(a)Each school shall meet the requirements of § 7-2371.02 and:
(1)Establish procedures for responding to a medical emergency involving cardiac arrest, including the appropriate use of CPR and an AED, and by the beginning of School Year 2025-2026 adopt and implement a CERP compliant with subsection (a-1)(1) of this section;
(2)Have at least one AED on-site at the school in a location that is identified in the school's CERP and complies with guidelines set by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or another nationally recognized, evidence-based standard;
(3)Have, in coordination with the Department of General Services, a maintenance schedule established for each AED that is in accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines, is described in the school's CERP, and inc
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(a) Each school shall meet the requirements of § 7-2371.02 and:
(1) Establish procedures for responding to a medical emergency involving cardiac arrest, including the appropriate use of CPR and an AED, and by the beginning of School Year 2025-2026 adopt and implement a CERP compliant with subsection (a-1)(1) of this section;
(2) Have at least one AED on-site at the school in a location that is identified in the school's CERP and complies with guidelines set by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or another nationally recognized, evidence-based standard;
(3) Have, in coordination with the Department of General Services, a maintenance schedule established for each AED that is in accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines, is described in the school's CERP, and includes:
(A) Periodic testing;
(B) Periodic inspection; and
(C) Annual maintenance;
(4) Ensure that each AED at the school is appropriate for use on children and adults;
(5) Have had the following individuals successfully complete a CPR and AED program; provided, that individuals newly hired for the following positions shall be required to successfully complete a CPR and AED program within 60 days after their hire date:
(A) Athletic coach, coaching assistant, and athletic trainer;
(B) Athletic director;
(C) Team or game physician;
(D) School nurse; and
(E) Every anticipated AED user employed by the school, as designated by the school;
(6) Require that at least one individual trained in a CPR and AED program be present during the school's hours of operation and during any athletic activity; and
(7) Inform all school employees, at least annually, of the location of each AED in the schooland provide them with the school's CERP.
(1) The Department, in collaboration with the Office of the State Superintendent of Education and other stakeholders as needed, shall develop, maintain, and make accessible to schools a model CERP that addresses the appropriate use of school personnel and protocols for responding to incidents involving an individual experiencing cardiac arrest while on school grounds, specifically including during a school's athletic events and practices on school grounds.
(2) The model CERP shall:
(A) Integrate evidence-based core elements, such as those recommended by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or other nationally recognized evidence-based core elements; and
(B) Include guidance on the following components:
(i) Establishing a cardiac emergency response team that includes the individuals referenced in subsection (a)(5) of this section and members' contact information;
(ii) Activating the cardiac emergency response team in response to an incident of cardiac arrest;
(iii) Appropriately locating AEDs and performing routine maintenance, as required by subsection (a)(2) and (3) of this section;
(iv) Maintaining ongoing staff training in CPR and AED use in accordance with subsection (a)(5) of this section;
(v) Practicing CERP protocols through the use of drills;
(vi) Protocols for communicating with the Department and other emergency medical services in response to an incident of cardiac arrest; and
(vii) Regular annual review and evaluation of the CERP.
(1) The Mayor shall:
(A) Establish baseline requirements and guidelines for a CPR and AED program;
(B) Approve each existing CPR and AED program that the Mayor determines meets or exceeds the baseline requirements and guidelines for a CPR and AED program, and any new CPR and AED programs established pursuant to this subchapter; provided, that the Mayor shall approve the existing programs listed in § 7-2371.02(a)(1) and the program offered by the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department pursuant to § 5-401(b-1) , as meeting the requirements of this section;
(C) Require each school to maintain a written record of the periodic testing, inspection, and maintenance of each AED; and
(D) Require the successful completion of a CPR and AED program by each employee in a position listed in subsection (a)(5) of this section.
(1A) The Mayor shall establish a procedure for monitoring school adherence to the requirements set forth in subsection (a) of this section.
(2) A CPR and AED program may be conducted by a private or public entity.