Oregon Requires AED's in Schools

The state of Oregon passed legislation that will require all schools in the state to install and maintain at least one Automated External Defibrillator. Oregon SB 1033 Relating to automated external defibrillators in schools; creating new provisions; and amending ORS431.680 and 431.690. Compliance is required on or before January 1, 2015. The legislation applies to all schools: public, private and charter schools. Northwest Health and Safety Inc is a leading provider of AED programs and implementation programs for schools in Oregon and Washington. We have successfully implemented hundreds of AED programs within schools and understand the complexities of school AED implementations. The Oregon Department of Education has provided some information, guidance and sample policies for school districts and schools.

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Northwest Health and Safety Inc. is a leading and most experienced provider of Automated External Defibrillators (AED’s) and specializes in implementing AED programs for business, schools, golf courses, churches, non-profit organizations and industrial settings. Our AED experts can assist you with every aspect of your AED program from:

• Budgeting
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There is more to setting up an AED program than just going out and purchasing an AED. There are state requirements that dictate AED placement standards and minimum requirements. Most states have 4 main requirements for AED placement in public places: CPR and AED Training, Medical Direction/Oversight, EMS notification and Maintenance in accordance with manufacture specifications (monthly inspections).
Northwest Health and Safety Inc. has successfully implemented thousands of successful AED programs within schools, churches, government buildings, businesses, golf courses, health clubs, childcare facilities and much more. We have over 13 years of experience working with AED’s and feature all the major AED brands from Cardiac Science, Defibtech, Heartsine, Physio-Control, Philips and ZOLL. For more information on AED’s visit us at AEDUniverse.com or AED4U.com. There is only one choice for implementing your AED programs in the Northwest. Northwest Health and Safety Inc. stocks replacement AED pads and batteries for all major AED brands at their Vancouver, Washington store.

Northwest Health and Safety Inc. is an Authorized AED Distributor serving Washington, Oregon and Idaho and nationwide. for more information on AED’s and AED programs visit our AED site AEDUniverse.com 

Oregon Passes Legislation Requiring AED's in Schools

During the 2010 Special Session, the Legislature passed Senate Bill 1033.  This bill requires each school campus to have at least one automated external defibrillator (AED) on premises. Compliance is required on or before January 1, 2015. The new Oregon AED law applies to all public schools, private and charter schools in the state of Oregon. 


Northwest Health and Safety Inc is a leading provider of AED's and AED programs to schools and businesses. We have established hundreds of school based AED programs from AED planning, AED Selection, Placement, Policies and Procedures, EMS integration, Training, Medical Direction and Oversight. Northwest Health and Safety Inc. has the resources and understanding of AED programs to make sure your school has all the information to put together a successful and affordable AED program. We work with all the leading AED manufactures from Cardiac Science, ZOLL, Defibtech, Physio-Control, Philips and Heartsine. We have special discount pricing and programs for Oregon schools affected by the new AED requirement. Have questions about AED's? Just call and we'll be happy to assist you. 1-866-517-8243 or visit us online at AEDUniverse.com or AED4U.com

Why Put AED's Schools? One question we receive quite frequently is: Why do we need AED's in schools? Although the incidence of cardiac arrest is higher in adults than children, there is a vast amount of information that suggests cardiac arrest in children is on the rise and just one incident can devastate a school and a community. Schools are not just for children, schools are for the community and tend to be a gathering place for public functions and events and are frequented by all ages. We have complied some articles about AED's in schools and cardiac arrest in children. AEDUniverse.com and Northwest Health and Safety Inc. has partnered with schools across the country to provide selected AED's and Accessories to schools at discounted prices. Are you a school? Call AEDUniverse.com at 1-866-517-8243 to learn more about our school discounts and school AED packages. Resources Legal Prospective of AED's in Schools Sample AED School Policy

AEDUniverse.com and Northwest Health and Safety Inc. is committed to assisting schools in implementing AED programs. We are experienced and have assisted hundreds of schools and school districts in properly implementing successful AED programs. We can assist schools in site selection, training, policies and procedures, AED maintainence procedures and EMS notification/integration.