Anyone can be the driving force to implement the Anyone Can Save A Life program in your school. But it’s the responsibility of the Activities Administrator to provide a coordinated response for after-school emergencies and to oversee this program.
Sometimes, the Activities Administrator will enlist the help of a Program Champion to organize training and implementation of the program. This Program Champion could be the school athletic trainer, school nurse, coach, community member or school administrator who knows the inner workings of the athletic and activities department.
Implementation requires three key components.
State high school athletic associations can coordinate and support the implementation at every member high school in their state by:
- Introducing the program to schools.
- Determining how schools will be held accountable for implementation.
- Training school administrators on implementation strategies.
- Creating a public awareness campaign to inform schools and the public about Anyone Can Save A Life and how this program brings real change to your school community.
The AED is my most important part of the EAP. When I go to an event the first thing I think about is where is the AED located and how do I get it if needed and communicate that to the site helpers.