Oregon State AED Law

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Requirements for AED (Automated External Defibrillator) use:

  • Physician. 

Physician automated external defibrillator prescription required.

  • CPR/AED Training. 

A sufficient number of employees must receive training in the use of an automated external defibrillator so that at least one trained employee may be reasonably expected to be present at the public setting during regular business hours.

  • Maintenance  Program.

The AED must be maintained, inspected and serviced, the battery and the electrodes for the automated external defibrillator must be in accordance with guidelines set forth by the manufacturer. The automated external defibrillator must be stored in a location from which it can be quickly retrieved during regular business hours. The presence and location of each automated external defibrillator must be clearly Marked.

  • Notification of  Use

Each location must establish a policy to call 9-1-1 to activate the emergency medical services system as soon as practicable after the Potential need for the automated external defibrillator is recognized.

Laws / Legislation
ReferenceDateSummary
OR Admin Rules § 818-026-0060 – 818-026-00702016Outlines AED requirements for dental offices.
OR Rev Stat § 336.4722015As an integral part of the health education curriculum or the physical education curriculum for students in grades 7 through 12, each school district must provide instruction in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and the use of an automated external defibrillator.
OR Rev Stat § 339.345  2015Outlines AED requirements for schools.
SB 15482014Provides immunity for a person using an AED in good faith.
OR Admin Rules § 333-030-0105 2013Outlines AED requirements for camps.
SB 10332010Requires AEDs in all public and private schools.
SB 10062010Requires an AED in community colleges and schools of higher education.  Revises the requirement for a defibrillator in health clubs.
OR Rev Stat § 431.690 2009Outlines AED requirements for places of public assembly.
SB 5562009Requires at least one automated external defibrillator on the premisesfor business with 50,000 or more square feet and at least 25 peoplecongregating per day.
OR Rev Stat § 431.680 2007Outlines AED requirements for health clubs.
OR Admin Rules § 333-060-0​2102007Outlines AED requirements for swimming pools.
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