Delaware AED Laws: Requirements & Regulations

AED Requirements Summary

Physician: No laws currently apply.
CPR/AED Training: Anyone planning to use an AED must be trained by organizations like the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, Delaware State Fire School, or another approved provider. The training must be approved by the State EMS Medical Director.
EMS Notification: The State EMS Medical Director keeps a record of everyone who gets an AED using state funds.
Maintenance Program: The AED must be regularly maintained and tested following the manufacturer’s instructions.
Notification of Use: If someone uses an AED to help a person in cardiac arrest, they must quickly inform the local EMS and report the AED’s use to the appropriate doctor or medical authority.

Laws / Legislation
Reference	Date	Summary
14 Del. Admin. Code § 851	2014	Requires Delaware students to learn CPR to be granted a high school diploma from a Delaware high school beginning with the Class of 2017.
16 Del. Admin. Code § 4303	2013	Defines: Automated External Defibrillator, CPR, FDA, First Responder Team, Office or OEMS, SAED, Service Coordinator, State Coordinator, State Medical Director, and The Board.This regulation applies to any organization or individuals participating in the Delaware Early Defibrillation Program.
16 Del. C. § 3004C	2000	All quality management proceedings shall be confidential. Records of the State EMS Medical Director, and EMS quality care review committee relating to AED reviews and audits shall be confidential and privileged, are protected, and are not subject to discovery, subpoena or admission into evidence in any judicial or administrative proceeding. Raw data used in any AED review or audit shall not be available for public inspection; nor is such raw data a “public record” as set forth in the Delaware Freedom of Information Act.
16 Del. C. § 3003C	2000	Outlines instructions to ensure that there is a comprehensive plan for training, certification, and credentialing of cardiac care providers in the use of AEDs.
16 Del. C. § 3002C	2000	Defines: Automated External Defibrillator and Records.
16 Del. C. § 3001C	2000	Outlines the intent of the General Assembly to encourage greater acquisition, deployment and use of AED in communities within the State.