Section 641.139.6. Law enforcement AED service program authorization.

A recognized Iowa law enforcement agency that desires to allow its peace officers to use an AED may register with the department to provide AED coverage. The purpose of this rule is to allow law enforcement agencies to train their peace officers in the use of the automated external defibrillator and to provide AED coverage when appropriately trained personnel are available. This rule is intended to enhance and supplement the local EMS system with nontraditional early defibrillation agencies.

       139.6(1) Training requirements. Law enforcement personnel wishing to provide AED coverage as part of an Iowa law enforcement agency shall have current course completion in:

        a.          Adult CPR, including one rescuer CPR, foreign body airway obstruction, rescue breathing, recovery position, and activating the EMS system; and

        b.           A nationally recognized AED course approved by the department.

       139.6(2) Iowa law enforcement AED service program—registration, guidelines, and standards. An Iowa law enforcement agency may register with the department to provide AED coverage. Iowa law enforcement AED service programs seeking registration with the department shall:

        a.           Complete the department’s AED service program registration form.

        b.           Provide an AED liaison who shall be responsible for supervision of the AED service program.

        c.           Implement a policy for periodic maintenance of the AED.

        d.           Ensure that the service program’s AED providers maintain AED and CPR skill competency.

        e.           Identify which authorized Iowa ambulance service program(s) will provide patient transportation.

        f.            Reregister with the department every five years.

       139.6(3) Complaints and investigations shall be conducted as with any complaint received against an EMS service program, applying rule 641 IAC 132.10(147A).