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V.I. Code tit. 19, § 214 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 19 - Health|Part I - General Provisions|Chapter 13 - Virgin Islands Cardiac Arrest Survival Act|§ 214. Findings

 The Legislature of the Virgin Islands finds that: (1) Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the Virgin Islands; (2) The American Heart Association estimates that 250,000 Americans die from sudden cardiac arrest each year; (3) A cardiac arrest victim's chance of survival drops 10 percent for every minute that passes before his or her heart is returned to normal rhythm; (4) Because most cardiac arrest victims are initially in ventricular fibrillation, and the only treatment for ventricular fibrillation is defibrillation, prompt access to defibrillation to return the heart to normal rhythm is essential; (5) Lifesaving technology, the automated external defibrillator, has been developed to allow trained lay rescuers to respond to cardiac arrest by using this simple device to shock the heart into normal rhythm; (6) Those people who are likely to be first on the scene of a cardiac arrest situation in many communities, particularly smaller and rural communities, lack sufficient numbers of automated external defibrillators to respond to cardiac arrest in a timely manner. By “automatic external defibrillator, or AED”, it is meant a medical device heart monitor and defibrillator that has been approved, or cleared for marketing by the United States Food and Drug Administration; (7) The American Heart Association estimates that more than 50,000 deaths could be prevented each year if defibrillators were more widely available to designated responders; (8) Legislation is needed to encourage greater public access to automated external defibrillators in the Virgin Islands.
V.I. Code tit. 19, § 215 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 19 - Health|Part I - General Provisions|Chapter 13 - Virgin Islands Cardiac Arrest Survival Act|§ 215. Automatic external defibrillator, defined

 As used in this chapter “automatic external defibrillator”, or “AED,” means a device that has received approval of its pre-market notification by the United States Food and Drug Administration pursuant to 21 U.S.C. § 301 et seq., and is: capable of recognizing the presence or absence of ventricular fibrillation or rapid tachycardia; capable of determining, without intervention by an operator, whether defibrillation should be performed; and upon making such determination, automatically charges and requests delivery of an electrical impulse to individual's heart.
V.I. Code tit. 19, § 216 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 19 - Health|Part I - General Provisions|Chapter 13 - Virgin Islands Cardiac Arrest Survival Act|§ 216. Requirements

 (a) A person or entity, including a Government entity that acquires an AED shall ensure that: (1) The users receive appropriate training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and in the use of an AED by the American Heart Association, National Safety Council, American Safety and Health Institute, American Red Cross, or by any other nationally recognized course provider in CPR and AED use; (2) The defibrillator is maintained and tested according to the manufacturer's guidelines; (3) There is involvement of the V.I. Department of Health with the entity's program, so as to ensure compliance with the requirements for training, EMS notification and maintenance; (4) Any person who renders emergency care or treatment on a person in cardiac arrest by using an AED activates the emergency medical services system as soon as possible, and reports any clinical use of the AED to the licensed physician or medical authority; and (5) Any person or entity that acquires an AED shall notify an agent of the emergency communications or vehicle dispatch center of the location and type AED. The emergency communications or vehicle dispatch center must thereafter notify the V.I. Department of Health of the location and type of AED within 30 days.
V.I. Code tit. 19, § 217 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 19 - Health|Part I - General Provisions|Chapter 13 - Virgin Islands Cardiac Arrest Survival Act|§ 217. Immunity from civil liability

 (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), any person who uses or attempts to use an automated external defibrillator device in good faith and in a reasonably prudent manner, on a victim of a perceived medical emergency is immune from civil liability for any harm resulting from the use or attempted use of such device, and in addition, any person who acquired the device is immune from such liability. (b) Immunity under this section does not apply to a person if (1) the harm involved was caused by willful or criminal misconduct, gross negligence, reckless misconduct, or a conscious, flagrant indifference to the rights or safety of the victim who was harmed; (2) the person is a licensed or certified health professional who used the automated external defibrillator device while acting within the scope of the license or certification of the professional and within the scope of the employment or agency of the professional; (3) the person is a hospital, clinic, or other entity whose purpose is providing health care directly to the patients, and the harm was caused by an employee or agent of the entity who used the device while acting within the scope of the employment or agency of the employee or agent; or (4) the person is an acquirer of the device to a health care entity, or who otherwise provided the device to such entity for the compensation without selling the device to the entity, and the harm was caused by an employee or agent of the entity who used the device while acting within the scope of the employment or agency of the employee or agent.
V.I. Code tit. 19, § 218 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 19 - Health|Part I - General Provisions|Chapter 13 - Virgin Islands Cardiac Arrest Survival Act|§ 218. Community partnerships

