Texas § HS.242.159 - AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS
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§ HS.242.159. AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS
AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS. (a) An institution shall have available for use at the institution an automated external defibrillator, as defined by Section 779.001 , and shall comply with the training, use, and notification requirements of Chapter 779 . (b) An institution that does not have funds available for purposes of Subsection (a) may solicit gifts, grants, or donations to purchase or maintain an automated external defibrillator for use at the institution. (c) The use of an automated external defibrillator must be consistent with a resident's advance directive executed or issued under Subchapter C , Chapter 166 . (d) Notwithstanding Section 74.151 (b), Civil Practice and Remedies Code, Section 74.151 (a), Civil Practice and Remedies Code, applies to administration of emergency care using an automated external defibrillator by an employee or volunteer at an institution. (e) An institution shall employ at least one person who is trained in the proper use of an automated external defibrillator. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 257 (H.B. 392 ), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009. Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 7 (S.B. 7 ), Sec. 1.05(b), eff. September 28, 2011. SUBCHAPTER G. RESPITE CARE
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Section HS.242.159 ("AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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