Programs & Initiatives

AED Program

Program Policies

• Public Safety Defibrillation Policy (pdf)
  This CVEMS Agency regional policy establishes the local standards for Public Safety Automated External Defibrillation (AED).



• California Code of Regulations
  Title 22: State Regulations for Public Safety AED and Layperson Defibrillation


These State EMS Authority policies establish the standards for Public Safety Agency AED:


• Chapter 1.5 First Aid Standards for Public Safety Personnel
• Chapter 1.8 Layperson Defibrillation Regulations

Program Forms

• Public Safety AED Provider Application (pdf)
  This CVEMS Agency regional application is used to apply for recognition as a Public Safety Agency AED Provider.



• AED Run Report Form (pdf)
  This CVEMS Agency form should be utilized for each application of an AED. This form should accompany the Patient Care Report.



• AED Annual Report Form (pdf)
  The State EMS Authority requires that each EMS Agency track and report specific data on each AED use. This form is used to report annual data at the close of each calendar year.

Additional Online Resources

• Approved AED Providers List (pdf)
  This document lists all agencies recognized as Public Safety AED Providers within the CVEMS Agency region.

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