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Policy Date: 12/04/2024

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CSD File: GBGBA/JLCEA/KFD
CANDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
USE AND LOCATION OF AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR(S)

The Candia School District, in coordination with the Candia Fire Department, has purchased 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:

1. Location of the AED(s)
The 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 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
completed appropriate training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and AED use. Such training may
be provided by the school nurse or from another source acceptable to the school nurse and
principal.

3. Maintenance
AEDs will be maintained by the Candia Fire Department. 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).

4. 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. See sample registration forms in Appendix
GBGBA-R or at www.state.nh.us/safety/ems/aed public registry packet.pdf.

5. Incident Reporting: The school nurse or designee shall report all instances of AED use with
the New Hampshire Department of Safety. See sample incident report forms in Appendix KFD-R
or at www.state.nh.us/safety/ems/aed public registry packet.pdf.

6. Liability Limited
The Candia School District, and persons administering the AED(s), shall have 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.

Legal Reference:
Further information: RSA 153-A:28-33State of NH, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, 603-
271-4568

Appendix GBGBA-R

Adopted: November 4, 2004
Revised: February 5, 2009, December 4, 2024

CANDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR(S)

Contents of GBGBA-R
New Hampshire Department of Safety Division of Fire Standards and Training & Emergency Medical Services
Instructions for Completing the Automated External Defibrillation (AED) Registry Form

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