New Jersey has signed into law a bill requiring assisted living facilities to have both an automated external defibrillator (AED) and someone trained in its use on site. The Oregon Senate passed legislation, now headed for the state House, that would require AEDs in most public buildings larger than 50,000 square feet.
The New Jersey bill, S2146
The New Jersey bill, S2146 unanimously passed both the state Senate and Assembly and was signed into law April 23. It extends to assisted living facilities the same requirements for AED placement and staff training that currently apply to nursing homes and other health-related institutions in the state. Assisted living facilities must meet the requirements of the new law within one year.
Oregon Senate Bill 556
In Oregon, Senate Bill 556 would mandate AEDs in public buildings larger than 50,000 square feet, and would require that a employee certified to use a defibrillator be present when the building or place of assembly is open to the public; schools and places of worship would be exempt from the requirement. The bill passed the Senate with a 28-2 vote. It now goes to the Oregon House for consideration.
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June 30th, 2009 at 4:37 am
Spanish Cove Retirement Village wants to consider Cardiac Science’s AEDs and costs. Please mail materials to 5 East Cypress #204, Yukon, OK 73099