AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS

Each day, more that 150 million Americans go to work, where they spend more than half of their waking hours.  Every year, more than 250,000 sudden cardiac arrests (SCA) occur outside the hospital setting.   Therefore, it can be concluded that a significant number of SCAs occur at the workplace.  Yet, many companies still rely on community-based emergency medical services for treatment of serious injuries and medical emergencies, such as sudden cardiac arrest.  Studies have demonstrated that with early defibrillation, chances for survival from SCA rise from 5% to 40%.  As little as one minute can make a life-or-death difference.

The American Red Cross of Northwest New Jersey has long recognized that Automated External Defibrillation (AED) is rapidly becoming the standard of cardiac care.  In keeping with the Health & Safety Services mission to help people prevent and prepare for emergencies and to teach people to save lives, the Red Cross has been providing AED training for people in their workplaces throughout Morris County over the past three years.

Recently, changes in legislation have made it easier for the companies to train their employees and to gain access to defibrillators for placement within their facilities.  Thanks to these changes, the American Red Cross can offer a full service package of coordinated training courses and an opportunity to purchase the life-saving machines for the workplace setting.  Recognizing the hectic pace of today’s workplace, the American Red Cross has become a convenient venue for “one-stop” shopping where an agency can meet all of their health & safety needs.  The added value for every consumer beyond exceptional training programs is the comfort and knowledge that participating in American Red Cross training assures that the proceeds also bring meaningful resources to the community.  These resources help build a safer environment for people to work and live through the fulfillment of the American Red Cross mission.

For more information in regards to purchasing AEDs for your facility or to schedule training courses, please contact the American Red Cross of Northwest New Jersey Health & Safety Services Department at 973-538-2160.

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