HEART SAFE SCHOOLS Project ADAM Wisconsin 1

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1 HEART SAFE SCHOOLS 1

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 Letter: Project ADAM Wisconsin Heart Safe School Recognition 4 About: Project ADAM Wisconsin Heart Safe School Recognition 5 Acknowledgements & Community Partners 6 Steps to become a Heart Safe School 7 Tips for Getting Started 8 Heart Safe Schools Checklist 10 Cardiac Emergency Response Plans About: Cardiac Emergency Response Plans Tool: Cardiac Emergency Response Plan Template 22 Cardiac Emergency Response Drills About: Cardiac Emergency Response Drills Tool: Drill Summary Checklist 26 Sudden Cardiac Arrest All Staff Awareness About: All Staff Awareness Training Handout: SCA Awareness - General Handout: SCA Awareness for Athletics 30 Youth CPR-AED Awareness CPR-AED Educational Resources Lesson Plan: Compression Competitions 32 Getting the Word Out Heart Safe Schools Press Release 34 Project ADAM Wisconsin Additional Resources CPR-AED Training Needs Assessment AED Placement Funding Support Project ADAM Champion Award 39 Heart Safe Schools Incident and Feedback Forms Project ADAM CPR-AED Incident Form Heart Safe Schools Feedback Form 2

3 Dear Wisconsin School, We are excited to announce a new Project ADAM initiative in Wisconsin, Project ADAM Wisconsin Heart Safe Schools. We are working to recognize schools as Heart Safe so there are best practices and resources all schools can follow to keep schools prepared for cardiac emergencies. After Adam Lemel lost his life on the basketball court, the Lemel Family and Children s Hospital of Wisconsin teamed up and decided we were not going to lose more lives in schools and communities. The day Adam died, he had a Sudden Cardiac Arrest and his heart went into ventricular fibrillation, meaning he had an irregular heartbeat. The chain or survival was not in place that day as an AED was not available when he collapsed on the basketball court. Project ADAM (Automated Defibrillators in Adam s Memory) has empowered schools and communities to be prepared for cardiac emergencies since Adam s death in We have provided resources to Wisconsin schools to set up CPR-AED programs including placement of AEDs, setting up cardiac emergency response teams and plans and providing grants for CPR-AED training support. We have reached over 800 schools with program resources and partnered with the Wisconsin Masonic Foundation to place over 280 AEDs throughout Wisconsin. We are ready to take the next step to educate and recognize our Wisconsin schools for all the steps they are taking to be prepared to save a life. Please utilize these resources and checklist to become a recognized Project ADAM Wisconsin Heart Safe School. This achievement will create awareness and educate your community about how we can prevent sudden cardiac death in our schools. Thank you for your partnership. We look forward to taking this next step as a state. Sincerely, The Lemel s Adam s Family Anoop K. Singh, Project ADAM Medical Director Alli Thompson, Project ADAM Administrator Aaron Kinney, Herma Heart Center Service Line Administrator The Project ADAM Wisconsin Advisory Board 3

4 ABOUT: Project ADAM Wisconsin: Project ADAM Wisconsin is a program provided by the Herma Heart Center and Children s Hospital of Wisconsin. Dr. Anoop K. Singh, Director of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Children s Hospital of Wisconsin, is the medical director of Project ADAM Wisconsin. This program assists schools with implementing CPR-AED programs to prevent sudden cardiac death. Our program is carried out in memory of Adam Lemel, who at the age of only 17, suffered a sudden cardiac arrest at his school and passed away. An AED (automated external defibrillator) and a practiced cardiac emergency response plan could have saved his life. All consultation and recognition of schools is free of charge to schools in Wisconsin, thanks to the support of Children s Hospital of Wisconsin, The Herma Heart Center and our generous donors to Project ADAM s mission. Project ADAM Mission Statement: Project ADAM is a not-for-profit program of Children s Hospital of Wisconsin, whose mission is to serve children and adolescents through education and deployment of life-saving programs that help prevent sudden cardiac death. Project ADAM s work is carried-out primarily, but not exclusively, through school systems. Project ADAM Wisconsin Heart Safe Schools: Through the Heart Safe Schools program in Wisconsin we hope to connect with schools across the state to offer up to date resources on preventing sudden cardiac death in our schools and communities. Wisconsin schools that complete the implementation checklist indicating that a comprehensive CPR-AED program is in place, will receive a framed certificate of recognition and a letter to their Superintendent. A sample press release is available for schools to notify local media and increase public awareness of their efforts. Schools will also get a partnership sticker to place near their school AED(s). Schools will also receive updates in the form of e-newsletters including up to date information. Schools can also request materials to complete sudden cardiac arrest staff awareness training. Schools can apply for grants to assist with the CPR-AED training but will be limited. For more information about how your school can participate, please contact Allison Thompson, Project ADAM Administrator in Wisconsin. Phone: , Fax: , ajthompson@chw.org 4

