AED LAWS & REQUIREMENTS IN ALASKA

In Alaska, the use and maintenance of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are governed by specific legislation designed to promote their availability and ensure public safety. Key requirements include:

Physician Prescription:

A prescription from a physician is required upon the purchase of an AED.

Training:

The owner of the AED must provide appropriate training in its use to an employee or agent. “Appropriate training” means completing an AED training course from the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross, or another program approved by the Department of Health and Social Services.

EMS Notification:

Within 30 days of placing the AED, the owner must notify the local emergency medical response authority or other appropriate entity of its location. Additionally, a means of notifying the local emergency medical response authority that an emergency exists must be provided within a reasonable proximity to the AED’s usual location.

Maintenance Program:

The AED must be properly maintained and tested on a regularly scheduled basis.

Good Samaritan Protection:

Alaska law provides immunity from civil liability for individuals who use or attempt to use an AED on a victim of a perceived medical emergency. This immunity does not apply to civil damages resulting from a failure to notify the appropriate emergency medical services agency.

These regulations aim to encourage the availability and proper use of AEDs, enhancing emergency response efforts across the state.