AED Program Management

Most states require a written deployment and maintenance plan for owners of automated external defibrillators to include schools, churches, industry and public safety organizations. Documentation and record keeping of unit expiration dates are integral parts of this requirement. E-Med’s program services below are available standalone or as part of E-Med Training’s complete AED Program Management Package.

• Written Emergency Response Plans
• Medical Prescription and Oversight
• EMS Notification
• Quality Assurance
• Site Assessments
• Data Management
• AED Device Maintenance Tracking
• CPR & AED Training Certification

Written Compliance:
E-Med provides written AED plans to include AED protocol guidelines, AED deployment strategies, and an AED equipment maintenance and inspection plan. Most State AED laws require that plans outline certifying, not just training, anticipated users and AED responders in CPR and AED use.

Medical Oversight:
The FDA requires physician oversight for most AED purchases and some states require a Healthcare Professional to serve as an AED Liaison to perform defibrillator event reviews after each use. We will also notify your local EMS agency as required by law.

Quality Assurance:
OSHA’s Best Practices Guide: Fundamentals of a Workplace First-Aid Program states that “Instructor-led retraining for life-threatening emergencies should occur at least annually. Retraining for non-life threatening should occur periodically.” It also states that “Unique conditions at a specific worksite may necessitate the addition of customized elements to a first aid program.” E-med has extensive response expertise to analyze site hazards and develop effective response protocols. We also will evaluate and critique existing programs by holding mock medical drills and improve response performance.

Site Assessment:
Determine the exact number and placement of your defibrillators to ensure compliance with OSHA’s recommended three to five minute “Drop-to-shock” AED response guidelines. E-Med also assesses specific site hazards and response impediments.

Data Management / Tracking and Record Keeping:
Several States require documentation of inspections and maintenance. E-Med tracks the device serial number, model, location, and dates of every AED. Along with AED pads and battery expirations, we can include the tracking of your personnel’s CPR& AED training certifications. With E-Med’s new web-based AED tracking and Data Management Program, this has never been easier to ensure State Law and OSHA recommended compliance and you are assured expiration dates never catch your organization off guard again.

CPR & AED Certification:
South Carolina requires owners of automated external defibrillators to CERTIFY anticipated users of the unit with CPR and AED use; not just provide ‘training.’ E-Med’s training meets South Carolina’s AED training requirement by using the National Safety Council’s Emergency Care curriculum and provides a TWO year CPR & AED certification card, saving your organization money!