AFI44-177_JBCHARLESTONSUP — Public Access Defibrillator Program

AFI44-177_JBCHARLESTONSUP governs the Joint Base Charleston Public Access Defibrillation program and AED requirements.

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  • Publication number: AFI44-177_JBCHARLESTONSUP
  • Title: PUBLIC ACCESS DEFIBRILLATOR PROGRAM
  • Date: 2022-10-14

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It covers AED acquisition, placement, inspection, maintenance, quality assurance, documentation, and program roles. It requires biennial on-site evaluations, specified records, and corrective actions following AED use or identified discrepancies.

Topics covered

  • Public access defibrillator program
  • AED acquisition
  • AED placement
  • AED inspection and maintenance
  • PAD quality assurance
  • AED event documentation
  • Biennial on-site program evaluations

Questions and answers

How often are PAD site evaluations scheduled?

The PAD Program Coordinator will schedule the evaluation with each PAD site biennially. (paragraph 2)

How quickly must the evaluation checklist be submitted?

The reviewer will: 1. Complete the checklist and share the preliminary finding with the Site Coordinator. 2. Submit the checklist to the PAD Medical Director within 15 calendar days. (paragraph 3)

What does the PAD Medical Director do with evaluation findings?

The PAD Medical Director will: 1. Analyze the findings and provide feedback regarding observations, compliance, and remediation to the Program Coordinator and the Unit Commander. (paragraph 2)

What must happen before a replacement AED is returned to service?

Ensure the replacement AED is clean. Review specific User's Guide for appropriate method. 6. Coordinate Traumatic Stress Response debriefing for employee(s) if deemed necessary.

What records must be maintained under the publication?

Ensure that all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with Air Force Manual (AFMAN) 33-363, Management of Records, and disposed of in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule (RDS) located in the Air Force Records Information Management System (AFRIMS).

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