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On November 15 2023, Department of Education Director General Lisa Rodgers released an official CEO instruction mandating Automated External Defibrillators in all WA public schools.
By June 30 2024, it is compulsory for all WA public school grounds to have a minimum of one AED situated outside at the main Administration building.
These AED’s must be purchased from reputable suppliers, adhering to Australian Standards and registered on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods.
Recent updates to West Australian laws reinforce the importance of all WA public schools to have defibrillators.
Mandatory Installation: The updated 2023/2024 mandate requires that all WA schools have at least one AED on their premises by 30 June 2024. This requirement is not negotiable, as AEDs have proven to double the chance of survival in a cardiac arrest.
Accessible Placement: AEDs should be placed to ensure easy access during emergencies. The Mandate requires that at least one AED be installed on the outside wall of the main administration building. This placement ensures visibility and accessibility to all members of
the school community.
Clear Signage: AEDs should be clearly identified with signage. Clear signage ensures that anyone on the school premises can quickly locate the AED in a medical emergency.
Storage: It is crucial to ensure the AED is stored in a dust and water-free environment in a shaded area, so it doesn’t exceed the storage temperatures. We recommend using a sealed outdoor cabinet and mounting it in a shady environment.
Choosing the right Defibrillator for your School.
When choosing a Defibrillator, you want to look at several variants.
The Defibrillator we recommend for Schools is the LifePak Cr2 Essential or Connected.
Fully Automatic, market-leading technology for use on patients of all ages and sizes.
Well priced initial purchase price with low on-going costs, battery and pads every 4 years @ $460. No Need for child pads! It’s all in the one set.
It has the widest range of joules for the most effective shock. It’s recommended 2-4 Joules of shock is required per kg. The CR2 has up to 360 Joules!
Maintenance & Service FREE! Simply check the green light is flashing once every 2-3 months! If there is ever an issue it will beep loud! It does weekly self-checks.
Safest & Easiest to use Defibrillator with CPR Coaching. It will talk you through every step and give you live CPR Feedback.
One set of pads does both Adults & Children with the push of a button to adjust from Adult to Child mode! Never stuff around with Child Pads again!
LifePak CR2 has an 8-year warranty and 4 years expiry on pads & batteries.
LifePak CR2 Connected has Wi-Fi compatibility, meaning you can monitor the status of your Defibrillator remotely using LifeLink Central. Great for facilities with multiple Defibrillators.