Wyoming

Wyoming requires AED programs to have maintenance, training, AED placement reporting, and post-event reporting requirements. The Good Samaritan law protects all AED participants for AED-related activities. All other AED program activities are not covered. Immunity to this law is determined on compliance with specified administrative and operational requirements. Wyoming requires dentist offices to have an AED onsite.

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Wyoming Law Key Takeaways

Requirement	Summary
Good Samaritan Law	Liability protection is extended to rescuers, physicians who prescribe AEDs, AED trainers, and AED possessors who comply with training, maintenance, and testing, and EMS notification requirements. The person responsible for the site where the AED is located is granted immunity from civil liability for any acts (that do not amount to willful or wanton misconduct or gross negligence).
AED Training	AED possessors must obtain appropriate CPR/AED training and receive refresher training every two years.
AED Maintenance	AED possessors ensure the AED is maintained and tested according to the manufacturer's guidelines.
EMS Notification	AED possessors notify EMS of the existence, location, and type of AED.
Dental Offices	Dental offices which administer minimal sedation must have an AED on site.

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Wyoming Statutes and Regulations

*Wyoming Statutes -- 35-26-101. Automated external defibrillators; definitions.

(a) As used in this article:

(i) “Automated external defibrillator (AED)” means a medical device heart monitor and defibrillator that:

(A) Has received approval of its premarket notification filed pursuant to U.S. Code, title 21, section 360(k) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration;

(B) Is capable of recognizing the presence or absence of ventricular fibrillation or rapid ventricular tachycardia, and is capable of determining, without intervention by an operator, whether defibrillation should be performed; and

(C) Upon determining that defibrillation should be performed, automatically charges and delivers, or requests delivery of, an electrical impulse to an individual's heart.

*Wyoming Statutes -- 35-26-102. Possession of automated external defibrillator.

(a) In order to ensure public health and safety, all persons who possess an AED shall:

(i) Obtain appropriate training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and in the use of an AED by the American Heart Association, American Red. Cross or by another nationally recognized, or Wyoming department of health recognized, course in CPR and AED use and maintains currency through refresher training every two (2) years; and

(ii) Ensure that the AED is maintained and tested according to the manufacturer's guidelines.

(iii) Repealed by Laws 2005, ch. 89, § 2.

(b) Any person or entity in possession of an AED shall notify an agent of the emergency communications center and the local ambulance service of the existence, location and type of AED.

*Wyoming Statutes -- 35-26-103. Limited liability for use of automated external defibrillator.

(a) Any person who uses or attempts to use an automated external defibrillator device on a victim of a perceived medical emergency, any prescribing physician who authorizes the purchase of the AED and any individual who provides training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in the use of an AED shall be immune from civil liability for any harm resulting from the use or attempted use of such device, unless the harm involved was caused by willful or criminal misconduct, gross negligence, reckless misconduct or a conscious, flagrant indifference to the safety of the victim who was harmed.

(b) Any person responsible for the site where the AED is located shall be immune from civil liability for any personal injury that results from any act or omission of acts that do not amount to willful or wanton misconduct or gross negligence if that person complies with the requirements of W.S. 35-26-102.

**Wyoming Code of Regulations, Section 12.

Office Faculties and Equipment Requirements for Minimal Sedation, Moderate Sedation, Deep Sedation and/or General Anesthesia. Department of Administration & Information, Board of Dental Examiners, Ch. 12

(a) Minimal Sedation. Any dentist that administers minimal sedation shall provide the following equipment, which shall be functional and available at all times:

(v) A manual or automatic external defibrillator.

*Codes and regulations cited from Justia US Law.

**Codes and regulations cited from Wyoleg.gov.

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AED owners are legally responsible to ensure compliance and emergency readiness of their AEDs. Each unit must meet certain requirements from the FDA, the local state, and individual AED manufacturers, which can be a challenging task to maintain. Thousands of customers rely on us to manage their AED compliance through our easy to use tool called LifeShield. Learn more about how we support our clients with an unmatched AED compliance program offering here.

Wyoming Summary

Requirement	Summary
Good Samaritan Law	Liability protection is extended to rescuers, physicians who prescribe AEDs, AED trainers, and AED possessors who comply with training, maintenance, and testing, and EMS notification requirements. The person responsible for the site where the AED is located is granted immunity from civil liability for any acts (that do not amount to willful or wanton misconduct or gross negligence).
AED Training	AED possessors must obtain appropriate CPR/AED training and receive refresher training every two years.
AED Maintenance	AED possessors ensure the AED is maintained and tested according to the manufacturer's guidelines.
EMS Notification	AED possessors notify EMS of the existence, location, and type of AED.
Dental Offices	Dental offices which administers minimal sedation must have an AED on site.

