AED Program Management

Topics

  1. Public Access Defibrillation in NYS
  2. Entities Required to be PAD Sites
  3. PAD Requirements
  4. Equipment
  5. Training Services
  6. Medical Direction
  7. Program Management

NEW York State law regarding Public Access Defibrillation is outlined below. Cardiac Life Products provides a range of services to assist with the implementation of these laws.


Public Access Defibrillation in NYS


  1. “A Public Access Defibrillation (PAD) program is designed to encourage greater acquisition, deployment and use of automatic external defibrillators (AED) in communities around the state in an effort to reduce the numbers of deaths associated with sudden cardiac arrest.” -Department of Health Policy 07-04
  2. “Public access'' to AEDs does not mean that any member of the public who witnesses an event should be able to use an AED. “Public access'' refers to the accessibility of the device itself.
  3. New York State is vigilant in its efforts to ensure AEDs are available in the event of an emergency. Below is an overview of organizations that are currently required to have AEDS. The list is subject to change as new legislation is enacted.
  4. New York State Policy for your Public Access Defibrillation (PAD) Program includes a Notice of Intent (NOI), Collaborative Agreement(CA) and Medical Direction (MD) :The purpose of this policy is to assist a person, firm, organization or other entity in understanding the notification process for operating an automated external defibrillator pursuant to a collaborative agreement under the provisions of Chapter 552 of the Laws of 1998 authorizing Public Access Defibrillation. A Public Access Defibrillation (PAD) program is designed to encourage greater acquisition, deployment and use of automatic external defibrillators (AED) in communities around the state in an effort to reduce the numbers of deaths associated with sudden cardiac arrest. Since the enabling legislation’s inception, there have been 4,140 PAD programs established, with over 135,000 people trained. To be authorized to use an AED under this statute an individual or organization needs to make specific notification of intent to establish a PAD program to the appropriate Regional Emergency Medical Services Council (REMSCO) and the New York State Department of Health (DOH).There are no approvals or certifications required by law in NYS.
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Entities Required to be PAD Sites

The following entities are required to be a PAD site

  1. Public Schools: In 2003, all public school districts & charter schools became mandated by NYS Education Law to provide AEDs. This must be done in accordance with the PAD Program.
  2. Health Clubs: NYS General Business Law requires that any health club with a membership of 500 or more provide AEDs at their locations in accordance with the PAD program.
  3. Public Buildings: In 2005, NYS Public Buildings Law was amended to require public institutions and buildings of the state to equip each public building with an AED. This must be done in accordance with the PAD program.
  4. Places of Public Assembly: In 2006, a law was enacted requiring an AED in certain places of public assembly. It affects places with an occupancy capacity of at least 1,000 people (i.e. theaters, stadiums, ballparks, gymnasiums, field houses, arenas, civic centers, concert halls, recital halls, indoor and outdoor amphitheaters or other auditoriums used for the presentation of musical renditions or concerts). It requires that at least one employee be present at all times who is able to operate an AED.
  5. Public Surf Beaches with Lifeguards: In 2008, Public Health Law was amended to require public surf beaches requiring life guards to also be equipped with AEDs in accordance with the PAD program.
  6. Local Municipal Requirements: Some municipalities have enacted additional requirements for certain organizations or locations. For instance, in Westchester County, the Town of Greenburgh requires all nursing home and adult care facilities to have AEDs on their premises. In the County of Suffolk, all health clubs, regardless of size, are required to have AEDs at their facilities. It is advised that organizations that service a specialty group category, e.g., recreation/sports, elder care, special needs populations, etc., should contact their local municipality to ensure that additional requirements are not enforced in your area.
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PAD Requirements


To be authorized to have a PAD program and utilize an AED, the following steps must be completed:

  1. Identify a New York State licensed physician or New York State based hospital knowledgeable and experienced in emergency cardiac care to serve as Emergency Health Care Provider (EHCP) to participate in a collaborative agreement.
  2. Select an AED that is in compliance with the Article 30, section 3000-B (1)(A). The AED must be programmed to the current Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) Guidelines, capable of defibrillating both adult and pediatric patients.
  3. Select and use a Dept. Of Health approved PAD training course for AED users.
  4. Develop with the EHCP, a written collaborative agreement which shall include, but not be limited to the following items: protocols for AED use and maintenance, procedures for notification of EMS by calling 911, procedures for incident documentation.
  5. In July 2007, 3000-b of the New York State Public Health Law, Section 1 - Subdivision 3, was amended by adding paragraph requiring a sign or notice to be posted at the main entrance of a facility or building in which the AED is stored or maintained on a regular basis. It is expected that the size, type and language(s) of the sign will be easily legible upon entrance to the structure. If there are multiple entrances that could be considered a main entrance then a sign or notice must be placed at each of those entrances as well.
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Equipment


AED unit: Select an AED that is in compliance with the Article 30, section 3000-B (1)(A). The AED must be programmed to the current Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) Guidelines, capable of defibrillating both adult and pediatric patients


Signage: In July 2007, 3000-b of the New York State Public Health Law, Section 1 - Subdivision 3, was amended by adding paragraph requiring a sign or notice to be posted at the main entrance of a facility or building in which the AED is stored or maintained on a regular basis.

  1. If you have purchased your unit through Cardiac Life, you can be assured it meets or exceeds these requirements. If you aren’t sure, a Cardiac Life representative can help you determine if your AED meets the NYS requirements.
  2. Cardiac Life Products has a variety of signs. A representative can help you determine which is correct for your organization.
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Training Services



Proper CPR/AED training is key to the success of the AED program. Often, the focus is on the equipment while training is haphazard. Cardiac Life Products is an Authorized American Heart Association Training Center. We can provide a wide array of course offerings which include onsite training and blended classes. Our team of experienced instructors have first-hand knowledge of Emergency Medical Services. Our instructors include individuals that have achieved the highest levels of training as EMTs, Paramedics, nurses and physicians.


Course Offerings Include:

  • General Public (Non-Medical)
  • Heartsaver CPR/AED
  • Heartsaver CPR/AED Online Blended (Individual or Group)
  • Heartsaver CPR/AED/First Aid
  • Heartsaver CPR/AED/First Aid Online Blended
  • Heartsaver First Aid
  • Blood-borne Pathogens
  • Blood-borne Pathogens Online
  • Health Care Provider
  • Basic Life Support CPR/AED
  • BLS CPR/AED Online Blended (Individual or Group)
  • ECG/Pharmacology
  • ACLS
  • Blood-borne Pathogens
  • Blood-borne Pathogens Online
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Medical Direction


When you purchasing Medical Direction, Cardiac Life Products will provide the following services:

  1. A completed Notice of Intent and Collaborative Agreement. The customer will sign the agreement, and Cardiac Life Products will file the paperwork.
  2. The first year you purchase medical direction, the agreement will detail all the requirements your organization must maintain.
  3. Cardiac Life Products will notify you if changes need to be made to the paperwork.
  4. Templates for Responder information, defibrillator information, maintenance check list, emergency response plan, and post event report.
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Program Management


Cardiac Life also offers a program management option that can include the following:

  1. Installation of a new unit.
  2. Medical Direction
  3. Yearly Onsite Inspection of the AED (replacement accessories NOT included).
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