Month: August 2014
New Jersey has joined the growing list of states taking action to prevent the loss of life from Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). Acting New Jersey Governor Kim Guadagno signed into law Assembly Bill A2072, which requires public and charter high school students be taught CPR and AED use as a requirement toward graduation. The bipartisan-sponsored bill was signed into law at the same Burlington Township, NJ school where a student had collapsed and was revived by staff members who had been trained in CPR and AED use. Speakers at the event included a nurse that participated in the rescue of that student, and another …
Let’s say you purchased an AED for your facility. You’ve researched which AED best suits your needs, you made the purchase, received your shipment and have it all set up and ready for use in an emergency. Big question: Are you compliant? Have you looked into your state and local laws and/or regulations regarding AED ownership? Were you aware that these exist? How do you go about getting all of this information? The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends Medical Direction for all AED Programs. Many states require it. Even if it is not currently a requirement in your state, it may be soon. Either way, Medical …