Descriptor Code: ACBA
Automated External Defibrillators (AED)
The Superintendent shall develop regulations to maintain, test, and implement the use of AEDs in the District in accordance with NDCC 32-03. 1-02.3 The regulations shall include a requirement that in the event of a cardiac arrest emergency, a district responder shall contact an emergency medical service provider as soon as possible. (A copy of these regulations shall be kept with the district’s emergency response plan.)
The authorization of AED’s in district schools shall not be deemed to create a guarantee or obligation to use the AED in the case of an emergency nor any expectation that an AED or trained employee will be present, able to use an AED in an emergency, or any expectation that the AED will operate properly.
Training
The Superintendent will determine the number of AED certified responders needed for each school and develop procedure for selecting and training staff on AED use and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The frequency of recurrent training will be required in accordance with criteria established by the issuing organization of each employee’s certification. Unless unavailable in the event of cardiac arrest, only personnel trained and qualified in accordance with law shall operate the AED unit.
Adopted: November 2016