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Case Studies

AED CaseACOEM is currently developing case studies on AED programs from several companies that responded to the AED survey. The case studies will include company facts and a description of the AED program, as detailed below. It is intended for these case studies to be available on this webpage by March 2004.


COMPANY FACTS

  • Company Business/Mission
  • Demographics (# of employees, # of locations)
  • Culture (Does senior management support health programs?)


DESCRIPTION OF AED PROGRAM

  • How long has your organization had an AED program?
  • Why did your organization decide to implement an AED program?
    Who were the key players that initiated the program?
  • If applicable, how did your organization overcome objections to deploying the program?
  • How was the program developed? Who were key individuals involved?
  • How was the program implemented?
  • What criteria are used to determine where to place the AEDs?
  • What resources are needed for the AED program?
  • Who is trained to respond, and why criteria for selecting these individuals? How often are responders trained?
  • How does your organization educate employees about the AED program?
  • Does your organization have provisions to conduct drills in association with local emergency medical services (EMS)?
  • How is the program evaluated?
  • Outcomes—what is the success rate of the program?
  • How does your organization promote the AED program?
  • If applicable, provide one or two success stories with quotes from employees saved.

CONCLUSION

  • Future efforts to improve the AED program
  • Tips for others who are interested in implementing an AED program in their workplace

 

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