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Alaska

Alaska has limited legislation in place pertaining to AED use and CPR training. However, the state does provide Good Samaritan protection for the rescuer and device purchaser in the event of AED use.

Below is a full breakdown of Alaska’s limited legislation.

Summary of Requirements

Physician
No legislation is currently in place for Alaska.
CPR/AED Training
No legislation is currently in place for Alaska.
EMS Notification
No legislation is currently in place for Alaska.
Maintenance Program
No legislation is currently in place for Alaska.
Notification of Use
No legislation is currently in place for Alaska.

Good Samaritan Protection

Rescuer
Purchaser
Property owner
Physician
Trainer

AK Stat § 09.65.087

Provides Good Samaritan protection for use of an AED and establishes guidelines for AED programs:
(a) A person who uses or attempts to use an automated external defibrillator device on a victim of a perceived medical emergency is not liable for civil damages resulting from the use or attempted use of the device. This subsection does not apply to civil damages resulting from a failure to notify the appropriate emergency medical services agency.
(b) A person who acquires or provides an automated external defibrillator device for use on a victim of a perceived medical emergency is not liable for civil damages resulting from the use or attempted use of the device. This subsection does not apply to civil damages resulting from gross negligence.
(c) The immunity provided by (b) of this section does not apply to a manufacturer of an automated external defibrillator.

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