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EBCF - USE OF AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS

The Cape Elizabeth School Board recognizes that medical emergencies may arise on school property that warrant the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). The school department has AEDs for use in such emergencies.

The Superintendent shall be responsible for developing, in consultation with the school physician or other qualified experts and in accordance with the manufactureres' instructions, protocols for the use, storage, location, testing and maintenance of the school unit's AED's and for identification of school personnel who should be trained in the use of an AED. The Superintendent may delegate specific responsibilities concerning the AED program to appropriate town/school personnel as they deem appropriate.

Cape Elizabeth School Department will offer training to students on performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and use of an AED in accordance with such rules as may be adopted by the Maine Department of Education, and may require training for those school unit personnel who have been identified by the Superintendent, in consultation with the school physician, as needing such training to effectively carry out their job responsibilities.

<BR><P>Although the Board authorizes the acquisition of AEDs, it cannot and does not guarantee that an AED or a person trained in its use will be available at any particular school site or school-sponsored event.</P>

  • 20-A M.R.S.A. §4009; 6304
  • 22 M.R.S.A. § 2150-C
  • 14 M.R.S.A. § 164 Maine Dept of Education Rule Ch. 41

Cross-Reference:

EBCA - Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
JLCE - First Aid and Emergency Medical Care

Adopted:

  • June 11, 2013
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