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NY S03455
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/1/2013
Primary Sponsor
John Flanagan
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AI Summary
- Requires every assisted living facility licensed under public health law to have at least one automated external defibrillator on premises
- Mandates facilities have at least one staff member or authorized volunteer present at all times who holds valid certifications in both automated external defibrillator operation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation from a nationally recognized organization
- Directs the Commissioner of Health to promulgate regulations determining adequate quantity and type of defibrillators based on facility size, occupancy, and other relevant factors, including a phase-in schedule for compliance
- Classifies assisted living facilities and their staff as "public access defibrillation providers" subject to existing protections and limitations under public health law sections 3000-A and 3000-B
- Takes effect 180 days after becoming law
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
1/8/2014
Committee Referrals
Aging2/1/2013
Full Bill Text
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