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AED site implementation

AED in actionThe following steps are designed to assist in the implementation of a AED program and help preserve the principle of continuity of emergency patient care - once 911 is called every person treated with an AED at a public site will become the responsibility of EMS personnel, the EMS system, and the system’s medical directors and subsequent care providers.

  1. Complete the registration process. and acquire medical direction OR accept medical direction from the Seattle or King County Medical Director.

  2. Train employees using a Washington state approved course and trainer.

  3. Select a site coordinator for your facility.

  4. Make arrangements to have a site visit by contacting the Laura Miccile, CPR/PAD Program Manager, at 206-477-8664 or at laura.miccile@kingcounty.gov.

  5. Develop a plan for regular checks and maintenance of your device consistent with the manufacturer’s guidelines, including routine check of battery operation and replacement of expired chest pads.

  6. Anytime the AED is applied to a patient, regardless of whether a shock was delivered, please contact Laura Miccile, CPR/PAD Program Manager, at 206-477-8664 or at laura.miccile@kingcounty.gov.