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Policy EBCF
The Board recognizes that from time to time medical emergencies may arise that warrant the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED). The South Portland School Department may acquire one or more AED’s for use by qualified personnel in its schools and at athletic events hosted by its schools.
Unless otherwise provided by law, an AED may be used only by a person:
Who has successfully completed a course approved by the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association or the Maine Department of Public Safety; and
Who has made a reasonable attempt to summon appropriate emergency services personnel when communication is possible.
The superintendent shall be responsible for developing, in consultation with the school physician, protocols for the use, storage, location, testing and maintenance of the school unit’s AEDs, and the training and designation of school unit employees as authorized users.
Only those employees documented as having completed required training shall be authorized to use an AED.
Legal Reference: 20- M.R.S.A. § 4009
22- M.R.S.A. § 2150-C
Adopted: October 12, 2005
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