Community AED Program

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Quick access to an AED, or automated external defibrillator, can save the life of someone who is experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. An AED is an easy-to-use medical device that analyzes the heart's rhythm and delivers an electrical shock if needed to help restore the heart’s normal rhythm.

Valley Health’s Community AED Program helps to place AEDs in high traffic locations across the region. The program is made possible through the generous support of the Winchester Medical Center Foundation. Participating organizations are requested to provide $250 towards the initial purchase of the AED, with the Winchester Medical Center Foundation funding the remaining balance and supporting the annual inspection.

Requesting an AED for Your Organization

Submit a request for an AED for your organization. You will be contacted once our review has been completed or if additional information is needed.

This Partnership Agreement defines the respective responsibilities regarding the acceptance and use of a donated AED (Automated External Defibrillator).  This program is made possible through the generous support of Valley Health Foundations.

The Beneficiary will:

  • Be located within the Valley Health service area:

Virginia: City of Winchester and Clarke, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren counties

West Virginia: Berkeley, Hampshire, Hardy, Jefferson, Mineral and Morgan counties.

  • Provide $250 toward the initial purchase of the AED.
  • Identify at least one (1) AED Point of Contact at the designated location.
  • Identify two (2) members of the organization who will obtain training on the use of an AED prior to or at installation and continue educating more members to become qualified users of the AED equipment.
  • Collaborate with CES Surgical (CES) for AED maintenance and needs.
  • Identify a high traffic location at the location’s campus to affix the AED to a wall and assure availability when needed.  CES will provide recommendations for the best location in each area.
  • Provide a summary report of use and/or outcomes to the CES inspector at the time of the annual inspection. Report should include an updated list of currently trained organization members. 
  • Publicly acknowledge support of Valley Health Foundations through posted signage near the AED and organizational communications, etc.
  • Obtain recommended maintenance to assure continued function and use of the AED to include supply replacements.

The Organizational AED Contact will:

  • Work with organizational staff to complete AED training for use.
  • Take an active role in promoting the appropriate use of the AED within the organization.
  • Identify and adhere to the AED maintenance schedule (e.g., charge and/or replace batteries).

Valley Health Foundations will:

  • Evaluate organizational requests located within Valley Health service area to receive an AED.
  • Fund the balance for the purchase of the requested equipment.
  • Support the annual inspection to ensure that the AED is mission ready.