Policies » Section G: Personnel » GBGBA/GBGBA-R: Use and Location of Automated External Defribrillator(s)

Policy Date: 11/04/2008

HSD File: GBGBA
HOOKSETT SCHOOL DISTRICT
USE AND LOCATION OF AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR(S)

The Hooksett School District has purchased an Automatic External Defibrillator(s) (AED) for use in
emergency situations warranting its use. The use/administration/maintenance of the AED is subject
to the following conditions:

1. Location of the AED(s)
The Superintendent, working with the Principal and school nurse, shall select and approve the
location(s) for the AED(s).

2. Authorized Employees/Training of Users
AEDs will only be administered by those employees designated by the Principal, in consultation with
the school nurse. Employees will only be authorized after they have successfully received completed
appropriate training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and AED use.

3. Maintenance
The AED(s) will be maintained by the school nurse or his/her designee. Maintenance shall be done
according to the AED manufacturer’s specifications. The school nurse will maintain a record of all
maintenance which has been performed on the AED(s).

4. Registration of AED(s)
In accordance with RSA 153-A:33, the school nurse or his/her designee shall register the AED(s) with
the New Hampshire Department of Safety. See sample registration forms in Appendix GBGBA-R or at
www.state.nh.us/safety/ems/aed_public_registry _packet.pdf.

5. Liability Limited
The Hooksett School District, and persons administering the AED(s), shall have the limitations of
liability as specified in RSA 153:A-31, as well as other sources of law.

All employees of the Hooksett School District are expected to comply with the administration of this
policy. Any violation of this policy shall constitute grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including
termination of employment.
Appendix GBGBA-R

Legal References: RSA 153-A:28-33, Further information: State of NH, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, 271-4568

Adopted: January 18, 2005
Revised: November 4, 2008

APPENDIX
HSD File: GBGBA-R
HOOKSETT SCHOOL DISTRICT
AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR(S)

Contents of GBGBA-R

• Memorandum from the State of New Hampshire, Department of Safety, Division of Fire
Standards and Training, and Bureau of Emergency Medical Services

• Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) Registry Form

Adopted: January 18, 2005
Revised: November 4, 2008