21-11 AED Program

Automatic External Defibrillation (AED) Program

• The Kansas City Missouri Police Department has an AED program to deliver early defibrillation to victims of sudden cardiac arrest.
• The program is overseen by the Office of the EMS Medical Director (Director).

Guidelines

• The use of an AED does not replace care provided by EMS.
• Members using an AED in good faith are not liable for civil damages unless they act in a willful and wanton or reckless manner.

Procedures

• Use of an AED
  • Attempt to contact a trained and certified department member to operate an AED without delaying emergency treatment.
  • If no trained user is available, members can perform lifesaving measures, including using an AED.
  • Operation of an AED is done by following voice prompts on the unit.
  • EMS will be notified anytime an AED is utilized.
  • The AED Event Report (Form 259 P.D.) will be completed after emergency medical services have been rendered to the patient.

Building Operations Unit (BOU) Responsibilities

• BOU is responsible for all affixed AEDs.
• When a division receives a new or replacement AED from BOU, a new certificate will be updated by the Office of the EMS.
• BOU will coordinate with each division on new or replacement affixed AEDs.

Division Commander or Designee Responsibilities

• The Division Commander or designee is responsible for all portable AEDs in Department vehicles.
• Ensure that Program Applications, inspections, and testing follow the same protocols outlined in Section III, B.

Training and Re-certification

• The Professional Training Division provides AED training and re-certification for members upon request.
• Members are responsible for scheduling re-certification training with the Professional Training Section when their certification is nearing expiration.

AED Supplies/Equipment

• Replacement supplies, AED machines, pads, etc. will be requested through the Financial Services Unit in accordance with the current written directive entitled, “Fiscal Procedures.”

This quiz is about the Kansas City Police Department's Automatic External Defibrillation (AED) Program, covering policies and procedures. Test your knowledge of the program's guidelines and regulations.