| Section: | 3000 Business | | Policy Name: | Use of Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) | | Policy Number: | 3515 | | Date Approved: | 6/14/2010 | | Last Revised: | N/A |
Pursuant to Connecticut state law, automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) are accessible on school grounds at all schools in the Plainville Community School district for use in emergency medical situations.
The AEDs shall only be used by individuals specifically trained in the use of an AED. Training shall be in accordance with the provisions of Public Act 09-0094.
The AEDs on school grounds are Plainville Board of Education property. Any employee, student or other individual who inappropriately accesses and/or uses an AED will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion from school and/or termination of employment. Civil and/or criminal liability may also be imposed on any student, employee or individual who inappropriately accesses and/or uses an AED.
The Superintendent of Schools shall establish administrative guidelines that will outline the specific responsibilities, training, management, maintenance and procedures for the use and storage of AEDs on school grounds.
Legal Reference:
Connecticut General Statutes
§10-221 (Board of Education to Prescribe Rules)
Connecticut General Statutes
§52-557b (Immunity from liability for emergency medical assistance, first aid or medication by injection.)
Public Act 09-0094
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