Wyoming Statutes and Regulations

Statute	Abstract
Wyoming Statutes, 35-26-101.	Automated external defibrillators; definitions. (a) As used in this article: (i) Automated external defibrillator (AED) means a medical device heart monitor and defibrillator that: (A) Has received approval of its premarket notification filed pursuant to U.S. Code, title 21, section 360(k) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration; (B) Is capable of recognizing the presence or absence of ventricular fibrillation or rapid ventricular tachycardia, and is capable of determining, without intervention by an operator, whether defibrillation should be performed; and (C) Upon determining that defibrillation should be performed, automatically charges and delivers, or requests delivery of, an electrical impulse to an individual’s heart.
Wyoming Statutes, 35-26-102.	Possession of automated external defibrillator. (a) In order to ensure public health and safety, all persons who possess an AED shall: (i) Obtain appropriate training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and in the use of an AED by the American Heart Association, American Red. Cross or by another nationally recognized, or Wyoming department of health recognized, course in CPR and AED use and maintains currency through refresher training every two (2) years; and (ii) Ensure that the AED is maintained and tested according to the manufacturer’s guidelines. (iii) Repealed by Laws 2005, ch. 89, § 2. (b) Any person or entity in possession of an AED shall notify an agent of the emergency communications center and the local ambulance service of the existence, location and type of AED.
Wyoming Statutes, 35-26-103.	Limited liability for use of automated external defibrillator. (a) Any person who uses or attempts to use an automated external defibrillator device on a victim of a perceived medical emergency, any prescribing physician who authorizes the purchase of the AED and any individual who provides training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in the use of an AED shall be immune from civil liability for any harm resulting from the use or attempted use of such device, unless the harm involved was caused by willful or criminal misconduct, gross negligence, reckless misconduct or a conscious, flagrant indifference to the safety of the victim who was harmed. (b) Any person responsible for the site where the AED is located shall be immune from civil liability for any personal injury that results from any act or omission of acts that do not amount to willful or wanton misconduct or gross negligence if that person complies with the requirements of W.S. 35-26-102. (c) Any clinical use of the AED shall be reported to the licensed physician.
Wyoming Code of Regulations, 12.	Office Faculties and Equipment Requirements for Minimal Sedation, Moderate Sedation, Deep Sedation and/or General Anesthesia. Department of Administration & Information, Board of Dental Examiners, Ch. 12 (a) Minimal Sedation. Any dentist that administers minimal sedation shall provide the following equipment, which shall be functional and available at all times: . . .(v) A manual or automatic external defibrillator.

AED owners are legally responsible to ensure compliance and emergency readiness of their AEDs. Each unit must meet certain requirements from the FDA, the local state, and individual AED manufacturers, which can be a challenging task to maintain. Thousands of customers rely on us to manage their AED compliance through our easy to use tool called LifeShield. Learn more about how we support our clients with an unmatched AED compliance program offering here.

Wyoming Summary

Requirement	Summary
Good Samaritan Law	Liability protection is extended to rescuers, physicians who prescribe AEDs, AED trainers, and AED possessors who comply with training, maintenance, and testing, and EMS notification requirements. The person responsible for the site where the AED is located is granted immunity from civil liability for any acts (that do not amount to willful or wanton misconduct or gross negligence).
AED Training	AED possessors must obtain appropriate CPR/AED training and receive refresher training every two years.
AED Maintenance	AED possessors ensure the AED is maintained and tested according to the manufacturer's guidelines.
EMS Notification	AED possessors notify EMS of the existence, location, and type of AED.
Dental Offices	Dental offices which administers minimal sedation must have an AED on site.

Wyoming Statutes and Regulations

Statute	Abstract
Wyoming Statutes, 35-26-101.	Automated external defibrillators; definitions. (a) As used in this article: (i) Automated external defibrillator (AED) means a medical device heart monitor and defibrillator that: (A) Has received approval of its premarket notification filed pursuant to U.S. Code, title 21, section 360(k) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration; (B) Is capable of recognizing the presence or absence of ventricular fibrillation or rapid ventricular tachycardia, and is capable of determining, without intervention by an operator, whether defibrillation should be performed; and (C) Upon determining that defibrillation should be performed, automatically charges and delivers, or requests delivery of, an electrical impulse to an individual’s heart.
Wyoming Statutes, 35-26-102.	Possession of automated external defibrillator. (a) In order to ensure public health and safety, all persons who possess an AED shall: (i) Obtain appropriate training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and in the use of an AED by the American Heart Association, American Red. Cross or by another nationally recognized, or Wyoming department of health recognized, course in CPR and AED use and maintains currency through refresher training every two (2) years; and (ii) Ensure that the AED is maintained and tested according to the manufacturer’s guidelines. (iii) Repealed by Laws 2005, ch. 89, § 2. (b) Any person or entity in possession of an AED shall notify an agent of the emergency communications center and the local ambulance service of the existence, location and type of AED.
Wyoming Statutes, 35-26-103.	Limited liability for use of automated external defibrillator. (a) Any person who uses or attempts to use an automated external defibrillator device on a victim of a perceived medical emergency, any prescribing physician who authorizes the purchase of the AED and any individual who provides training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in the use of an AED shall be immune from civil liability for any harm resulting from the use or attempted use of such device, unless the harm involved was caused by willful or criminal misconduct, gross negligence, reckless misconduct or a conscious, flagrant indifference to the safety of the victim who was harmed. (b) Any person responsible for the site where the AED is located shall be immune from civil liability for any personal injury that results from any act or omission of acts that do not amount to willful or wanton misconduct or gross negligence if that person complies with the requirements of W.S. 35-26-102. (c) Any clinical use of the AED shall be reported to the licensed physician.
Wyoming Code of Regulations, 12.	Office Faculties and Equipment Requirements for Minimal Sedation, Moderate Sedation, Deep Sedation and/or General Anesthesia. Department of Administration & Information, Board of Dental Examiners, Ch. 12 (a) Minimal Sedation. Any dentist that administers minimal sedation shall provide the following equipment, which shall be functional and available at all times: . . .(v) A manual or automatic external defibrillator.

Wyoming

Wyoming Law Key Takeaways

Products to help you stay compliant

Wyoming Statutes and Regulations

*Wyoming Statutes -- 35-26-101. Automated external defibrillators; definitions.

*Wyoming Statutes -- 35-26-102. Possession of automated external defibrillator.

*Wyoming Statutes -- 35-26-103. Limited liability for use of automated external defibrillator.

**Wyoming Code of Regulations, Section 12.

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