 The Commissioner of Health may form community partnerships with other governmental departments and agencies and private organizations and, through such partnerships, seek grants from the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services for the purchase of AED training for users.
V.I. Code tit. 19, § 219 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 19 - Health|Part I - General Provisions|Chapter 13 - Virgin Islands Cardiac Arrest Survival Act|§ 219. Who shall maintain an AED

 (a) Any department, agency or instrumentality of the branches of the Government of the Virgin Islands with a staff of forty or more employees shall maintain an AED on the premises. (b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, each public high school with an inter-scholastic athletic program must maintain an AED on the premises, which must be accessible during any school related programs, functions or sporting events. At least one AED trained school staff member must be present at such programs, functions or sporting events. (c) Each dental office within the territory, regardless of size, must maintain an AED on its premises if such dental office provides general anesthesia to its patients. (d) Each gym or health club with a membership of at least 75 persons must maintain an AED on its premises, which must be readily accessible. At least one AED trained employee must be present at such gym or health club during business hours.
V.I. Code tit. 19, § 220 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 19 - Health|Part I - General Provisions|Chapter 13 - Virgin Islands Cardiac Arrest Survival Act|§ 220. Short title

 This chapter shall be known as and may be cited as “The Virgin Islands Cardiac Arrest Survival Act”.
V.I. Code tit. 19, § 220a (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 19 - Health|Part I - General Provisions|Chapter 13 - Virgin Islands Cardiac Arrest Survival Act|§ 220a. AED registry; training

 (a) The V.I. Department of Health must establish an official AED registry for the territory not later than 30 days after the enactment of this Act, which must, at a minimum, provide the location and type of AED. The official AED registry shall be known and may be cited as the “Allan M. Woods AED Registry.” Notwithstanding subsection (b) of this section, the Department must establish location criteria for placement of copies of the official AED registry, and the Commissioner of the Department may negotiate for such additional location placement with any private or public person or entity. (b) The official registry established by subsection (a) must be placed in readily accessible or conspicuous locations at all police stations, fire stations and airports. (c) The V.I. Department of Health must establish requirements for AED training certification and additional registration requirements it deems appropriate not later than 30 days after the enactment of this Act. (d) AED training must be conducted by the American Red Cross or other similar organization qualified to conduct AED training on both the island of St. Croix and the island of St. Thomas.
V.I. Code tit. 19, § 222 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 19 - Health|Part II - Hospitals and Nursing Schools|Chapter 15 - Licensing, Inspection and Regulation of Health Facilities and Health Services|§ 222. Purpose of chapter

 The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the development, establishment and enforcement of standards for: (1) the care and treatment of individuals in and by health facilities and health services; (2) a certificate of need program which applies to the determination of community need for the obligation of capital expenditures, the offering of new health facilities and health services, and the acquisition of major medical equipment; and (3) the construction, maintenance and operation of health facilities and health services.
V.I. Code tit. 19, § 223 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 19 - Health|Part II - Hospitals and Nursing Schools|Chapter 15 - Licensing, Inspection and Regulation of Health Facilities and Health Services|§ 223. Certificate of need

 No person, organization or governmental unit, acting severally or jointly with any other person, organization or governmental unit shall establish, construct, or expand a health facility or health service, or incur capital expenditure on behalf of a health facility or health service, or acquire major medical equipment in the Virgin Islands without a certificate of need as provided in this chapter.
V.I. Code tit. 19, § 224 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 19 - Health|Part II - Hospitals and Nursing Schools|Chapter 15 - Licensing, Inspection and Regulation of Health Facilities and Health Services|§ 224. Application for license; fee

 An application for a certificate of need shall be made to the Commissioner upon forms provided by the Commissioner and shall be accompanied by written proposals, drawings, layouts, permits and any other documents required by the Commissioner as set forth in rules and regulations to this chapter. Each application shall be accompanied by a fee, established by the Commissioner, which shall be remitted to the Commissioner of Finance and covered by him into the Health Revolving Fund of the Treasury of the Virgin Islands.
V.I. Code tit. 19, § 225 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 19 - Health|Part II - Hospitals and Nursing Schools|Chapter 15 - Licensing, Inspection and Regulation of Health Facilities and Health Services|§ 225. Issuance and renewal of certificate of need: Posting

