1413.1
5142.5
Policy
Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Policy
In order to enhance safety measures for the staff members,
students and visitors of the Ashland- Greenwood Public Schools., it shall be
the policy of the Ashland-Greenwood Public Schools to maintain an Automated
External Defibrillator (AED) at the Ashland-Greenwood Public Schools. This document sets forth the practice
protocols, policies, and procedures of the AED program.
Use of the AED in an emergency situation shall be limited to
Ashland-Greenwood Public Schools staff who have
received appropriate training in the use of the AED as per
It shall be the responsibility of the Ashland-Greenwood
Public Schools to ensure that the defibrillator is maintained and inspected
according to the manufacturer’s guidelines.
It shall be the responsibility of the Ashland-Greenwood
Public Schools to ensure that all designated staff members are trained in
cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) including the use of the AED and that said
staff members are recertified in these skills in the appropriate time frame.
These policies and procedures are to be reviewed yearly and
updated as needed.
Adopted: June 21,
2004
1413.1
5142.5
Regulation
I. Training
a. America
Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Basic Life Support CPR
course with AED training completed.
b. Training
will be renewed every 2 years for AHA certificates and every 1 year for ARC
certificates.
II. Location
of AED: AED’s are mounted on a wall in a locking
cabinet (response team members will have keys).
At the Elementary it is located in the entrance way of the East Gym
door. This makes it accessible for
activities in the Gym and also for the Football Field. At the MS/SH it is located to the right of
the Southwest Gym door. Most activities
at the MS/SH take place in the Gym.
III. Maintenance
& Inspection of AED: The AED unit shall be kept protected in its case, as supplied by the manufacturer and shall be
kept in a clean, warm and dry location
at all times when not in use. For complete maintenance information and instructions,
please refer to the operator’s
manual. The Ashland-Greenwood Public Schools
shall perform and document the following:
a. Daily:
i. Visually
inspect the Status Indicator Light and verify that a green light is
illuminated.
ii. Ensure that nothing is impairing clear
view of the Status Indicator Light.
iii. Visually inspect AED for proper location,
clean, no tampering evident.
iv. Initial operational checklist (kept in
Nurse’s office)
b. Monthly:
i. Check
Supplies, accessories, and spares for expiration dating and damage.
ii. Ensure all cables, cords, and connectors
are in good condition and void of any cuts, cracks, frays or bent pin.
iii. Verify that the pads and battery have not
expired. If supplies have expired, new
supplies will be requisitioned.
iv. Ensure that the unit is clean and void
of any cracks or other signs of damage.
v. Initial operational checklist (kept in
Nurse’s office).
c. After Each Use.
i. Inspect exterior of unit for dirt or
contamination and clean if needed. Refer to the operator’s manual for proper
cleaning solutions available for use.
Wear gloves to protect from possible contamination by body fluids that
may be present on the AED.
ii. Replace the defibrillation pads with a
new set of pads.
iii. Remove the batteries from the battery
compartment. Dispose of batteries properly. Install a new set of batteries.
iv. Change dates on devise for “Install
Battery Before ______” and “Use Before ______” on pads.
v. Perform both the daily and monthly
checks as outlined above.
If a problem is detected in any such inspection, or if some
attention otherwise seems warranted, the
AED unit should be serviced and attended to immediately.
The person
detecting any problems shall promptly notify the School Nurse to report the
results of the inspection. The problem will then be remedied immediately
or the appropriate technical support
personnel will be contacted.
IV. In the Event of Emergency:
Utilize professional training provided by the CPR/AED course. The main steps are summarized below:
a. Check for responsiveness. If unresponsive, call 911 and get AED. If you have another person with you, stay
with the victim and assign other person to call 911 and get AED.
b Check ABC’s:
(Airway, Breathing, Circulation). Open
airway. If no breathing, begin rescue
breathing. If no circulation, perform
CPR. Apply AED as soon as possible.
c. Do not use AED if victim is less than 8
years old or less than 55 pounds (25 kg.).
d. If victim is in water, remove victim
from contact with water and dry the chest.
e. Defibrillation: Turn on power to
AED. The AED will instruct you through the
rest of the procedure. Attach electrodes
to victim’s bare chest. Plug electrode
cord into the AED. Do not touch the
victim while the AED analyzes the heart rhythm.
Announce – “Everyone clear!”. AED will announce if shock is advised. AED will charge and then instruct you to deliver
the shock. Announce – “Everyone clear!”. Do not touch the
victim. Survey the scene to assure that
no one is touching the victim. Press shock
button. Continue to follow AED prompts
until emergency medical personnel arrive.
If heart rhythm is not shockable, AED will
prompt you to begin/continue CPR.
f. After emergency medical assistance has
reached the location of the emergency, the employee or employees who have been
attending to the emergency situation shall remain at the scene to assist the
emergency medical service personnel.
g. If the victim must be transported from
the facility, the EMT’s will switch the victim to
their AED.
h. Complete
AED use form – original kept by Ashland-Greenwood Public Schools, 1 copy sent
with victim on transport, 1 copy to Medical Director.
Approved June 21, 2004