MA H2424

Health clubs must have at least one automatic external defibrillator (AED) on premises and at least one trained AED provider present during staffed business hours

Health clubs must maintain written emergency response policies and procedures that are regularly reviewed, rehearsed, and publicly available to members

AED locations must be secure, easily accessible, well-marked, known among trained staff, and near a communication line to contact EMS or 911

Health clubs and employees receive liability protection from lawsuits related to defibrillator use or non-use, except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct

Compliance timeline varies by size: clubs with more than 5 full-time equivalent employees must comply within 1 year; smaller clubs have 2 years to comply