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AED defibrillator checklist

Ensure AED readiness and compliance with our comprehensive AED defibrillator checklist, designed to streamline maintenance and enhance safety protocols.

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AED defibrillator checklist

Ensure AED readiness and compliance with our comprehensive AED defibrillator checklist, designed to streamline maintenance and enhance safety protocols.

Use this template with Lumiform

The Lumiform application helps frontline teams uphold internal standards effortlessly.
  • Customize this template or build your own
  • Fill out templates via mobile app
  • Assign and track corrective actions
  • Get reports and analyse your data
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or Download template as PDF

We created this AED defibrillator checklist template to help you implement a robust maintenance program for these critical life-saving devices. With clear inspection points for battery status, electrode pad integrity, and device functionality, you can ensure your AEDs remain operational when needed most.

Research indicates that around 23% of AED failures stem from preventable issues like expired batteries and pads. By conducting regular inspections using this structured checklist, you create accountability and documentation that not only helps meet compliance requirements but also provides confidence that your AED will perform reliably during a cardiac emergency.

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Physical Condition
Exterior is clean and undamaged
Carry handle is in good condition
Pads/electrodes are not expired
Battery is not expired
Software Updates
Software is up to date
Firmware version
Last update date
Accessory Checklist
Spare battery pack is present
Spare pads/electrodes are present
Prep kit is present
Rescue kit is present

Frequently asked questions

Why is documenting AED inspections with a checklist important for liability protection?

Documenting AED inspections creates a paper trail that demonstrates your commitment to maintaining life-saving equipment. This documentation can provide crucial legal protection by showing you followed proper maintenance protocols if an AED fails during an emergency. Courts often look for evidence of regular, documented maintenance when determining liability.

What are the most common maintenance issues found during AED checklist inspections?

Common issues discovered during AED inspections include expired electrode pads, depleted batteries, damaged cables, error codes on status indicators, and missing accessories like rescue masks or razors. Your checklist should specifically address these high-risk areas to prevent device failure when you need the AED.

How can digital checklists improve AED maintenance compared to paper forms?

Digital AED checklists provide automatic reminders for inspection schedules, track expiration dates, maintain complete inspection histories, and generate compliance reports instantly. Unlike paper forms that you can lose, digital records create permanent documentation and can alert specific staff when maintenance issues require attention.

How should environmental factors be addressed in an AED inspection checklist?

Verify that your devices storage are at appropriate temperatures, protect them from moisture and direct sunlight, ensure they remain easily accessible, and check for proper signage. Environmental factors can significantly impact AED performance, so regular verification of proper storage conditions is crucial.

This template, developed by Lumiform employees, serves as a starting point for businesses using the Lumiform platform and is intended as a hypothetical example only. It does not replace professional advice. Companies should consult qualified professionals to assess the suitability and legality of using this template in their specific workplace or jurisdiction. Lumiform is not liable for any errors or omissions in this template or for any actions taken based on its content.