About this Checklist
Automated external defibrillators have saved the lives of many people who suffered heart attacks while at church or attending a school function. Most of the time, however, they sit idle. It’s important to appoint someone in your ministry to inspect your AEDs regularly, so they’ll work when you need them. Be sure to check with your AED manufacturer for more specific maintenance instructions. This checklist includes the following questions:
Do we regularly check the AED status light to see if it’s functioning?
Is the AED clean and in working order?
Do we have two sets of adult electrodes and one set of child’s electrodes?
Are all electrodes unexpired and in original, sealed packages?
Does the primary battery work?
Is there a backup battery?
Does the backup battery work?
Do we keep the AED plugged into an outlet when not in use?
Does the unit have a functioning data card (if applicable)?
Do we have enough secondary supplies (alcohol prep pads, razor, gloves, scissors, wash cloth, etc.)?
This is a sample document only. Your organization is responsible for compliance with all applicable laws. Accordingly, this checklist should not be used or adopted by your organization without first being reviewed and approved by a licensed attorney in your state. Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company assumes no liability in the preparation and distribution of this checklist.
