Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Program

Purpose
Arkansas State University is committed to the safety of all students, faculty, staff, and visitors to campus.
The purpose of the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) management program is to ensure that all
AEDs on campus are maintained properly and are readily available to deliver potentially lifesaving
defibrillation to victims of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). AEDs are intended to provide a bridge during the
critical minutes between the onset of SCA and the arrival of Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
personnel.
Definitions
An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is an FDA approved medical device that is capable of
recognizing the presence or absence of ventricular fibrillation or rapid ventricular tachycardia and is
capable of determining, without intervention by an operator, whether defibrillation should be
performed; and upon determining that defibrillation should be performed, automatically charges and
requests delivery of an electrical impulse to an individual’s heart.
AED owner is Arkansas State University.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is a procedure to support and maintain breathing and circulation
for a person who has stopped breathing (respiratory arrest) and/or whose heart has stopped (cardiac
arrest).
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is typically an ambulance service that provides acute medical care
and transports patients to a medical facility for more advanced treatment.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is a condition in which the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating,
stopping blood flowing to the brain and other vital organs. SCA usually causes death if not treated within
minutes.
Scope and Applicability
This AED Management Program was created by the Environmental Health and Safety Department (EHS),
to identify all available AEDs on campus and to ensure they are properly maintained. Any University
department possessing AED(s) that are that are not registered with the Environmental, Health and
Safety Department must do so as soon as reasonability possible. Any departments wishing to dispose of
defective or obsolete AEDs shall dispose through proper channels as e-waste, by contacting the
Environmental, Health and Safety Department
Duties and Responsibilities
AED Coordinator
The Safety and Emergency Management Director in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) shall serve
as the University AED Coordinator. The AED Coordinator shall be responsible for all the following tasks:
• Provide guidance, monitoring, and periodic reevaluation for this program.
• To provide oversight and technical assistance to all departments possessing AEDs.
• Maintain an inventory of University-owned AEDs and their locations.
• Inform emergency services of the location of all University-owned AEDs.
• Conduct and document semi-annual and annual inspections to verify that all AEDs are in
compliance with this program.
• Act as a liaison between the University and manufacturers to assist with AED maintenance and
compliance issues.
• Maintain inspection records and AED tracking database.
• Ensure operation and maintenance of each AED in complete accordance with regulatory
requirements, manufacturers’ recommendations and this program.
Authorized AEDs
EHS recommends the acquisition and use of the following AED:
• Zoll AED Plus, this unit and its pads are compatible with the equipment used by all emergency
responders on the Arkansas State Campus.
In Case of an Emergency
When personnel on campus are notified of a medical emergency, they should call the appropriate
emergency number to report the emergency:
• 911 from an on campus phone or cell
• 972-2093 University Police
The caller should provide authorities with the following information:
• Type of emergency,
• Physical street address of facility,
• Location of emergency,
• Phone number they are calling from,
• Further information as requested.
Someone should meet and direct emergency responders to the incident location.
Returning AED to Service after Use
After the use of an AED, it must be returned to the Department of Safety and Emergency Management.
There, the following activities will need to be completed to return the unit to service:
• Check and replenish supplies as appropriate.
• Clean and disinfect the device.
• Check the device and housing for cracks or other damage.
• Return the AED to its designated location with appropriate supplies