More than 300,000 Americans die of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) every year, and many such deaths occur in the workplace. Immediate use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) could save up to 50% of these lives. The AED program from Federal Occupational Health integrates life-saving equipment and training into a comprehensive program that ensures the highest level of responder preparedness.
Services offered include:
- Development of customized AED programs
- AED Medical Director oversight and consultation services
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)/AED training with optional Bloodborne Pathogens and/or First Aid courses
- Purchase of equipment and supplies
- Equipment/supply tracking and maintenance
- SCA event analysis
- Training for proper integration with local emergency medical services
Offered to:
All federal agencies
Performance:
95% of requests for new equipment will be processed within two (2) business days.
Rate:
By agreement per customer
Contact:
1-800-457-9808; FOHPortal@foh.hhs.gov
http://www.foh.hhs.gov
