New First Aid/CPR/AED Program. Joe Kuzma Senior Director, Corporate Programs CBIA 2011 Health, Wellness & Safety Conference Thursday, March 31, 2011

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1 1 New First Aid/CPR/AED Program Joe Kuzma Senior Director, Corporate Programs CBIA 2011 Health, Wellness & Safety Conference Thursday, March 31, 2011

2 First Aid/CPR/AED Program Highlights 2

3 Program Overview 3 For workplace responders and others who want certification in full CPR and first aid Teaches care for cardiac and breathing emergencies and sudden illness and injuries Flexible course options can be used to tailor first aid, CPR and AED training to the audience you serve (adults, children and infants) Length: approximately 2 5 hours Updated to the latest science, meets OSHA guidelines

Key Program Changes 4 More activities and discussion, less lecture Streamlined, flexible practicewhile-you-watch video segments Emphasis on skill competency and

4 Key Program Changes 4 More activities and discussion, less lecture Streamlined, flexible practicewhile-you-watch video segments Emphasis on skill competency and evaluation, optional written exams available if required Optional lessons covering use of asthma inhalers, epinephrine auto-injectors, splinting and tourniquets

5 Participant Materials 5 Choose the course materials that best meet your needs: Ready Reference Cards or Participant s Manual Both available in e-book and print formats

6 Participant Materials 6 Ready Reference Cards: Adult card and Pediatric card Key CPR and first aid skill steps presented at a glance Durable 7 panel 6 x 9 cards Perforated CPR wallet card

7 Participant Materials 7 Participant s Manual: Rich information on all course content, plus additional OSHA-specific topics

8 New Customer Benefits... More Value and Greater Convenience 8

9 More Value 9 New 2-year certification New Pediatric First Aid certification Choice of free digital or affordable print course materials Free quarterly digital refreshers for participants Continuing education units available

10 2-Year Certificate. However.. 10 OSHA N 2006 Best Practices Guide: Fundamentals of a Workplace First-Aid Program Numerous studies have shown a retention rate of 6-12 months of CPR and AED skills AHA Emergency Cardiovascular Care Committee encourages skills review every 6 months Instructor-led retraining for life threatening emergencies should occur at least annually

11 Choose a Training Delivery Method 11 Mix and match to meet your needs: Full service Red Cross instructor comes to your location 24/7 Authorized provider We certify your staff as instructors so they can train other employees/people Community Send your employees to a local Red Cross chapter for training Blended learning Learn online and then go to your local chapter for skills assessment National Account Network Coordinate training for multiple locations through one point of contact

12 When Can We Get Started? 12

13 Schedule Your Training 13 Program release dates: Classroom-based program - March 31, 2011 Blended Learning - Late Fall 2011 Spanish: Video with Spanish subtitles - March 31, 2011 Ready Reference Cards - Spring 2011 Instructor s Manual - Fall 2011

14 Sudden Cardiac Arrest 14 can strike anyone, anytime, anywhere...

15 The Odds 15 Annual Deaths from Cardiovascular Disease U.S.* All Other Cardiovascular 708, ,000 Sudden Cardiac Arrest Total Deaths 958,775 American Heart Association, 2002 Heart and Stroke Statistical Update, p. 4, 11.

out-of-hospital < 5% survive 20% without prior symptoms

16 The Stakes 16 Annual Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) Events U.S. 600 patients per day (one every 2 to 3 minutes) 75% out-of-hospital < 5% survive 20% without prior symptoms 95% die without very early treatment Total Events 250,000

17 The Benefits of Treating SCA 17 American Heart Association 40,000 SCA deaths prevented annually* Recovery Prospects for Survivors Are High 80% alive at one year Total SCA Events 250,000 57% alive at five years *AHA estimates 20% survival rate

18 Early Defibrillation Role in Treating Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) 18

19 The Healthy Heart A Series of Events 19 An electrical event stimulates a mechanical event...resulting in coordinated heart pumping, and regular pulse. Main Pumping Chambers

20 Sudden Cardiac Arrest 20 A Heart in Distress Uncoordinated, very fast heart rhythm Ventricular fibrillation (VF) Some ventricular tachycardias (VT) Ineffective heart pump Unconscious, no breathing, no pulse Death certain without defibrillation

21 What Is Defibrillation? 21 Electric shock to the heart Stops uncoordinated rhythm Allows return of regular rhythm and pulse Only definitive treatment for VF

22 Cardiac Chain of Survival 22 Defibrillation an EARLY priority

The Case for Early Defibrillation 23 % Survival 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10

23 The Case for Early Defibrillation 23 % Survival Chances of survival reduced 7% to 10% each minute Cummins RO, et al. Guidelines 2000 for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC, Circulation (Suppl) 2001;102:8, August 22 Time (minutes)

24 Something to Think About 24 Public Access Defibrillation has the potential to be the single greatest advancement in the treatment of prehospital SCA death since the development of CPR. AHA Guidelines 2000 for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Textbook.

25 25 Our Partners in The Cardiac Chain of Survival Cardiac Science Philips Medical Systems Zoll Medical

26 Red Cross Business Readiness Model 26 Holistic Approach to Business Readiness Incorporates 3 Layers of Readiness Core Individual Employee & Family Readiness Corporate Individual Business Readiness Community Environmental Stability & Sustainability

27 Red Cross Business Readiness Model 27 Ready When The Time Comes Ready Rating Emergency Response Training Be Red Cross Ready Emergency Response Supplies Blood Drives Exercise & Evaluation COOP Financial Support

28 28 Questions? Thank you Joe Kuzma Senior Director, Corporate Programs (860)

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