AED Laws & Legislation
As word spreads about how effective AEDs
can be, new legislation seems to be appearing almost monthly. This
is not bad news--after all, people are learning that AEDs save lives--but
the constantly changing legal requirements can be overwhelming.
AED Perfection tracks all these changes for you: we advise you on
the latest legislation affecting your area and handle all your compliance
paperwork requirements. Here is a sampling of current AED legal
questions:
Rescuers are protected under law.
In most circumstances as the rescuer you are
protected by "Good Samaritan Laws." Note: State laws vary
as do rules for business, private, or public use. AED Perfection's
professionals can guide you through all the intricacies.
Lawsuits are becoming more
common for NOT having an AED. Based
on recent press, certain businesses and locations are increasingly
likely to get sued for NOT having an AED. California, for instance,
recently passed a law requiring AEDs in all health clubs. As the
following article indicate, the costs of not complying can be huge:
- Gym to Pay $619,650 in Man's Death:
The jury needed only two hours deliberation to find a health club
negligent for not having an AED...
Read more: Recent
Press.
Grants and programs can assist with AED costs.
The government as well as some private foundations
and corporations can provide financial assistance if the cost of
AEDs becomes prohibitive. AED Perfection will guide your search
for appropriate grants, funds, or gifts and can even assist in drafting
your proposals.
...We sort it all out for you! AED
Perfection tracks changing regulations and legislation that may
affect you. We complete and file all your locally-required forms,
and are happy to handle ongoing reports and logs as needed. Read
more: We Make
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