AFI44-177_MAXWELLAFBSUP — Public Access Defibrillator Program

AFI44-177_MAXWELLAFBSUP governs the Public Access Defibrillation Program and AED deployment and use at Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base.

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  • Publication number: AFI44-177_MAXWELLAFBSUP
  • Title: PUBLIC ACCESS DEFIBRILLATOR PROGRAM
  • Date: 2024-09-22

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The publication addresses AED placement, procurement, maintenance, training, quality assurance, documentation, mock drills, and post-use procedures. It requires site assessments, Medical Director approval, annual mock drills, event reporting, and monthly AED inspections.

Applies to: This publication applies to Maxwell-Gunter AFB organizations.

Topics covered

  • Public Access Defibrillation Program
  • AED deployment and placement
  • AED procurement and maintenance
  • AED training
  • Mock drills
  • AED post-use procedures
  • AED inspections

Questions and answers

How are new AED requests submitted?

All new requests for AEDs will be accomplished utilizing the Needs Risk Assessment (Attachment 6) and coordinated through the PPC, Medical Director, CLSF, BMET and Medical Logistics.

How far from any point in a building should an AED be positioned?

In order to achieve complete area coverage within a building, an AED should be positioned no more than 1 minute's travel time (one way) from any given point within the building.

What is the target response time for delivering an AED shock?

Optimal response time from the identification of a person down to the delivery of a shock (i.e., drop-to-shock) should be less than 5 minutes.

How often must PAD mock drills be conducted?

Conduct, at least annually, mock drill, to evaluate participants’ skills and knowledge.

What must be completed after an AED event?

Accomplish an Event Summary Sheet, and forward it to the Medical Director or designee within 24 hours of the event.

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