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NY S04411

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/4/2011

Primary Sponsor

John Flanagan

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires every assisted living facility licensed under Public Health Law Article 4656 to maintain at least one automated external defibrillator (AED) on the premises at all times

  • Mandates that assisted living facilities have at least one staff member or authorized volunteer present at all times who holds valid certifications in both AED operation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) from a nationally recognized organization

  • Directs the Commissioner of Health to promulgate regulations determining adequate quantity and types of AEDs based on facility size, occupancy, and other relevant factors, including a phase-in schedule for compliance

  • Designates assisted living facilities and their staff as "public access defibrillation providers" subject to existing requirements and limitations under Public Health Law Section 3000-B

  • Provides liability protection to providers and their employees who voluntarily render emergency medical treatment using an AED in accordance with the law's provisions

Legislative Description

Requires every assisted living facility to have at least one automated external defibrillator on the premises and have in attendance at all times, at least one individual certified in CPR.

Last Action

REFERRED TO AGING

1/4/2012

Committee Referrals

Aging4/4/2011

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