Manage and maintain AED devices with a comprehensive checklist ensuring its readiness, staff awareness, and requisite medical control approvals.
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Check AED is correctly installed and located
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Ensure that battery power is sufficient and within expiration date
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Confirm electrodes/pads are unopened and within expiration date
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Ensure that other rescuer equipment includes gloves, a mask, and scissors
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Look for any visible damage to AED or accessories
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Confirm device displays no error messages or alerts
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Check functionality of on-off switch and shock button
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Confirm that AED guides the user through the process either by voice or visual cues
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Check that AED performs regular self-tests
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Ensure the AED’s user manual is present and complete
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Confirm that AED use is integrated into the emergency response plan of the location
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Approval: AED Functionality
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Record the maintenance checks in a log
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Ensure that all staff are aware of the AED location and trained to use it
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Ensure medical control physicians review and approve the use of AED regularly
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Implement any suggestions or actions recommended by the medical control physicians
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Ensure that the AED is accessible to all people in the location at all times
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Ensure that the AED is stored in a temperature controlled environment
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Approval: Medical Control Physician
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Submit the completed checklist for record keeping
Check AED is correctly installed and located
Ensure that the AED is properly installed in its designated location. Verify that it is easily accessible and visible to all staff and visitors. This task ensures that the AED is readily available in case of a medical emergency.
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Correctly installed and located
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Improper installation or location
Ensure that battery power is sufficient and within expiration date
Verify that the AED's battery has enough power and is not expired. This task ensures that the AED can function properly during an emergency situation.
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Sufficient power and within expiration date
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Insufficient power or expired battery
Confirm electrodes/pads are unopened and within expiration date
Ensure that the electrodes or pads used for the AED are still sealed and within their expiration date. This task guarantees that the AED can deliver effective shocks during resuscitation attempts.
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Unopened and within expiration date
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Opened or expired electrodes/pads
Ensure that other rescuer equipment includes gloves, a mask, and scissors
Verify that the necessary rescuer equipment such as gloves, mask, and scissors are available alongside the AED. This task ensures that first responders have all the essential tools to safely assist in the emergency situation.
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Gloves, mask, and scissors available
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Missing one or more rescuer equipment
Look for any visible damage to AED or accessories
Visually inspect the AED and its accessories for any signs of damage or wear and tear. This task ensures that the AED is in proper working condition and can be relied upon during emergencies.
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No visible damage
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Visible damage to AED or accessories
Confirm device displays no error messages or alerts
Ensure that the AED is not showing any error messages or alerts on its display. This task guarantees that the AED is functioning correctly and can be used without any technical issues.
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No error messages or alerts
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Error messages or alerts displayed
Check functionality of on-off switch and shock button
Test the functionality of the AED's on-off switch and shock button. This task ensures that these crucial control features are working properly and can be accessed easily during emergencies.
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On-off switch and shock button working fine
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Issues with on-off switch or shock button
Confirm that AED guides the user through the process either by voice or visual cues
Verify that the AED provides proper instructions and guidance to the user through either voice prompts or visual cues. This task ensures that the AED can effectively assist even untrained individuals in using it during an emergency.
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AED provides clear voice or visual guidance
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User guidance not clear or absent
Check that AED performs regular self-tests
Ensure that the AED conducts regular self-tests as part of its maintenance routine. This task guarantees that the AED is continuously monitored for its operational readiness.
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AED performs regular self-tests
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Self-tests not performed or failing
Ensure the AED’s user manual is present and complete
Confirm that the AED's user manual is available and contains all the necessary instructions and information. This task ensures that users have access to the AED's detailed guidelines in case of any queries or uncertainties.
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User manual present and complete
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Missing or incomplete user manual
Confirm that AED use is integrated into the emergency response plan of the location
Verify that the usage of the AED is incorporated into the location's emergency response plan. This task ensures that the AED's role and procedures are clearly defined within the overall emergency strategy.
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AED use integrated into the plan
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No integration with the emergency response plan
Approval: AED Functionality
Will be submitted for approval:
Check AED is correctly installed and located
Will be submitted
Ensure that battery power is sufficient and within expiration date
Will be submitted
Confirm electrodes/pads are unopened and within expiration date
Will be submitted
Ensure that other rescuer equipment includes gloves, a mask, and scissors
Will be submitted
Look for any visible damage to AED or accessories
Will be submitted
Confirm device displays no error messages or alerts
Will be submitted
Check functionality of on-off switch and shock button
Will be submitted
Confirm that AED guides the user through the process either by voice or visual cues
Will be submitted
Check that AED performs regular self-tests
Will be submitted
Ensure the AED’s user manual is present and complete
Will be submitted
Confirm that AED use is integrated into the emergency response plan of the location
Will be submitted
Record the maintenance checks in a log
Create a log entry documenting all the maintenance checks performed on the AED. This task ensures a record of inspections, maintenance, and repairs, which aids in tracking the AED's overall condition and compliance with quality standards.
Ensure that all staff are aware of the AED location and trained to use it
Confirm that all staff members are aware of the AED's location and have received proper training on how to use it. This task ensures that everyone in the facility is prepared to respond effectively in case of a cardiac emergency.
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Staff aware of AED location
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Staff trained to use the AED
Ensure medical control physicians review and approve the use of AED regularly
Ensure that medical control physicians regularly review and approve the use of the AED. This task guarantees that the AED's operations align with medical protocols and provides an additional layer of expertise to the implementation process.
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Medical control physicians review and approve regularly
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Lack of regular medical control review and approval
Implement any suggestions or actions recommended by the medical control physicians
Implement any suggestions or actions advised by the medical control physicians regarding the use or maintenance of the AED. This task ensures that the AED is continuously improved based on expert recommendations.
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Implemented recommended actions
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No implementation of recommended actions
Ensure that the AED is accessible to all people in the location at all times
Confirm that the AED is easily accessible to all individuals present in the location at any given time. This task ensures that the AED's availability is not limited, allowing for prompt response during cardiac emergencies.
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AED is accessible to all people at all times
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Limited accessibility of AED
Ensure that the AED is stored in a temperature controlled environment
Verify that the AED is stored in an environment with temperature control to prevent any damage or malfunction. This task ensures that the AED remains in optimal condition and ready for immediate use.
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AED stored in a temperature controlled environment
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Inadequate temperature control for AED storage
Approval: Medical Control Physician
Will be submitted for approval:
Ensure medical control physicians review and approve the use of AED regularly
Will be submitted
Submit the completed checklist for record keeping
Once all the tasks are completed and checked, submit the entire checklist for record keeping purposes. This task ensures that a documented record of the AED's maintenance and quality procedures is maintained for future references and compliance requirements.
