Washington law: Wash. Admin. Code - WAC 246-817-722

Statute: Wash. Admin. Code - WAC 246-817-722

Law Type: Other Requirements

Status: Enacted

Enacted on: 2018-02-19

Law type: Mandate

Summary:
(1) Every dental office in the state of Washington that administers minimal, moderate, or deep sedation, or general anesthesia, as defined in WAC 246-817-710, must have an automated external defibrillator (AED) or defibrillator. (2) The dentist and staff must have access to the AED or defibrillator in an emergency, and it must be available and in reach within sixty seconds. (3) A dental office may share a single AED or defibrillator with adjacent businesses if it meets the requirements in this section.


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