Case Studies
ACOEM 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