The Board authorizes the placement of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) at all school sites in the Irvine Unified School District. AEDs are to be used by designated personnel who have voluntarily received the training in the use of AEDs.

The Superintendent or designee shall develop guidelines for employees regarding the use of these devices and shall ensure that employees receive training on their proper use and handling.

The guidelines shall also specify the placement, security, and maintenance as well as recommended use of the AED.

The authorization of AEDs in district schools shall not be deemed to create a guarantee or obligation to use the AED in the case of an emergency nor any expectation that an AED or trained employee will be present and/or able to use an AED in an emergency or any expectation that the AED will operate properly.

Legal Reference:

           Education Code

           32040-32044 First Aid equipment

           49300-49307 School Safety patrols

           49407 Liability for treatment

           49408 Emergency information

           49409 Athletic events; physicians and surgeons; emergency medical care; immunity

           49470 Medical and hospital services for athletic program

           49471 Medical and hospital services not provided or available

           49472 Medical and hospital services for pupils

           49474 Ambulance services

           51202 Instruction in personal and public health and safety

Management Resources:

Web Sites

           American Heart Association:  http://www.americanheart.org

           American Red Cross:  http://www.redcross.org

           California Department of Health Services:  http://dhs.ca.gov

Policy Adopted: May 4, 2010