The facility AED coordinator is responsible for:

• Implementing and administering the AED program at the registered facility
• Ensuring monthly safety inspections of all AEDs, including assurance of adequate battery charge to manufacturers specifications and maintaining written logs of the inspections.
• Providing faclity AED operation, maintenance, and location details to all of the registered facility's employees and volunteers.
• Placing AED(s) in visible and easily accessible locatons for all persons willing and able to operate the AED.
• Provide and maintain convenient communications options (e.g. telephone) for alerting public safety upon operation of each AED.
• Reporting and submitting each use of the AED.
• Submitting data or other information as requested by MIEMSS concerning the AED program.

AED Coordinators must complete (unless otherwise exempt under § 21-330.3) CPR and AED training under the most current American Heart Association guidelines as required by Maryland Regulations in COMAR 30.06.02.01 – Criteria for Registration of Facilities.

Courses may be available locally through community colleges, private businesses, or other community vendors. CPR & AED training courses are available in your area, below are a few common training programs:

To find CPR & AED training courses in your area, you may visit the following:

•  http://atlas.heart.org/home
  
   
• https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/aed/aed-training/aed-certification
  
   
• https://hsi.com/solutions/cpr-aed-first-aid-training/programs/adult-first-aid-cpr-aed

The following locations require AED's:

• Public Schools: Every public middle and high school in Maryland must have a functional AED that is accessible and registered. (COMAR Regulation 13A.05.10.03)
   
• Restaurants and Grocery Stores: As of January 1, 2025, restaurants and grocery stores that meet certain income and size requirements must have an AED in a prominent, accessible location.
  
  These requirements include:
  Restaurants:  The restaurant's annual gross income is more than $1,000,000, exclusive of sales for off-premises consumption, and has a seating capacity of more than 100 individuals.
  
  Grocery stores: A grocery store that has all major food departments, including produce, meat, seafood, dairy, and canned and packaged goods; or at least one of the major food departments and at least 12,000 square feet of floor space; and has an annual gross income of more than $10,000,000
  
  Reference: Maryland Statute: Health – General Article § 21-330.3.
   
• Pools: Every county and community swimming pool is required to have a functional AED that is accessible and registered. (COMAR Regulation10.17.02)

Please maintain all the necessary equipment as outlined in the Required AED Equipment Checklist, including the printable QR Code for AED Use Reporting.

Ensure AEDs are placed in locations which are visible and readily accessible to any person willing to operate the AED in the event of a suspected cardiac arrest. A conspicuous sign should indicate the location of each AED.

The AED should have all manufacturer's recommended items at all times, including:

• Two (2) sets of AED electrode pads
• Razor
• Disposable medical gloves
• CPR face shield
• Medical scissors/ shears
• Printed QR Code for AED Use Reporting
• Copy of your current AED certificate

A checklist can be found (AED Equipment Checklist) including the printable QR Code for AED Use Reporting.

AED(s) are required to be inspected monthly to ensure their operation. Use the form below, or one similar to document inspections.

AED Monthly Safety Inspection Record

The US Food and Drug Administration is responsible for the approval and review of medical devices. Additional information, including a list of approved devices, may be found at the link below:
https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/cardiovascular-devices/automated-external-defibrillators-aeds

Report all uses of your AED(s) at https://www.marylandaedregistry.org/ReportUse. Include a copy of the AED machine’s event report if available.

QR Code for AED Use Reporting.

Report AED malfunctions or other issues to the FDA using the below link:
ttps://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/medwatch/index.cfm?action=professional.reporting1

The US Food and Drug Administration is responsible for issuing medical device recalls. Additional information, including current recalls, may be found at the link below:
https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-safety/medical-device-recalls

Maryland COMAR: 30.06.01 Automated External Defibrillator Program

Maryland Statute: Health – General Article § 21-330.3
 https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=ghg&section=21-330.3&enactments=false

Maryland Statute: Education Article § 13-517 
https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=ged&section=13-517&enactments=false

For additional questions or concerns please contact:

AED-Support@miemss.org  
Phone: (410) 822-1799