SB 889
Requiring recreational facilities have AED accessible
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Bill overview
This bill, known as the "Hamza Syed Law," requires recreational facilities in West Virginia to have an automated external defibrillator (AED) readily accessible to the public during their operating hours. It mandates that schools develop and implement cardiac emergency response plans, including staff training and student notification procedures. The bill also addresses cardiac emergency response for youth sports leagues and requires collaboration with local emergency services to integrate these plans.
Key provisions
- Recreational facilities must have a functioning AED accessible during operating hours.
- Schools must develop and implement cardiac emergency response plans.
- School staff must be trained in first-aid, CPR, and AED use.
- Students must receive information about sudden cardiac arrest warning signs.
- Athletic participants must complete a form acknowledging review of the cardiac emergency response plan.
- Students with a history of fainting must be evaluated and cleared by a qualified medical professional before returning to athletic activities.
- Coaches and supervising personnel must receive a copy of the cardiac emergency response plan and be aware of AED locations.
- Local emergency services must integrate the plan into their responder protocols.
Who is affected
- Recreational facilities
- Schools (public and private)
- Students participating in athletic activities
- Parents and guardians of students
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