CPR and AED program

(a) Each school shall meet the requirements of § 7-2371.02 and: (1) Establish procedures for responding to a medical emergency involving cardiac arrest, including the appropriate use of CPR and an AED, and by the beginning of School Year 2025-2026 adopt and implement a CERP compliant with subsection (a-1)(1) of this section; (2) Have at least one AED on-site at the school in a location that is identified in the school's CERP and complies with guidelines set by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or another nationally recognized, evidence-based standard; (3) Have, in coordination with the Department of General Services, a maintenance schedule established for each AED that is in accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines, is described in the school's CERP, and includes: (A) Periodic testing; (B) Periodic inspection; and (C) Annual maintenance; (4) Ensure that each AED at the school is appropriate for use on children and adults; (5) Have had the following individuals successfully complete a CPR and AED program; provided, that individuals newly hired for the following positions shall be required to successfully complete a CPR and AED program within 60 days after their hire date: (A) Athletic coach, coaching assistant, and athletic trainer; (B) Athletic director; (C) Team or game physician; (D) School nurse; and (E) Every anticipated AED user employed by the school, as designated by the school; (6) Require that at least one individual trained in a CPR and AED program be present during the school's hours of operation and during any athletic activity; and (7) Inform all school employees, at least annually, of the location of each AED in the schooland provide them with the school's CERP. (a-1)(1) The Department, in collaboration with the Office of the State Superintendent of Education and other stakeholders as needed, shall develop, maintain, and make accessible to schools a model CERP that addresses the appropriate use of school personnel and protocols for responding to incidents involving an individual experiencing cardiac arrest while on school grounds, specifically including during a school's athletic events and practices on school grounds. (2) The model CERP shall: (A) Integrate evidence-based core elements, such as those recommended by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or other nationally recognized evidence-based core elements; and (B) Include guidance on the following components: (i) Establishing a cardiac emergency response team that includes the individuals referenced in subsection (a)(5) of this section and members' contact information; (ii) Activating the cardiac emergency response team in response to an incident of cardiac arrest; (iii) Appropriately locating AEDs and performing routine maintenance, as required by subsection (a)(2) and (3) of this section; (iv) Maintaining ongoing staff training in CPR and AED use in accordance with subsection (a)(5) of this section; (v) Practicing CERP protocols through the use of drills; (vi) Protocols for communicating with the Department and other emergency medical services in response to an incident of cardiac arrest; and (vii) Regular annual review and evaluation of the CERP. (b)(1) The Mayor shall: (A) Establish baseline requirements and guidelines for a CPR and AED program; (B) Approve each existing CPR and AED program that the Mayor determines meets or exceeds the baseline requirements and guidelines for a CPR and AED program, and any new CPR and AED programs established pursuant to this subchapter; provided, that the Mayor shall approve the existing programs listed in § 7-2371.02(a)(1) and the program offered by the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department pursuant to § 5-401(b-1), as meeting the requirements of this section; (C) Require each school to maintain a written record of the periodic testing, inspection, and maintenance of each AED; and (D) Require the successful completion of a CPR and AED program by each employee in a position listed in subsection (a)(5) of this section. (1A) The Mayor shall establish a procedure for monitoring school adherence to the requirements set forth in subsection (a) of this section. (2) A CPR and AED program may be conducted by a private or public entity.