{"id":11473,"date":"2023-07-28T11:23:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-28T15:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/?p=11473"},"modified":"2024-01-21T22:45:41","modified_gmt":"2024-01-22T03:45:41","slug":"can-you-get-sued-giving-cpr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/can-you-get-sued-giving-cpr\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Get Sued for Giving CPR?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When considering the life-saving nature of CPR, many people wonder, \u201cCan you get sued for giving CPR?\u201d No matter your profession, you always want to act responsibly and ethically when you encounter an emergency situation. And while being prepared with CPR training in advance is a great place to start, what happens after the emergency passes?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For some bystanders, the risk of litigation outweighs the potential risks of not performing CPR. For others, the fear of facing legal consequences should something go wrong holds them back from stepping in to save a stranger\u2019s life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re wondering, \u201ccan you get sued for giving CPR?\u201d, read on to learn more about what can happen if you perform (or don\u2019t perform) CPR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understanding Legal Liability for Performing CPR<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In today\u2019s sue-first climate, it\u2019s a scary thought that in trying to step in and save a life in a time of emergency, you could end up with a court summons for your efforts. That\u2019s why there are legal protections in place for good samaritans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All 50 states and the District of Columbia have some sort of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/good-samaritan-act\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Good Samaritan Act<\/a> to protect bystanders who step in to provide aid in emergencies and to encourage laypeople to take action without fearing, \u201cCan you get sued for giving CPR?\u201d That said, there are a few fundamental guidelines that qualify someone as a good samaritan:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The bystander acted in good faith<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He or she made reasonable decisions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The victim was in imminent danger<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The victim did not object to their assistance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The bystander did not purposely or knowingly injure the victim further<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These guidelines can vary slightly by state; however, the focus across the board is to act in the victim\u2019s best interest. For example, moving someone who clearly shouldn\u2019t be moved and causing injury to them wouldn\u2019t likely be protected under Good Samaritan laws. In that case, \u201cCan you get sued for giving CPR?\u201d might be a valid concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Medical Professionals &amp; Rendering Aid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2013, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/sections\/thetwo-way\/2013\/03\/04\/173436942\/retirement-home-defends-nurses-refusal-to-administer-cpr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a nurse at an assisted-living facility<\/a> made national news when she decided not to render aid to a client in distress due to a facility policy. This facility had no expectation that their staff be CPR trained and as a result, had a policy not to initiate CPR.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Can-You-Be-Sued-for-Performing-or-Not-Performing-CPR.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[11473]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Can-You-Be-Sued-for-Performing-or-Not-Performing-CPR.jpg\" alt=\"ProTrainings Can You Get Sued for Giving CPR?\" class=\"wp-image-11474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Can-You-Be-Sued-for-Performing-or-Not-Performing-CPR.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Can-You-Be-Sued-for-Performing-or-Not-Performing-CPR-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Can-You-Be-Sued-for-Performing-or-Not-Performing-CPR-768x551.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Can-You-Be-Sued-for-Performing-or-Not-Performing-CPR-100x72.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Cases like this illustrate the confusion around the protections for medical professionals on and off the job. While on the job, they\u2019re expected to uphold best practices and not cause harm. But are the same expectations in place once health care workers clock out? As a medical professional, can you get sued for giving CPR \u2014 or for choosing not to?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In many states, once a doctor, nurse, paramedic, or other medically trained professional clocks out and is off duty, they become a layperson from a legal perspective. This allows them to act in good faith \u2014 but doesn\u2019t obligate them \u2014 to step in and provide CPR in an emergency.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As previously mentioned, each state has very specific language on the protections for medically trained professionals, so you should review your area\u2019s guidance on the topic if you\u2019re wondering, \u201cCan you get sued for giving CPR \u2014 or more importantly, can you get sued for <em>not <\/em>giving CPR?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can You Get Sued for Giving CPR Without a Certification?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One myth around the question, \u201cCan you get sued for giving CPR?\u201d is the idea that certification is the only way to have legal protections under Good Samaritan laws. While this myth has been spread far and wide, there\u2019s no specific language that says that you MUST be certified to render aid in an emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While CPR certification is certainly helpful and strongly recommended, it\u2019s not required by law in all circumstances. However, it\u2019s important to note that performing CPR improperly or inappropriately could lead to legal liability and even potentially worsen the condition of the victim. Being CPR certified can help you feel more confident in your abilities to perform it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Cost of Not Performing CPR<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When someone collapses from cardiac arrest, the best life-saving measure is providing CPR as soon as possible. The effects of a lack of circulation and breathing begin within minutes, so a timely response is essential to save a life \u2014 in fact, it can double or triple a victim\u2019s chance of survival, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/heartdisease\/cpr.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many states have very specific language that dictates your duty to provide aid. Aid could be as simple as calling 911 and speaking with a dispatcher or as involved as providing hands-on aid to a person in need. Be aware of your state\u2019s statutes in regard to rendering aid so you don\u2019t have to ask yourself, \u201cCan you get sued for giving CPR?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/legislature.vermont.gov\/statutes\/section\/12\/023\/00519\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vermont<\/a> specifically dictates that a person must give reasonable aid to someone who is experiencing an emergency. The statute outlines the state\u2019s Good Samaritan protections, but it goes one step further to actually specify a fine not to exceed $100 if a person is found to have failed to render aid.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Making the Decision to Save a Life<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The decision to provide aid in an emergency has a lot of variables. Identifying the type of care needed and assuring that you\u2019re providing that care appropriately is a lot to think about. In the time of need, the last thing anyone should be asking is, \u201cCan you get sued for giving CPR?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the protections afforded by Good Samaritan laws and the value of proper CPR training, you can be confident in providing care to help save a life without the looming shadow of legal repercussions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At ProTrainings, we believe everyone should have the skills necessary to provide quality CPR in a victim\u2019s time of need \u2014 and no one should have to worry, \u201cCan you get sued for giving CPR?\u201d It\u2019s this belief that backs our efforts to provide free CPR training to anyone who wants to learn this life-saving skill.&nbsp;<br>Learn more about our group and remote-staff <a href=\"https:\/\/www.protrainings.com\/courses\/cpr-first-aid\">CPR certification programs<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When considering the life-saving nature of CPR, many people wonder, \u201cCan you get sued for giving CPR?\u201d No matter your profession, you always want to act responsibly and ethically when you encounter an emergency situation. 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