2013 Indiana Code TITLE 16. HEALTH ARTICLE 31. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES CHAPTER 6.5. AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS
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IC 16-31-6.5
Chapter 6.5. Automatic External Defibrillators
IC 16-31-6.5-1
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.205-2003, SEC.44.)
IC 16-31-6.5-2
Exemptions
Sec. 2. This chapter does not apply to the following:
(1) A licensed physician.
(2) A hospital, an ambulatory outpatient surgical center, an
abortion clinic, or a birthing center.
(3) A person providing health care in a hospital, an ambulatory
outpatient surgical center, an abortion clinic, or a birthing
center licensed under IC 16-21.
(4) A person or entity certified under IC 16-31-3.
As added by P.L.24-1998, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.96-2005, SEC.12.
IC 16-31-6.5-3
"Defibrillator" defined
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "defibrillator" means an automatic
external defibrillator.
As added by P.L.24-1998, SEC.1.
IC 16-31-6.5-4
Duties of person or entity acquiring defibrillator
Sec. 4. A person or entity acquiring a defibrillator shall ensure
that the defibrillator is maintained and tested according to the
manufacturer's operational guidelines.
As added by P.L.24-1998, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.74-2006, SEC.4.
IC 16-31-6.5-5
Notice of acquisition and location of defibrillator
Sec. 5. A person or entity in possession of a defibrillator shall
notify the:
(1) ambulance service provider that serves the area where the
person or entity is located; or
(2) emergency medical services commission;
of the acquisition and location of the defibrillator.
As added by P.L.24-1998, SEC.1.
IC 16-31-6.5-6
Contact with ambulance service provider following use of
defibrillator
Sec. 6. A person who uses a defibrillator is required to contact:
(1) the ambulance service provider; or
(2) a fire department that provides ambulance service;
for the area as soon as practicable following the use of the
defibrillator.
As added by P.L.24-1998, SEC.1.
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