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Policy GBGBA
Defibrillators
School Board Approved: September 12, 2016
The Board authorizes the use of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs, which are located in every building) in emergency situations. The use, administration, and maintenance of the AED are subject to the following conditions: Location of the AEDs: The Superintendent, building principal and the school nurse shall select and approve the location of the AEDs.
Employee Use/Training of Users: Employees will be authorized to use the AEDs only after they have successfully received and completed appropriate training by certified instructors in AED use and CPR. Each building head administrator shall ensure that at least one employee is trained in AED use.
Maintenance: AEDs will be maintained by the school nurse or his/her designee. Maintenance shall be done according to the AED manufacturer's specifications. The school nurse will maintain a record of all maintenance that has been performed on the AEDs.
Registration of AEDs: In accordance with RSA 153-A:33, the school nurse or designee shall register the AEDs with the New Hampshire Department of Safety. Sample registration forms at www.state.nh.us/safety/ems/aed_public_registry_packet.pdf.
Incident Reporting: The school nurse or designee shall report all instances of AED use with the New Hampshire Department of Safety. See sample incident report forms at www.state.nh.us/safety/ems/aed_public_registry_packet.pdf.
Liability Limited: The District and persons administering the AED(s) shall enjoy the limitations of liability as specified in RSA 153-A:31, as well as other sources of law.
Legal References:
RSA 153-A:31-33, Automated External Defibrillation
Further information: State of NH, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, 603-271-4568
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