 Upon receipt of an application for a certificate of need and fee as provided for in section 224 of this chapter, the Commissioner shall review such application to determine whether the proposed establishment, construction, or expansion of a health facility or health service, or incurring of capital expenditure on behalf of a health facility or health service, or acquisition of major medical equipment is consistent with the Territorial Health Plan for the Virgin Islands. The Commissioner shall establish rules and regulations for the review of certificate of need applications. The Commissioner shall issue a certificate of need if the applicant and the proposed establishment, construction, or expansion of a health facility or health service, or incurring of capital expenditure on behalf of a health facility or health service, or acquisition of major medical equipment meet the requirements established under this chapter. A certificate of need for Government Hospitals or other related Government health care facilities, unless sooner suspended or revoked, shall be renewable once every one to three years without charge upon filing by the applicant and approval by the Commissioner, of a report upon such uniform dates and containing such information in such form as the Commissioner prescribes by regulation. Each certificate of need shall be issued only for the premises and persons named in the application and shall not be transferable or assignable except with written approval of the Commissioner. Each certificate of need shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the applicable premises or shall otherwise be available for public inspection.
V.I. Code tit. 19, § 226 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 19 - Health|Part II - Hospitals and Nursing Schools|Chapter 15 - Licensing, Inspection and Regulation of Health Facilities and Health Services|§ 226. Denial or revocation of certificate of need; hearing and determination

 (a) The Commissioner, after notice and opportunity given to the applicant to be heard, may refuse to issue a certificate of need or suspend or revoke a certificate of need, in any case in which he finds there has been a substantial failure to comply with the requirements established under this chapter. (b) The notice referred to in subsection (a) of this section shall be effected by registered mail or personal service, setting forth the particular reasons for the proposed action and fixing a date not less than 30 calendar days from the date of such mailing or service, at which the applicant shall be given an opportunity for a prompt and fair hearing. On the basis of any such hearing, or upon default of the applicant, the Commissioner shall make a determination specifying his findings of fact and conclusions of law. A copy of the determination shall be sent by registered mail to, or served personally upon the applicant; and if it is the Commissioner's determination that a certificate of need should be suspended or revoked, he shall make written notification that such action was taken. A decision refusing to recommend the issuance of a certificate of need, or a decision to recommend the suspension or revocation of a certificate of need shall be final 30 calendar days after it is mailed or served as provided in this section unless the applicant, within such 30-day period, appeals the decision to the court as provided in section 227 of this title. (c) The procedure governing hearings authorized by this section shall be in accordance with rules promulgated by the Commissioner. A full and complete record shall be kept of all proceedings, and all testimony shall be reported but need not be transcribed unless the decision is appealed pursuant to section 227 of this chapter. A copy or copies of the transcript may be obtained by an interested party upon payment of the cost of preparing such copy or copies. Witnesses may be subpoenaed by either party.
V.I. Code tit. 19, § 227 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 19 - Health|Part II - Hospitals and Nursing Schools|Chapter 15 - Licensing, Inspection and Regulation of Health Facilities and Health Services|§ 227. Judicial review of commissioner's decision on certificate of need

 Any party to the proceeding referred to in section 226 of this title who is aggrieved by the decision of the Commissioner may, within 30 calendar days after the mailing or service of notice of the decision as provided in such section, file a notice of appeal in the Superior Court. A copy of the notice of appeal shall be served upon the Commissioner. Promptly upon receipt of a copy of such notice, the Commissioner shall certify and file with the court a copy of the record and decision, including the transcript of the hearing on which the decision is based. Findings of fact by the Commissioner shall be conclusive unless substantially contrary to the weight of the evidence, but upon good cause shown, the court may remand the case to the Commissioner for the purpose of taking additional evidence, and the Commissioner may thereupon affirm, reverse, or modify his decision. The court may affirm, modify, or reverse the decision of the Commissioner, and either party to the proceeding may apply for such further review as is provided by law. Pending final disposition of the matter, the status quo of the applicant shall be preserved, except as the court otherwise orders in the public interest.
V.I. Code tit. 19, § 228 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 19 - Health|Part II - Hospitals and Nursing Schools|Chapter 15 - Licensing, Inspection and Regulation of Health Facilities and Health Services|§ 228. Licenses

 No organization or governmental unit, acting severally or jointly with any other organization or governmental unit, shall establish, conduct or maintain a health facility or health service in the Virgin Islands without a license as provided in this chapter. It shall be unlawful for any organization, governmental unit or facility to engage in the provision of a health service or any other system for the treatment of injuries, diseases, pain or deformity or of any mental or physical condition except as provided in this chapter. Any organization, governmental unit or facility desiring to provide a health service shall first obtain a license to do so in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. Issuance of a certificate of need, as provided by section 225 of this chapter, shall be a prerequisite to the issuance of a license to a new health facility or health service. Provision of any such service in the absence of such a license shall be strictly prohibited and shall subject said service or facility to the penalties provided by this chapter.
V.I. Code tit. 19, § 229 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 19 - Health|Part II - Hospitals and Nursing Schools|Chapter 15 - Licensing, Inspection and Regulation of Health Facilities and Health Services|§ 229. Application for health facility/service license

