Stevensville School District

NONINSTRUCTIONAL OPERATIONS                                                                             

Procedures for the Use of Automated External Defibrillators (AED)

The Board of Trustees of the Stevensville School District recognizes that from time to time emergencies may arise that justify use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). The Board has purchased one or more of these units for use by qualified personnel. The Board of Trustees approves the use of AED units, subject to the following conditions:

Implementation:

  1. The District will identify and enter into an agreement with a Montana licensed physician or other qualified individual as determined by the Department to provide medical supervision (Medical Supervisor) to the AED program.
  2. The District will identify an AED Program Coordinator, who will oversee implementation of the program and ensure the District’s compliance with DPHHS regulations.
  3. The AED Program Coordinator will develop, update as changes are made, and adhere to a written plan that satisfies the requirements established by the DPHHS. The District will submit the AED Program written plan to the DPHHS.
  4. The AED Program Coordinator will work with building administrators to ensure identified individuals- staff and/or faculty- will receive the necessary training as set out by the Department. These individuals must have current training in adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) that meets the standard of the American Heart Association and must renew this training at least every two years. They must also complete an AED training program that has been approved by the Department.
  5. The AED Program Coordinator will notify area Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers and area Public Service Answering Points (9-1-1 dispatch point) in order to coordinate its AED program with these services.

Use of the AED

  1. The AED must be a unit approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration.
  2. If an authorized individual attaches the AED to a patient in need of resuscitation, he or she must report its use to the AED Program Coordinator within 24 hours.
  3. The AED Program Coordinator and Medical Supervisor must make a report to the Department each time the AED is attached to a patient within 48 hours of use.

Responsibilities

Medical Supervisor:

Oversees all medical aspects of the AED Program

  • Ensures compliance with appropriate regulatory requirements
  • Ensures proper training and maintenance for AED responders
  • Establishes and reviews procedures for AED use
  • Establishes a quality review and improvement program, including post-drill and post debriefing
  • Ensures AED use reports are sent to the Department within 48 hours of the occurrence of the event

AED Program Coordinator:

  • Establishes and maintains relationships with local EMS
  • Ensures agreement between school and Medical Supervisor to be made yearly. Agreement will include the name, location, and phone number of Medical Supervisor is available
  • Oversees all non-medical aspects of the AED Program
  • Develops AED Program written plans as required by the DPHHS and makes changes as needed to the plan in conjunction with building administrator
  • Coordinates with Medical Supervisor and EMS, as needed, for training and use of AED
  • Identifies individuals to be AED responders and maintains list of AED responders in conjunction with building administrator
  • Coordinates and documents initial AED training and all subsequent training of AED responders
  • Conducts and arranges yearly refresher training on AED use
  • Coordinates and maintains documentation of all AED usage
  • Conducts immediate post incident debriefing
  • Ensures AED use is reported to Medical Supervisor within 24 hours of the occurrence of the event
  • Coordinates and oversees documentation of AED maintenance and service procedures

Building Administrator:

  • Identifies individuals to be AED responders and facilitates needed training
  • Assists the AED Program Coordinator to develop the written plan for that building and update as needed
  • Is responsible for on-site manufacturer recommended maintenance and testing of AED units, including the documentation of maintenance and testing
  • Participates in post incident debriefing and assists with identification of other pertinent people to be included

Identified AED Responder:

  • Maintain current certification in adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation that meets the standards of the American Heart Association or the America Red Cross
  • Complete a yearly AED training program that has been approved by the Department
  • Provide prompt CPR including AED and first aid according to training and experience
  • Report to AED Program Coordinator within 24 hours of any AED placement on a patient
  • Accept accountability and responsibility for the retrieval, use and return of the AED when it is used

Limited Liability

An individual who provides emergency care or treatment by using an AED in compliance with this policy and an individual providing CPR to an individual upon whom an AED is or may be used are immune from civil liability for a personal injury that results from that care or treatment.

An individual who provides emergency care or treatment by using an AED in compliance with this policy and an individual providing CPR to an individual upon whom an AED is or may be used are immune from civil liability as a result of any act or failure to act in providing or arranging further medical treatment for the individual upon whom an AED was used, unless the individual using the AED or the person providing CPR, as applicable, acts with gross negligence or with willful or wanton disregard for the care of the person upon whom the AED is or may be used.

The following individuals or entities are immune from civil liability for any personal injury that results from an act or omission that does not amount to willful or wanton misconduct or gross negligence, if applicable provisions of this part have been met by the individual or entity:

  1. A person providing medical oversight of the AED program, as designated in the plan;
  2. The entity responsible for the AED Program, as designated in the plan;
  3. An individual providing training to others on the use of an AED

Legal References
Title 37, Chapter 104, subchapter 6, ARM-Automated External Defibrillators (AED)
50-6-501, MCA Definitions
50-6-502, MCA AED program- requirements for AED use
50-6-503, MCA Rulemaking
50-6-505, MCA Limited Liability

Policy History:
Adopted on: February 12, 2002
Reviewed on: December 17, 2001; December 13, 2016
Revised on: January 10, 2016