Community Health
Community health is the responsibility of all faculty, staff, students, and visitors. Members of local governments and individuals living in the surrounding communities also play a role in maintaining a robust community health program. Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) provides information about the following community health considerations.
- Automated External Defibrillator
- Pools
- Hand sanitizers
- Drinking water
- Bats and rabies
- Certain diseases
An Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) is a computerized medical device that will:
- Analyze the heart rhythm of an individual in cardiac arrest
- Recognize a shockable rhythm
- Advise the operator (through voice prompts and L.E.D. indicators) whether the individual should be shocked
This means that it is possible for non-medical professionals to administer a controlled electric shock to a victim of sudden cardiac arrest. The AED ensures that an electric shock is delivered only when necessary. Currently, over 300 AED units are available across the campus.
Standard Operating Procedures, Guidelines, and Manuals
Training
Anyone expected to use an AED in a cardiac emergency should be trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the appropriate use of AED devices.
The U-M preferred vendor for AED selection, purchase, and training is Aventric/HeartAED. CPR Training is also available.