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OH HB574
Bill
Status
5/27/2014
Primary Sponsor
Marlene Anielski
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AI Summary
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Health clubs must install an automated external defibrillator (AED) on premises and have at least one employee trained in AED use, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and basic first aid during all operating hours when staff are present.
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Health clubs open more than 8 hours daily, more than 5 days weekly, and exceeding 6,000 square feet must employ more than one trained employee capable of using the AED.
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24-hour health clubs without staff on duty at all times must install panic buttons, telephones for 911 access, security monitoring systems, and an AED with instructional signage; these facilities are limited to 6,000 square feet maximum.
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Physicians, trainers, and facility owners/operators are granted civil and criminal liability immunity for AED-related actions except in cases of willful or wanton misconduct or gross negligence.
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Violations of health club AED requirements result in fines: up to $250 for first offense, $500 for second offense, and $1,000 for third or subsequent offenses.
Legislative Description
To require a health club to have an automated external defibrillator installed on the premises, to specify requirements for training and staffing with respect to the use of that automated external defibrillator, and to modify the immunity provided with respect to the use of an automated external defibrillator.
Automated external defibrillator-health clubs to have
Last Action
To Health and Aging
5/27/2014