Section 641.143.3. Application process.

To be eligible for an automated external defibrillator program grant, a local board of health, community organization or city shall:

       143.3(1) Properly complete and submit the department’s AED grant program application, which shall require an applicant to:

        a.           Demonstrate the ability to provide matching funds of 50 percent of the cost of the program;

        b.           Designate an individual who shall be responsible for the overall supervision of the early defibrillation program; and

        c.           Include a plan for increasing rural emergency or community personnel access to automated external defibrillator equipment; and

       143.3(2) Notify local EMS service programs of the intent to establish an early defibrillation program.