AED (Automatic External Defibrillator)

Thank you for considering the placement of an AED. Your proactive approach to preparing for cardiac arrest events can make a life-or-death difference. By having an AED readily accessible, you can significantly increase the chances of survival for those experiencing sudden cardiac arrest.

In fact, communities with programs ensuring widespread CPR training and AED placement have improved survival rates from cardiac arrest by up to 60%.

Register Your AED

State law requires that local EMS agencies be notified when an AED is placed in a location. If you are placing a new AED, you can register it conveniently online:

1. Check this map to see whether your AED is already registered.
2. If you cannot find your AED on the map, register your AED.
   Register your AED
3. Update your registration information, as needed, using your National AED Registry account.

If you need help with the registration process, see these step-by-step registration instructions.

Report Using Your AED

You must report to your local EMS agency within 24 hours of using your AED. Fill out this form and return it to Contra Costa Health EMS at ems.event@cchealth.org.

Report AED Use

Responsibilities of the AED Owner

AB 658 provides that a person or entity that acquires an AED for emergency use is not liable for any civil damages resulting from the use of an AED to provide emergency care if that person or entity does all of the following:

• Comply with all regulations governing the placement of an AED;
• Notify the local EMS agency of the existence, location and type of AED (see above to register your AED);
• Maintain and test the AED according to the manufacturer’s guidelines;
• Test the AED at least twice a year and after each use;
• Inspect all AEDs on the premises at least every 90 days;
• Maintain records of the maintenance and testing of the AED as required by the statute; and
• Report Use of AED to the EMS agency within 24 hours (see above to access the report form).

Resources

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