local EMS.

Medical Oversight

AED owners must have a physician review and approve the clinical usage protocol.

Life Support Ambulances

Missouri requires all basic life support ambulances and stretcher vans to have an AED and at least one trained staff member for rapid cardiac emergency response.

Missouri Statutes and Regulations

*Codes and regulations cited from Justia US Law.

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