Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Program

Marylanders suffer approximately 7,000 sudden cardiac arrests each year. These time-sensitive medical emergencies demand immediate bystander action to achieve optimal outcomes. Survival rates are more than 4x greater when bystanders begin CPR and apply an AED.

Maryland's Public Access AED Program aims to expand the availability of AEDs, thereby   increasing the chances of survival for those who experience sudden cardiac arrest. All AEDs in the State of Maryland should be registered. 


Questions on the Maryland Public Access AED Program may be directed to AED-Support@miemss.org or Phone: (410) 822-1799.


Why register an AED?

Maryland §13-517 requires that AEDs are registered with MIEMSS unless they are located in healthcare settings (e.g., physician’s office) or deployed with public safety officials. AED registration helps to facilitate the public access AED program by:
  • Making the locations of AEDs known to 911 centers, who can then direct callers to the devices during emergency situations;
  • Providing contact information for AED owners so they can receive important notifications and updates;
  • Enabling assessments of the impact of AEDs in specific locations to save lives; and
  • Extending certain immunities from civil liability related to AED use.
About the registration process: Registering an AED occurs in two steps:

First, register the facility. The facility is the name of the business, organization, firm, or agency that owns the AED and is responsible for it.
  • Go to the Maryland AED Registry and select "New AED Facilities Registration"
  • Enter the name of the facility (name of company, business or organization);
  • Enter the primary address of the facility; A single facility (e.g., company or business) may have multiple locations, but only the primary location is needed at this step;
  • Designate an AED coordinator; With an exception for restaurants and grocery stores, coordinators must be trained in CPR and AED operation and will be responsible for ensuring ongoing AED maintenance;
  • After this information is submitted in the Registry, approval may take up to two business days.
Second, register individual AEDs.
  • After you receive an email with your AED Registry credentials,  login to the Registry using those credentials;
  • Once logged in, register one or more AEDs;
  • Add one or more sites that are affiliated with the primary facility, as needed;
  • After submitting the AED and site information, you will be able to download a registration certificate for each AED.

Information for specific facilities:






AED Use / Reporting AED Problems

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.

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

AED FAQs / Resources

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


  • Maryland General Assembly. Automated External Defibrillator Program. Article-Education . § 13-517. § 13-517

  • Maryland General Assmebly (2024). Article -Health - General. § 21-330.3
  • Maryland Division of State Documents. Public Access Automated External Defibrillator Program.  COMAR Regulation 30.06
  • Maryland Division of State Documents. Swimming Pools and Spas. COMAR Regulation 10.17.02.00
  • Maryland Division of State Documents. Minimum Requiements of the High School and Middle School AED Program. COMAR Regulation 13A.05.10.03

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