LAC 48:I.6103. General Provisions

A. General requirements of a Possessor 1. A possessor’s responsibility and requirements are as follows. a. The AED must be maintained and tested according to the manufacturer’s guidelines; in accordance with state and federal rules and polices, including review of product warranty expirations for AED machine, pads and batteries. b. Expected AED users must receive appropriate training in CPR and in the use of an AED by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, the Health and Safety Institute, or the equivalent cardiopulmonary resuscitation credential that has been approved by LDH. c. The local provider of emergency medical services (EMS) (such as a 911 service, local ambulance service, or fire department) must be activated by the possessor as soon as possible when an individual renders emergency care to an individual in cardiac arrest by using CPR or an AED. It is the responsibility of the individual rendering the emergency care to activate the local EMS provider. d. The possessor must comply with all applicable requirements of R.S. 40:1137.3. 2. Any manufacturer, wholesale supplier, or retailer of an AED must notify purchasers of AED’s intended for use in the state of Louisiana of the requirements of R.S. 40:1137.3.