 Applications for license shall be on the form specified by the Commissioner, shall be sent to the Commissioner and shall be accompanied by satisfactory proof that the principal sponsor of the health facility or health service: (1) is twenty-one years of age or over; (2) is of good moral character as shown by at least two letters of favorable character testimony; and (3) is not addicted to intemperate use of alcoholic stimulants or narcotic drugs. The application shall contain such information as the Commissioner reasonably requires, which may include affirmative evidence of ability to comply with such reasonable standards and regulations as are lawfully prescribed under the provisions of this chapter.
V.I. Code tit. 19, § 230 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 19 - Health|Part II - Hospitals and Nursing Schools|Chapter 15 - Licensing, Inspection and Regulation of Health Facilities and Health Services|§ 230. Penalties

 (a) The Commissioner may deny, revoke, or suspend a license based upon proof that the health service or facility is: (1) guilty of fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure a license to provide the health service; (2) guilty of a felonious act; (3) incompetent by reason of negligence; (4) in violation of professional standards of care; or (5) incompetent in the performance of functions or duties. A revoked or suspended license may be reissued after one year. Appeals from actions of the Commissioner may be made to a competent court of law. (b) Whoever establishes, conducts, manages, or operates any health facility or health service for the practice of a health profession without a license under this chapter shall be fined not more than $500 for the first offense and not more than $1,000 for each subsequent offense. Each day of a continuing violation after conviction shall be considered a separate offense.
V.I. Code tit. 19, § 231 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 19 - Health|Part II - Hospitals and Nursing Schools|Chapter 15 - Licensing, Inspection and Regulation of Health Facilities and Health Services|§ 231. Disciplinary proceedings

 Upon the filing of a sworn complaint with the Commissioner charging a health facility or health service with having been guilty of any action specified by this chapter as grounds for disciplinary action, the Commissioner shall appoint a committee to investigate the charge and conduct a hearing. A notice of the hearing shall be served on the accused at least 20 days prior thereto. The attendance of witnesses and production of evidence at the hearing may be compelled by notice issued by the Commissioner, which shall be served in accordance with law. The accused shall have the right to appear personally or by counsel or both, to procure witnesses, and to offer evidence on his or her behalf. A complete stenographic record of all hearings shall be kept and made available in the case of appeals. The committee shall provide recommendations to the Commissioner, which shall form the basis for disciplinary action. The accused shall be notified by the Commissioner of this action within 20 days of the recommendation of the committee. Appeals from recommendations of the committee and disciplinary action by the Commissioner may be made to a competent court of law.
V.I. Code tit. 19, § 232 (2019)
2019 US Virgin Islands Code|Title 19 - Health|Part II - Hospitals and Nursing Schools|Chapter 15 - Licensing, Inspection and Regulation of Health Facilities and Health Services|§ 232. Review of consumer complaints

 (a) The Commissioner shall act upon every complaint which it receives from a patient, user or consumer of services concerning the quality of health care provided by the health facility or health service. Every board in the Virgin Islands responsible for licensing health professionals shall forward all such complaints from patients, users or consumers to the Commissioner. Patients, users or consumers who wish to file such a complaint may file the complaint directly with the Commissioner within 90 days of the incident. (b) All complaints submitted to the Commissioner shall be in writing. The Commissioner may furnish appropriate forms to the complainants to aid them in preparing their complaints. (c) In carrying out his/her duty to act upon each complaint, the Commissioner shall communicate with the health facility or health service and attempt to resolve the complaint. The Commissioner shall request from the health facility or health service all records which are necessary in order to investigate and evaluate the complaint. The Commissioner shall institute disciplinary proceedings and take appropriate disciplinary action, which may include suspension or revocation of the license. (d) Upon completion of his/her investigation of a complaint, the Commissioner shall issue a report containing his/her findings and recommendations and forward a copy of the report to the complainant who may submit written comments concerning the report to the Commissioner within thirty (30) days. Said comments shall be attached to the report and filed with the report. (e) The Commissioner shall maintain permanent files of these reports. Title reports shall not be considered public records provided that the complainant and the health facility or health service which is the subject of the complaint or their representative shall be allowed to inspect the record.