6011 - (GBGBA) Use of Automated External Defibrillators
6011 (GBGBA) Use of Automated External Defibrillators 6011 (GBGBA)
The Board authorizes the use of Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) in emergency
situations. The use, administration, and maintenance of the AEDs are subject to the
following conditions:
situations. The use, administration, and maintenance of the AEDs are subject to the
following conditions:
1. Location of the AED’s: The Superintendent, building principal, and school nurse
shall select and approve the locations for the AEDs. At least one AED shall be
readily accessible in a well-marked and safe place for use in responding to
cardiac emergencies, and shall not be located in an office or be stored in a
location that is not easily and quickly accessible.
2. Authorized Employees/Training of Users: AEDs will be administered only by
those employees designated by the principal, in consultation with the school
nurse. Employees will be authorized after they have successfully received and
completed appropriate training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and AED use.
Such training may be provided by the school nurse or another source, acceptable
to the school nurse.
3. Maintenance: AEDs will be maintained by the school nurse. Maintenance shall
be done according to the AED manufacturer's specifications. The school nurse
will maintain a record of all maintenance that has been performed on the AEDs.
4. Registration of AEDs: In accordance with RSA 153-A:33, the school nurse
shall register the AEDs with the New Hampshire Emergency Services and
Communication; a division of the New Hampshire Department of Safety.
5. Incident Reporting: The school nurse shall report all instances of AED use with
the New Hampshire Emergency Services and Communication, a division of the
New Hampshire Department of Safety.
6. Liability Limitation: The District and persons administering the AED(s) shall be
protected by the limitations of liability as specified in RSA 153:A-31, as well as
other sources of law.
All employees of the District are expected to comply with the administration of this
policy. Any violation of this policy shall constitute grounds for disciplinary action, up to
and including termination of employment.
policy. Any violation of this policy shall constitute grounds for disciplinary action, up to
and including termination of employment.
| Legal | Description |
| Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, 271-4568 |
State of NH
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| NH Statutes | Description |
| RSA 153-A:28-33 | Automated External Defibrillation |
| RSA 200:40-c | Emergency Plans for Sports Related Injuries |
Adopted: 10/2011
Revised: 7/2025
Revised: 7/2025