The following information is provided to inform individuals about the law enacted in Albany County that requires certain health clubs and sports facilities to have an automated external defibrillator (AED) on site and personnel certified in CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and AED operation present during hours of operation and to assist those facilities impacted by the law to become a Public Access Defibrillation (PAD) provider.

Pertinent Laws

• Local Law No. 4 for 2009
• Public Health Law Article 30 Section 3000-A (Emergency Medical Treatment) and Section 3000-B (Automated Defibrillators: Public Access Providers)

Guidance Documents

• Guidelines for Establishing a Public Access Defibrillation (PAD) Program: Albany County Revised
• Policy Statement No. 09-03 from the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services regarding Public Access Defibrillation
• Regional Emergency Medical Organization (REMO) Public Access Defibrillation Algorithm

Required Documents to Establish a PAD Program

• Regional EMS Council of the Hudson Mohawk Valleys, Inc. (REMO) Collaborative Agreement
• Notice of Intent to Provide PAD (DOH 4135)
• Certification of Compliance with Local Law No. 4 for 2009

Quality Assurance Documents

• Public Access Defibrillation QI Report
• Public Access Defibrillation Program Agency Quarterly Report

Helpful Websites

• Regional Emergency Medical Organization (REMO)
• American Heart Association (AHA)

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