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Policy: EBBB-A
Use and Location of Automated External Defibrillator(s)


The Lyme School District has acquired 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:

• Location of the AED (s)

The Superintendent, working with the building principal and school nurse, shall select and approve the location(s) for the AED(s).

• 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 and completed appropriate training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and AED use, provided by the School Nurse or his/her designee, or from another source acceptable to the School Nurse.

• Maintenance

AEDs 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).

• 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.

• Incident Reporting

The School Nurse, or his/her designee, shall report all instances of AED use with the New Hampshire Department of Safety.

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


Statutory Reference:
RSA 153-A:28-33, Automated External Defibrillation

ADOPTED: November 17, 2005