Facility Manager Self-Audit
AED Program
Compliance Checklist
39 items across 5 compliance categories. Check off each item as you audit your facility. Requirements vary by state; consult legal counsel for jurisdiction-specific mandates.
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Note: This checklist is informational only and does not constitute legal advice. AED placement, training, and registration requirements vary by state and facility type. Verify your specific obligations with local counsel and your state health department.
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1. Device Placement & Quantity
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Any point in the facility is within 90 seconds of an AED (3-minute roundtrip)Based on AHA guidelines: defibrillation within 3–5 minutes of collapse significantly improves survival outcomes
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High-traffic areas covered: lobbies, gyms, cafeterias, main corridors
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Total AED count documented and matches facility floor plan
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AED locations registered with local EMS / 911 dispatchRequired in 20+ states; improves dispatch response time. Check your state's lawNot required in your state? Mark as not applicable
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Multi-story buildings: AED on every occupied floorSingle-story facility? Mark as not applicable
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Outdoor areas and remote spaces assessed for coverage gaps
4. Signage & Accessibility
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AED cabinets / wall units marked with standard AED signage
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Overhead or directional signage visible from key corridors
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AED not blocked by furniture, equipment, or locked areasMust be reachable in seconds; no barriers to access
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Cabinet alarm tested and functioning (if equipped)No alarmed cabinet at this location? Mark as not applicable
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AED location map posted in common areas and on facility plan
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AED accessible to persons with mobility limitations
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Pediatric pads available where children are presentTypically for loads under 55 lbs; check state-specific requirementsNo minors in this facility? Mark as not applicable
2. Maintenance & Inspection
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Visual inspection completed at least monthlyCheck status indicator, no physical damage, cabinet accessible
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Battery expiration date documented and within valid range
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Electrode pad expiration date documented; pads in-date
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Inspection log maintained and current
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Post-use inspection completed within 24 hrs of any deployment
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Spare pads and battery on-site or on order
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Manufacturer-recommended service intervals followed
5. Program Registration & Notification Laws
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State AED registration completed (if required)20+ states require registration with health dept or EMS agencyNo registration required in your state? Mark as not applicable
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Medical director oversight established (if required by state)Some states mandate physician oversight. Check your state's AED lawNot required in your state? Mark as not applicable
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Written AED emergency response plan in placeDocuments roles, response steps, and post-event procedures
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AED program coordinator designated in writing
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Post-event reporting process defined and known to staffSome states require incident reports after AED deployment. Check your state's law
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Good Samaritan / AED immunity law reviewed for your stateConfirm your program meets conditions for liability protection
3. Training Requirements
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At least one trained responder per shift / occupied areaMany states require minimum trained staff ratios
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CPR + AED certification current (within 2 years) for designated staff
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Training from AHA, Red Cross, or equivalent accredited program
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Training records on file for all certified staff
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New hires trained prior to unsupervised floor coverage
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Refresher training scheduled and on the calendar
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