Schools Self-Check | HeartSafe EMS

01

If a visitor entered your school or campus today, could they tell where the AED is without asking several people?

Choose the answer that best matches your current setting.

Not yetThis is inconsistent, unclear, or still missing.Partly in placeSome basics exist, but people would still need prompting.Consistent and clearPeople can find it, explain it, and act on it quickly.

02

Is the AED visible and easy to reach near class changes, gym activity, or the front office, not hidden behind a desk, door, or cluttered wall?

Choose the answer that best matches your current setting.

Not yetThis is inconsistent, unclear, or still missing.Partly in placeSome basics exist, but people would still need prompting.Consistent and clearPeople can find it, explain it, and act on it quickly.

03

If something happened early, late, or during a locked-door period, could someone still reach the AED without delay?

Choose the answer that best matches your current setting.

Not yetThis is inconsistent, unclear, or still missing.Partly in placeSome basics exist, but people would still need prompting.Consistent and clearPeople can find it, explain it, and act on it quickly.

04

Would staff, coaches, and volunteers know who calls emergency services, who starts CPR, and who retrieves the AED?

Choose the answer that best matches your current setting.

Not yetThis is inconsistent, unclear, or still missing.Partly in placeSome basics exist, but people would still need prompting.Consistent and clearPeople can find it, explain it, and act on it quickly.

05

Do people in this school or campus know that the AED gives prompts and can be used while trained responders are on the way?

Choose the answer that best matches your current setting.

Not yetThis is inconsistent, unclear, or still missing.Partly in placeSome basics exist, but people would still need prompting.Consistent and clearPeople can find it, explain it, and act on it quickly.

06

Have you practiced retrieval, role handoff, or a short first-minute drill in the last few months?

Choose the answer that best matches your current setting.

Not yetThis is inconsistent, unclear, or still missing.Partly in placeSome basics exist, but people would still need prompting.Consistent and clearPeople can find it, explain it, and act on it quickly.

07

Is a named school lead or safety team clearly responsible for keeping readiness basics current and following up when something slips?

Choose the answer that best matches your current setting.

Not yetThis is inconsistent, unclear, or still missing.Partly in placeSome basics exist, but people would still need prompting.Consistent and clearPeople can find it, explain it, and act on it quickly.

How ready is your location right now?

How ready is your location?

If a visitor entered your school or campus today, could they tell where the AED is without asking several people?

Is the AED visible and easy to reach near class changes, gym activity, or the front office, not hidden behind a desk, door, or cluttered wall?

If something happened early, late, or during a locked-door period, could someone still reach the AED without delay?

Would staff, coaches, and volunteers know who calls emergency services, who starts CPR, and who retrieves the AED?

Do people in this school or campus know that the AED gives prompts and can be used while trained responders are on the way?

Have you practiced retrieval, role handoff, or a short first-minute drill in the last few months?

Is a named school lead or safety team clearly responsible for keeping readiness basics current and following up when something slips?

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