What does “on the premises” mean in rules 10A NCAC 13F .0507 and 10A NCAC 13G .0507 requiring a Cardiopulmonary Resusitation (CPR)- trained staff person on the premises at all time?
Since CPR must be administered within a short period of time to be effective and prevent brain damage, premises must be interpreted to mean within the building or temporarily in the immediate area surrounding the building. While the CPR- trained staff could be in the yard area of the home from where he/she can be summoned quickly, this requirement may not be met by the staff person required to be within 500 feet of the home who, while on call, may not be able to be at the resident’s side within a matter of two-three minutes.
