If someone in school community suffers a sudden cardiac arrest, would you know what to do?
Representatives
from Truman High School, Kennedy High School, Hoover Middle School, West Middle
School, Taylor Parks Elementary, Eureka Heights Elementary School, Myers
Elementary School, Blair Moody Elementary and Kinyon Elementary were honored at
an MI HEARTSave School Awards Program recently.
Taylor
had more buildings awarded as part of the program than any other district in
Michigan this year.
“Taylor
School District is amazing,” wrote Deb Duquette, Genomics Coordinator for the Michigan
Department of Health and Human Services Genomics and Genetic Disorders Section.
The
program helps recognize that early recognition of a cardiac arrest and calling
9-1-1 are key factors in saving lives. Bystander response with hands-only CPR,
and use of an AED, greatly increase the chance of survival.
School
participating in the program are asked to consider the following:
- Does your school have a cardiac emergency response plan?
- How many students and staff can recognize the symptoms of cardiac arrest and know how to get help "on the way, right away"?
- Who knows CPR in your school and is ready to use it when necessary?
- Where are the automated external defibrillators (AEDs) located in your school building, are they properly maintained and inspected, and who knows how to use them?
The
MI HEARTSafe
Schools Award Program was developed to help schools be prepared for
a cardiac emergency. Schools meeting the minimum criteria were awarded the
MI HEARTSafe School designation, a letter of commendation, and were spotlighted
on the program’s website, all at no cost to the school.
“Thanks
to our nurses and to all of our building administrators for working to support
this worthy endeavor,” said Supt. Ben Williams. “This is certainly a proud
moment and a shining example of our collective commitment to our kids, staff
and community!”
Supt.
Williams plans to honor the winners at an upcoming Board of Education meeting.
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