WHAT ARE THE ESSENTIAL PARTS OF A PAD PROGRAM AT A FEDERAL AGENCY?
• Support of the Program by Agency leadership. • On-going PAD Program Medical direction and oversight. • Development and regular review of PAD Operational Protocols. • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training/refresher training and certification for designated personnel. • Training/refresher training and certification for designated personnel in the use of the AED and its accessories. • Development of an Emergency Response Plan and Protocols, including a Notification System to activate First Responders. • Program integration with facility security and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems. • Regular Maintenance Programs for hardware and support equipment in between and after each use. • Development and utilization of a Quality Assurance Program and AED Data/Information Management Systems. • Development of Measurable Performance Criteria, documentation criteria and periodic program review. • Understanding the legal aspects of AED use. • Periodic review of new technologies. • ARE
