[Publib] Defibrillators

[Laurie Roberts -Adelphia]

We have a defibrillator in each of our facilities, provided by our county
emergency services.  They arranged for training for all of our staff and
assured us that liability would not be a concern.  Our machines include
easy-to-follow instructions for their use and activate only when appropriate
for the patient's condition.

We have not had to use one yet, either, so we need to have refresher
training periodically.

Laurie S. Roberts
Tazewell County Public Library
PO Box 929
Tazewell, VA  24651

276 988 2541
276 988 5980 fax
  -----Original Message-----
  From: publib-bounces at webjunction.org
[mailto:publib-bounces at webjunction.org]On Behalf Of Gair Helfrich
  Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2006 7:08 PM
  To: Brent, Gerry; publib at webjunction.org
  Subject: RE: [Publib] Defibrillators


  Hi Gerry,



  We have defibrillators in several of our branch libraries as well as in
other county buildings. Several of our staff members volunteered to be
trained in their use. We have not had to use the defibrillators; however,
one of our staff members did use the CPR training she received to
resuscitate a someone who collapsed in front of her.



  I believe our county legal experts dealt with the liability issues but don
’t know what they decided. Obviously they thought it was okay to have them
installed since we have them in several libraries and the other buildings.



  Hope this helps,

  Gair





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  From: publib-bounces at webjunction.org
[mailto:publib-bounces at webjunction.org] On Behalf Of Brent, Gerry
  Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2006 4:50 PM
  To: publib at webjunction.org
  Subject: [Publib] Defibrillators



  Are there any libraries on this list that have defibrillators available
for use if a patron or employee needs emergency assistance?  It has been
shown that the rapid use of a defibrillator AND quality cardiopulmonary
resuscitation (CPR) can improve the survivability and outcome of patients
that suffer from sudden cardiac arrest.  What are the liability concerns?  I
’d be interested to know if this has been considered by other libraries.  I
would be happy to compile responses and post them.  You can respond on this
listserv or e-mail me directly at gerry.brent at marioncountyfl.org




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