5 Acknowledgements & Community Partners Project ADAM would like to acknowledge the following community members and professionals for their contributions: Partners: Project ADAM Wisconsin Advisory Board Project ADAM National Affiliate Program Children s Hospital of Wisconsin and the Herma Heart Center Milwaukee Public Schools, Heart Safe Schools Program Wisconsin Masonic Foundation 5

6 STEPS - Project ADAM Wisconsin Heart Safe Schools 1. Complete the Checklist to be sure your school has the components to be a Heart Safe School. Please contact Project ADAM if you need support reaching any of these steps. 2. Complete and return the checklist electronically to projectadam@chw.org OR mail your checklist to the following address: Alli Thompson, Project ADAM Administrator Children s Hospital of Wisconsin P.O. Box 1997, MS B550A Milwaukee, WI Heart Safe School recognition lasts two full years. Upon processing of your checklist, the following will be awarded to your school: Listing of your school on the Project ADAM website A letter to your superintendent A plaque certifying your school as Project ADAM Wisconsin Heart Safe 4. Get the word out! Being prepared for a sudden cardiac emergency is an amazing accomplishment, and should be shared with your community. Use our resources to do the following: Send a press release about your school being Heart Safe Plan drills with your staff so your emergency response plan is being carried out and everyone knows where the AED(s) is in your building. Plan a health fair or event to teach kids hands only CPR and how to use an AED Special Note: Project ADAM Wisconsin is committed to meeting individual schools where they are in the course of implementing a school CPR-AED program. Our Heart Safe Schools program is focused on the core elements of cardiac emergency response plans, cardiac emergency response drills and sudden cardiac arrest awareness. If you need support with AED placement or other steps in building your program, please reach out so we can offer support and resources. 6

7 Tips for Getting Started When you are in the process of making sure your school is ready for cardiac emergencies, and for recognition as a Heart Safe school, here are some things to think about: Cardiac Emergency Response Plans A written cardiac emergency response plan (guideline included) is completed with administration. You should think about times when your school is used after regular school hours (sports, concerts, meetings, etc.), access to AED, and how an emergency would be handled then. You should also inform your local EMS (district office or closest fire station) about your CPR-AED program. When you think about communication in your school, be sure to think of all areas of your campus, and how a witness would communicate to the front office if they have a victim. In most schools the front office staff will be your communications hub, and will usually do three things: call first responders (over head page and/or walkie-talkies), call 911, and send someone to the front of the school to direct EMS to the scene when they arrive. If some first responders need to be relieved of classroom duties, they can also send a stand-in/sub. In choosing your cardiac emergency response team, we would recommend 5-10 people, with current CPR/AED skills, or who will get this training. There should be a plan for updating this team at least every two years. Training your first responder team is usually accomplished using a lay certification CPR-AED course such as those from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI).You can check with your local EMS, Parks and Recreation department, local technical or community college or hospital to find resources for training. If finding training in your community is difficult, especially in high schools and middle schools where all students and staff are in the adult CPR age group, you can also consider Hands Only CPR training for this team. Cardiac Emergency Response Drills Emergency situations take everyone out of their comfort zone and it is invaluable to practice this response as realistically as possible with your team in your building. This is a good test of your plan and your communication with your team. There is a drill description and checklist you can use in this toolkit. Sudden Cardiac Arrest All Staff Awareness Since anyone could be the witness of a victim becoming unresponsive, it is important for everyone on staff to have a little information about incidence and recognition of a sudden cardiac arrest, the fact that time is critical, and what the plan is for your building. This can be done in minutes at a staff meeting, and a script and Project ADAM Training Videos are available. Share the sudden cardiac arrest awareness handouts and Checklist with your administrator, PE teacher, coach or athletic director. This way everyone starts on the same page. They will need to work with you to set up training, staff awareness and practice drills. Special Note: Project ADAM Wisconsin is committed to meeting individual schools where they are in their course of implementing a school CPR-AED program. Our Heart Safe Schools program is focused on the core elements of cardiac emergency response plans, cardiac emergency response drills and sudden cardiac arrest awareness. If you need support with AED placement or other steps in building your program, please reach out so we can offer support and resources. 7

