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AED Program Resources

Resources designed to help organizations improve cardiac emergency preparedness and AED program effectiveness.

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Why this matters

Survival from sudden cardiac arrest drops about 10% per minute without defibrillation. A well-managed AED program — not just a device on the wall — is the single highest-leverage cardiac readiness investment most organizations can make.

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Key focus areas

AED Placement

Placement should be driven by response time, not convenience. The goal is a round-trip to any occupied area in under three minutes.

  • Map occupied zones and measure walking distance
  • Place at visible, high-traffic locations
  • Avoid locked rooms, closets, and offices
  • Coordinate placement across multi-building campuses

Maintenance

Devices fail silently. A documented inspection cadence is what keeps an AED ready.

  • Monthly visual readiness check
  • Battery expiration tracking
  • Electrode pad expiration tracking
  • Post-use restocking and reset

Documentation

Documentation supports compliance, training, and post-event review.

  • Inspection logs with sign-off
  • Device serial, manufacturer, and warranty data
  • Response team roster and training records

Inspection Schedules

Set a recurring cadence with an accountable owner. Inspections that depend on memory eventually stop happening.

  • Monthly device check
  • Quarterly program review
  • Annual training refresh

Program Management

An AED is part of a program — not just a piece of equipment.

  • Designated program coordinator
  • Medical direction (if required in your jurisdiction)
  • Integration with site emergency action plan

Common Readiness Gaps

  • No documented inspection log
  • Pads or battery past expiration
  • AED behind a locked door or in storage
  • No designated trained responders
  • No post-event restocking procedure

Recommended Next Steps

  1. 1Locate, photograph, and inventory every AED on site
  2. 2Build a monthly inspection log with an accountable owner
  3. 3Request an AED Program Review

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