Oregon law provides protection from an action for damages that results from acts or omissions of another rendering emergency medical assistance with an Automated External Defibrillator if: 

• The person using the defibrillator has received instruction in its use and in CPR. 
• The defibrillator has been maintained and tested. 
• The organization that acquires and maintains the defibrillator has sought medical direction from a licensed physician in the use of the defibrillator and in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. 

Washington County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) can assist community organizations and businesses in the implementation of a CPR/Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) program by: 

• Providing an on-site assessment explaining the program objectives, benefits and requirements. 
• Assisting in the selection of a defibrillator appropriate to the needs of the organization. 
• Coordinating CPR and AED training to American Heart Association standards. 
• Providing continuing education resources necessary to keep AED-trained personnel comfortable in the use of the machine. 

For more information, please refer to the following links: 

• ORS 30.802  AED Liability Protection 
•  AED Implementation Guide 
• AED Maintenance Checklist 

    
When selecting an AED, check out aedsuperstore.com. If you are interested in implementing a CPR/AED program, contact Washington County Emergency Medical Services at ems@co.washington.or.us   

AED Registration Form