Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Policies

The purpose of the Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC) Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Program is to develop a process that will result in a well organized and effective response plan for cardiac arrest victims. An AED is used to treat victims who experience Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA).

Policy

1. Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) shall be maintained on the premises of Southern Illinois University Carbondale. The ownership, maintenance, and use of these devices shall be in compliance with the following relevant legislation and subsequent amendments:
   
   Cardiac Arrest Survival Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-505, Title IV)
   
   Illinois Automated External Defibrillator Act (410 ILCS 4/, effective Jan. 1, 2000, revised August 27, 2007.)
   
   AED Amendment to Good Samaritan Act (Illinois HB1773)
   
   Automated External Defibrillator Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 525)
   
   Physical Fitness Facility Medical Emergency Preparedness Act (210 ILCS 74/5.25)

2. It is the intent of SIUC AED Policy that any person anticipated to be a user/rescuer will have successfully completed training for such use in accordance with the standards and guidelines set forth by the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross (ARC).

Procedure

1. Oversight Committee

   Oversight of the AED use and policy updates as needed will be the responsibility of a university wide committee represented by:

   1. Department of Public Safety (DPS)

   2. Center for Environmental Health and Safety (CEHS)

   3. SIU Risk Management

   4. An SIUC Student Health Center physician designated as SIUC AED Program Medical Director

   Each of these units should designate a representative.

2. Placement and Maintenance of AEDs

   1. Placement will be based on recommendations by a third party vendor in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations and the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association guidelines. They should be placed out of reach of children.

   2. An inventory of all AED locations will be maintained by CEHS and a copy provided to the AED Program Medical Director and DPS.

   3. AEDs will be inspected and maintained by the third party vendor on a regular basis.

   4. If a machine is found to be malfunctioning, the AED Program Medical Director and CEHS shall be notified.

3. Training

   Each unit may arrange for training of anticipated AED users in their unit in accordance with AHA or ARC guidelines.  Training shall be conducted by certified trainers and shall include CPR training. Records of such training shall be maintained by the individual units.

4. Reporting

   Each use of an AED should be reported to the Medical Director using the Public Access Defibrillation Utilization Form (attachment 1) by the unit in which such utilization occurred, and a unit representative shall be expected to attend a Critical Incident Debriefing session scheduled by the Medical Director. The AED used will be checked and put back in a state of readiness per AHA guidelines or Manufacturer's recommendations.

    

1. Determines unresponsiveness of the victim and calls "9-1-1" on an SIU land line for Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
2. Obtains the AED from its location and follows prompts.
3. Upon arrival, EMS will take charge of the victim.
4. Participate in completion of AED Utilization Form.

1. Designates a representative to serve on the Oversight Committee.
2. Shall maintain an inventory of AED devices and locations on SIUC property and provide same to DPS and AED Program Medical Director.
3. Shall maintain inspection and maintenance records provided by the third party vendor.
4. Shall send a copy of inspection records to the AED Program Medical Director.

1. Designates a representative to serve on the Oversight Committee.
2. Shall retain a copy of the inventory of AED devices and locations on university property.
3. Shall assist and notify EMS of such locations when Emergency Response Plan or "9-1-1" call is initiated.
4. When appropriate, assist in an event that requires use of an AED.
5. Participate in the Critical Incident Debriefing session.

1. Assumes care of the victim upon arrival.

1. Serves on the Oversight Committee.
2. Shall retain a copy of the inventory of AED devices and locations on university property.
3. Recommends corrective action on a case-by-case basis if deficiencies are identified in the maintenance and location of such devices.
4. Shall be notified of each AED use, and will review the Utilization Form and arrange for a Critical Incident Debriefing session within seven (7) days of the event. Such session should include the Oversight Committee, the User, and a representative from the Department or facility in which the incident occurred.
5. If necessary the AED Program Medical Director shall recommend changes in rescue practices.

1. Designates a representative to serve on the Oversight Committee.
2. Recommends appropriate changes in AED policy and use based upon legislative changes or community standards.