Project ADAM™
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Public Access Defibrillation Program
POLICY AND PROCEDURE
POLICY:
1. An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) will be maintained on the premises of
____________________________.
2. The AED shall be used in emergency situation warranting its use by individuals specifically
trained in use of the device. This should include emergency response plan and protocols for
use of the AED.
PROCEDURE:
Location, maintenance and testing of AED(s)
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The AED shall be located ___________________________________________________
2. The type of device, intended use area, plan for maintenance and testing and location of
the device on the premises shall be confirmed annually to:
 911 for_____________ County
 _________________________
 _________________________
3. Maintenance and testing is conducted as recommended by the manufacturer.
a) Documentation of the maintenance and testing is maintained in a binder marked
AED in the nurse’s office for a period of at least five years.
b) Documentation shall record the date and type of maintenance/testing and the
signature of the person performing the maintenance/testing.
Training
1. Initial training in CPR and AED use is done according to the American Heart Association.
2. On going training in CPR and AED use is done ever two years with reviews twice during the
school year (no longer than a 6(six) month period)
3. Records of training shall be kept in the AED binder in the nurse’s office.
Use of the AED
1. Determine unresponsiveness of victim and activate Emergency Response Plan.
a) If a victim is unresponsive, call “9-1-1” and get AED.
b) Assess the victim: airway, breathing circulation.
c) Initiate CPR, if required, until the AED is brought to the victim’s side.
d) The public address system will be used to activate responders and indicate location
of victim
e) Designate and individual to wait at school entrance to direct the EMS to victim’s
location.
2. Upon arrival, place the AED near head of victim, close to AED operator.
3. Prepare to use the AED.
a) Turn the poser ON
b) Bare and prepare chest for AED use
c) Place AED electrode pads on victim.
d) Stop CPR while the AED analyzes the heart rhythm.
e) Follow the AED prompts for further action. If shock is indicated, be sure all rescuers
are ”clear” before shock is administered.
4. Upon arrival, EMS shall take charge of victim.
a) Provide victim information: name, age, known medical problems, known allergies,
time of incident.
b) Provide information as to current condition and number of shocks administered.
5. Data card following AED use shall be delivered to Medical Director:
After Use of AED
1. A Critical Incident Debriefing session will be held with in 48 hours for all initial responders
Contact: _____________________________
The program Medical Director shall be notified of AED use.
a) Complete follow-up report if deemed necessary by medical director.
b) Arrange fro quality improvement review.
2. The AED will be check and put back in readiness state.
a) Remove data card and label with victim’s data. Deliver to appropriate personnel
according to program protocol.
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b)
c)
d)
e)
Replace data card.
Restock AED per AED inventory.
Clean AED if needed according to manufacturer recommendations.
Document readiness
Placing AED Back in Service After Use
1. Readiness status will be assured following any AED use.
2. Records of readiness verification shall be kept in AED binder in nurse’s office.
Routine Verification of AED Readiness Status
1. Readiness status will be assured weekly when school is in session.
2. Records of readiness verification shall be kept in the AED binder in the nurse’s
office.
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