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Chain of Survival: Workplace Guide

Review the short guide, then run one drill and one scenario.

Quick guide for recognition, CPR, AED access, and EMS handoff.

Practice after guide

Built for the Schools pathway and ready for a short public rep.

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ResponseTime-criticalTeam readiness

Keep the response sequence clear

Quick guide for recognition, CPR, AED access, and EMS handoff.

What this guide reinforces: Teams can clarify their location response path and reduce delay to AED attachment and handoff.

Guide steps

3 short steps to standardize the response.

Watch-outs

4 risk checkpoints to keep execution clean.

01

Call / Coordinate

  • Assign caller and backup caller before incidents happen.
  • Use a plain-language script with exact site access details.
  • Assign an entry-point guide for EMS handoff.
02

CPR / First actions

  • Start CPR early when indicated and rotate compressors every ~2 minutes.
  • Protect continuity during role swaps and crowd pressure.
  • Keep commands short and explicit to reduce confusion.
03

AED / Device actions

  • Measure walk time to AED and remove access barriers.
  • Confirm cabinet visibility, access hours, and signage.
  • Integrate AED arrival milestone into drill scoring.
RISK

No role assignment

Risk: Critical first actions happen late because everyone assumes someone else is doing them.

What to check: Assign caller/CPR/AED roles per shift and post quick role card.

RISK

Hidden access barriers

Risk: Locked doors, poor signage, or desk dependency increase time-to-AED.

What to check: Run a timed walk test and log blockers for correction.

RISK

Weak handoff plan

Risk: EMS loses time locating scene and obtaining context.

What to check: Designate and train an EMS guide role.

RISK

Infrequent drills

Risk: Performance degrades under stress despite policy compliance.

What to check: Schedule short recurring drills with simple milestones.

Run one drill and one scenario next

Use the same sequence while the guide is still fresh. Keep the reps short and action-first.

Make the call, then confirm the sequence

Use one quick judgment call and one short check to reinforce the guide before you leave the page.

SIM

Try this

Pick the strongest branch, then reveal the answer before you move into the next live rep.

At shift change, a responder reports that the AED is behind a locked interior door after 6pm. What is the best immediate action?

Pass target 70%

Answer every question, then review the score before you continue.

Q1

What is the first chain link in most workplace events?

Q2

Order the response flow for the chain of survival.

  • 1Recognize and call emergency services
  • 2Start CPR when indicated
  • 3Attach AED and follow prompts
  • 4Handoff to EMS with concise report
Q3

Which condition most increases delay risk?

Q4

What should a chain guide include beyond AED pin location?

3/5

Practice from the guide, then request team follow-up

Use one public practice step now. Request team follow-up only when the guide needs to move into a real rollout.

  1. Open one item
  2. Keep what helped
  3. Ask only when ready
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Map Your Chain of Survival

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Team follow-up

Use this only when the public step is ready to become a team rollout.

Educational content only. Follow local protocols and device prompts. In an emergency, call emergency services.

Chain of Survival: Workplace Map