Policy: 3412

Section: 3000 - Students

Title: Automated External Defibrillators

Status: Active

Adopted: January 28, 2014

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Automated External Defibrillators

The Ferndale School District Board of Directors recognizes that equipping schools with automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and training employees and students in their use, increases the potential to save lives in the event of a health emergency, including cardiac arrest. The board authorizes the district to place AEDs at designated school sites. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) requires that any person using an AED receive training. Therefore, schools and district facilities with an AED and site will designate and train selected staff in the use of AEDs according to the DOH guidelines. Student instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitations, to include appropriate use of an AED, will occur in at least one health class necessary for graduation.

This policy does not create any implied or express guarantee, or obligation to use an AED, nor does it create an expectation that an AED or a trained employee or student will be present and able to use an AED, even if a condition arose that made the use of an AED beneficial.

A person who uses an AED at the scene of an emergency and all other persons and entities providing services are immune from civil liability for any personal  injury  that results  from any act or omission in the use of the AED in an emergency setting, unless the acts or omissions amount to gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct.

The superintendent will develop procedures for the placement, maintenance, and use of AEDs in schools.

 

Cross References:
Policy 2410	High School Graduation Requirements
Legal References:
RCW 4.24.300	Immunity from liability for certain types of medical care
RCW 28A.230	Compulsory Course Work and Activities
RCW70.54.310	Semiautomatic external defibrillator – Duty of Acquirer-Immunity from Civil Liability
Management Resources:
Policy Issue, August 2018
Policy and Legal News, September 2013	One health class required for graduation must now include instruction in CPR and AED
Policy News, April 2011	Legal Aspects of Defibrillator Use Defined

 

 

Adoption Date: 01.28.14

Ferndale School District

Revised: 08.29.2023