8 Project ADAM Wisconsin Heart Safe Schools Checklist A Comprehensive School Program for Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death Name of School: Name of District: ES: MS: HS: Private: CPR-AED Program Coordinator: How long have you had your CPR-AED program? Phone number: What brand AED(s) do you use? Number of staff trained as CPR-AED rescuers? Training: Am. Heart Red Cross ASHI Other We have had to use our AED: Yes No Please complete this checklist for the current program in your school (one form per school): Program Quality Yes No Need Help Comments A program coordinator is identified, who oversees the CPR-AED program activities. School has an AED inside each school building. The placement of the AED(s) makes it accessible from any part of the building or campus within 2 minutes (fast round-trip walk by staff transporting to victim when emergency is announced). AED(s) have clear signage. There is a designated cardiac emergency response team comprised of at least 10% of staff or approximately 5-10 people. CPR-AED training is updated: annually or every 2 years There is a system in place to track CPR-AED training, and identify those who require retraining or practice (including budget or plan for retraining). All faculty and staff know where the AEDs are located and how to access them. All faculty and staff have had awareness training on sudden cardiac death (warning signs, recognition, communication procedures, other staff roles, etc.) Project ADAM can provide a script or scheduled awareness trainings, minutes at a staff meeting is sufficient. We have a communication code (overhead page or other) to notify responders and others in the area that an incident is occurring. Teachers outside with students always carry a communication device. 8

9 Program Quality Yes No Need Help Comments The AED device is checked monthly, or per manufacturer s directions. An AED maintenance check is documented each time in writing. We keep a CPR barrier device, scissors, gloves, razor, and towel in a case or pack near or attached to the AED. We hold at least one annual Cardiac Emergency Response Drill (AED Drill) to test our emergency plan, communication and emergency responders. We have a written plan and protocol for AED use in the school. Local EMS has been notified about the specifics of our program. Wisconsin Student athletes must have completed pre-participation physical form and can be found here: If a device is used for sports events or after school activities, there is a written emergency response plan for when and how it is to be used (i.e. for offsite events or if more than one event is occurring at a time). The following items are not required, but we would like to know if they are in place. We have a physician medical director (Check one: local or with AED company ) This school has a certified CPR instructor on staff (not required, but helps maintain the program more inexpensively.) Students in our school are taught CPR and AED instruction in the grade or class. (not required, but an important addition to the curriculum) Other community groups that use the school building regularly have been made aware of our AED program, location of devices, etc. If High School level, students are taught CPR and AED instruction prior to graduation. Other comments about your program: Would you like to be added to our Project ADAM Wisconsin e-news: Yes No Please mail, or fax this checklist to: Allison Thompson Project ADAM Administrator Children s Hospital of Wisconsin, Herma Heart Center P.O. Box 1997, MS B550A Milwaukee, WI ajthompson@chw.org Fax: Please call if you have any questions about your program or any of these requirements to be a Project ADAM Wisconsin Heart Safe School. When your program has been evaluated as complete, we will notify you with presentation of a framed certificate and add your school to the community of Project ADAM Wisconsin Heart Safe Schools. 9