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Current as of May 06, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
A person that acquires an automated external defibrillator shall ensure that:
A. a trained targeted responder is designated to oversee all aspects of the automated external defibrillator program, including training, emergency medical services coordination, protocol approval and automated external defibrillator deployment strategies, and that the trained targeted responder provides overall quality assurance and reviews each case in which the automated external defibrillator is used by the program;
B. the trained targeted responders receive appropriate training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and in the use of an automated external defibrillator by a nationally recognized course in cardiopulmonary response and automated external defibrillator use approved by the department or other training programs authorized by the department;
C. the defibrillator is maintained and tested according to the manufacturer's guidelines;
D. any person that renders emergency care or treatment on a person in cardiac arrest by using an automated external defibrillator activates the emergency medical system as soon as possible and reports any clinical use of the automated external defibrillator to the designated trained targeted responder;
E. the automated external defibrillator program is registered with the department; and
F. the local emergency medical services and local 911 agencies have been notified of the automated external defibrillator program.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 24. Health and Safety § 24-10C-4. Protection of public safety - last updated May 06, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-24-health-and-safety/nm-st-sect-24-10c-4/
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