Help Us Make Washington Schools Safer Through Cardiac Emergency Response Plans (CERPs)
The Washington Smart Hearts Coalition, led by the American Heart Association, envisions a future where every school is prepared to respond to cardiac arrest emergencies on campus – protecting students, staff and school visitors with life-saving readiness.
Cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, at any time. By adopting Cardiac Emergency Response Plans, schools become safer spaces where staff are CPR trained, AEDs are available and accessible, and clear protocols are in place to ensure that every heartbeat has a fighting chance.
Having a well-developed plan that directs the specific steps needed to respond to cardiac arrest emergencies can mean the difference between life and death.
It’s critical that our schools are equipped and ready to respond to cardiac arrest emergencies on campus.
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What is a Cardiac Emergency Response plan?
Click below to read the most frequently asked questions regarding Cardiac Emergency Response Plans and how they are implemented.
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Do you have a personal connection to cardiac arrest? We want to hear from you. Whether you’ve performed CPR, experienced cardiac arrest or been a part of an emergency response, your message matters.
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Join the Campaign to Prevent Deaths from Cardiac Arrest
You can help. Your voice is needed to urge lawmakers to adopt CERPs for their schools.
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For more information or to join the Washington Smart Hearts Coalition contact [email protected]