Cal. Code Regs. tit. 22 § 100066.03

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 44, November 1, 2024

Section 100066.03 - [Operative 1/1/2025] EMT AED Service Provider

An EMT AED service provider is an agency or organization that employs individuals as defined in Section 100065.05, and who obtain AEDs for the purpose of providing AED services to the general public.

(a) An EMT AED service provider shall be approved by the LEMSA, or in the case of state or federal agencies, the Authority, prior to beginning service. The Authority shall notify LEMSAs of state or federal agencies approved as EMT AED service providers. In order to receive and maintain EMT AED service provider approval, an EMT AED service provider shall comply with the requirements of this section.

(b) An EMT AED service provider approval may be revoked or suspended for failure to maintain the requirements of this section.

(c) An EMT AED service provider applicant shall be approved if they meet and provide the following:

(1) Provide orientation of AED authorized personnel to the AED;

(2) Ensure maintenance of AED equipment;

(3) Prior to January 1, 2002, ensure initial training and, thereafter, continued competency of AED authorized personnel;

(4) Collect and report to the LEMSA where the defibrillation occurred, as required by the LEMSA but no less than annually, data that includes, but is not limited to:

(A) The number of patients with sudden cardiac arrest receiving CPR prior to arrival of emergency medical care.

(B) The total number of patients on whom defibrillatory shocks were administered, witnessed (seen or heard) and not witnessed; and

(C) The number of these persons who suffered a witnessed cardiac arrest whose initial monitored rhythm was ventricular tachycardia or ventricular fibrillation.

(5) Authorize personnel and maintain a current listing of all EMT AED service providers authorized personnel and provide listing upon request to the LEMSA or the Authority.

(d) An approved EMT AED service provider and their authorized personnel shall be recognized statewide.

(e) Authorized personnel means EMT personnel trained to operate an AED and authorized by an approved EMT AED service provider.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 100066.03

Note: Authority cited: Sections 1797.107 and 1797.170, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1797.170, 1797.178, 1797.196, 1797.200, 1797.202, 1797.204, 1797.220, 1798 and 1798.2, Health and Safety Code.

1. Renumbering of section 100063.1 to section 100066.03, including amendment of first paragraph, filed 9-5-2024; operative 1/1/2025 (Register 2024, No. 36).