An Act to improve outcomes for sudden cardiac arrest

This bill (HD 2627) requires Massachusetts 911 dispatch centers (PSAPs) and EMS agencies to improve response to cardiac arrest cases. It mandates that PSAPs review all cardiac arrest calls within 60 days, collect specific data (like time to CPR and defibrillation), and submit reports to the State 911 Department. The bill also creates an AED registry for public access, requires clear AED signage in buildings, and directs annual public reporting of cardiac arrest outcomes by PSAP and statewide. These changes directly affect 911 dispatch centers, EMS providers, and hospitals by establishing new quality assurance standards and data collection requirements.