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OH HB226
Bill
Status
6/16/2009
Primary Sponsor
Kathleen Chandler
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AI Summary
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Enacts section 3731.25 of the Revised Code to provide qualified civil and criminal immunity to owners, employees, and other persons who perform automated external defibrillation (AED) in good faith at hotels and single-room occupancy (SRO) facilities.
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Immunity applies only if the hotel or SRO facility owner places at least one FDA-approved AED on premises, requires at least one employee to complete an American Heart Association or American Red Cross-approved AED and CPR course, and ensures a trained employee is present at least one day per week.
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Requires facility owners to post a record at the AED location identifying trained employees and course completion dates, inform all employees of the AED location, and maintain the device according to manufacturer guidelines.
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Requires facility owners to maintain records documenting: employee training, when staff were informed of AED location, maintenance and testing dates, and any repairs needed due to malfunction.
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Clarifies that the General Assembly does not require hotels and SRO facilities to install AEDs, but intends to encourage their voluntary use to promote public safety.
Legislative Description
To provide qualified civil and criminal immunity to an owner or employee of a hotel or SRO facility or another person who performs automated external defibrillation in good faith at the hotel or facility if the owner places an automated external defibrillator within the hotel or facility, requires at least one employee to successfully complete a course in automated external defibrillation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation, maintains certain records, and complies with other conditions.
Immunity from liability-external defibrillation
Last Action
To Civil & Commercial Law
6/16/2009