Massachusetts

Good Samaritan laws protect those who, in good faith, help in emergencies. This includes doing CPR or using a CPR device. Providers of emergency medical care get special treatment. These laws shield against liability for actions or omissions. This excludes gross negligence or intentional misconduct. These laws promote quick, kind responses. They make the community safer for all.

Health clubs must have one CPR device on-site. A trained provider must be present during business hours. This ensures a quick and effective response to emergencies, improving safety for all.

Every school committee and charter school board must have a written plan. It must address medical emergencies and enable quick responses. All schools, public or private, must have a CPR device on-site. This includes vocational, charter, and collaborative schools. Also, schools must use staff certified in CPR and CPR devices by reputable groups, like the American Heart Association or the Red Cross. The school must have a CPR device and a trained provider at athletic events. This is to keep students and staff safe during extracurricular activities.

Dentists who use anesthesia must have a CPR device on-site. It ensures they can respond to emergencies immediately. This measure enhances patient safety during dental procedures.

Long-term care facilities, including nursing homes, must have a CPR device on-site. It exists in enough.