A defibrillator AED (Automated External Defibrillator) is one of the most essential life-saving devices used during sudden cardiac arrest. Designed for fast, simple, and effective use, an AED can restore a normal heart rhythm with an electric shock when the heart unexpectedly stops beating properly. Because sudden cardiac arrest can occur anywhere—homes, workplaces, sports facilities, […]

Police officers are often the first to arrive at emergency scenes, including medical incidents that require immediate intervention. Sudden cardiac arrest remains a leading cause of unexpected death, and global estimates show that over 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur annually, with survival depending heavily on the first few minutes. Since police often reach victims before […]

Cardiac arrest can strike without warning, even among young people. According to global health estimates, sudden cardiac arrest affects approximately 1 in 50,000 children annually, and survival chances decrease by 7–10% for every minute that passes without defibrillation. Because schools are hubs of activity for students, staff, and communities, having an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) […]

Summary of Requirements Physician A person or entity that acquires an automated external defibrillator shall enter into an agreement with a physician who shall oversee the aspects of public access to defibrillation. EMS Notification Each trained responder USER who uses an automated external defibrillator on a person in sudden cardiac arrest must call telephone number […]

Requirements for AED (Automated External Defibrillator) use: Physician Must involve a physician to authorize in writing AED placement and compliance with the requirements for AED training, notification of placement and use, and Maintenance. CPR/AED Training:  Expected defibrillator users should receive appropriate training in an American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or other nationally recognized cardiopulmonary […]

Requirements for AED (Automated External Defibrillator) use: Physician Medical oversight must be provided. CPR/AED Training: Before using the AED, an individual authorized to operate the AED must receive appropriate training approved by the department in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the proper use of an AED. EMS Notification AED use must be coordinated with an emergency medical […]

Requirements for AED (Automated External Defibrillator) use: Physician. Must employ or obtain a health care professional to serve as AED liaison. CPR/AED Training. A person or entity that acquires an AED shall require  its designated AED users to have current training in CPR and AED use by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or […]

Requirements for AED (Automated External Defibrillator) use: Physician  A licensed physician or advanced practice registered nurse who is authorized to prescribe must be involved in the possessor’s program to ensure compliance with the requirements for training, emergency medical service (EMS) notification, and maintenance. Any clinical use of the AED must be reported to the licensed […]

Requirements for AED (Automated External Defibrillator) use: EMS Notification Persons or entities which purchase or otherwise acquire an automated external defibrillator shall notify the emergency medical service which operates in the geographic area of the location of the automated external defibrillator. Maintenance program A person or entity which owns or leases or possesses or otherwise […]