Cintas Announces Top 10 Recommended Facilities for an AED
February 01 2012 - 9:58AM
Business Wire
In recognition of American Heart Month, Cintas (NASDAQ: CTAS),
America’s largest provider of van-delivered first-aid products and
safety solutions, today issued a list of the top 10 recommended
facilities for an automated external defibrillator (AED).
Approximately one person dies every two minutes from sudden cardiac
arrest (SCA), frequently in public places. While implementing an
AED program is an effective preventative measure in any building,
this list highlights the top locations that should have an AED
program in place. Throughout February, Cintas is offering
businesses an opportunity to receive their first month of service
free.
“With an estimated 95 percent of SCA victims dying before they
reach a hospital or another source of emergency help, having a
working AED unit and trained staff available is essential,” said
Dave Bingham, Director of AEDs and Training, First Aid &
Safety, Cintas. “By implementing an AED program in your facility,
employees will be more confident to respond if an emergency occurs,
and with the AED placed in a prime location, both staff and
bystanders can better respond during a crisis to possibly save a
life.”
The top 10 recommended facilities for an AED program are:
1.
Educational institutions: SCA
claims more than 250,000 lives per year, regardless of age. With
incidents increasingly happening on school properties, including
athletic fields and courts, the need for AEDs in educational
institutions is on the rise. Placing an AED unit near gymnasiums,
cafeterias and other high-traffic areas and training key staff
members such as the nurse or athletic trainers will ensure your
school is prepared.
2.
Office complexes: Each year, about
10,000 people fall victim to cardiac arrest while at work.
Installing one or more AED units on each floor of office buildings
allows employees to offer help quickly, without needing to rely on
stairs or elevators to reach a defibrillator.
3.
Fitness centers: SCA usually
strikes suddenly and without warning, and can even occur during a
healthy routine such as exercising. According to a 2011 study,
bystanders and AED placement were related to improving overall
survival rates in exercise facilities. Currently eleven states
mandate AEDs for health clubs, and each year at least three
additional states consider doing so.
4.
Foodservice operations: Choking is
another potential cause of cardiac arrest, and a relevant concern
given that the average U.S. adult dines out for nearly five meals
per week. Thus, restaurants should have an AED on site in a place
accessible to staff and diners.
5.
Hotels and Casinos: Because cardiac
arrest occurs suddenly and without warning, it is not uncommon for
individuals to experience SCA while away from home. Guests and
visitors to hotels and casinos will be able to relax and enjoy your
property when they know it is equipped to handle a SCA
emergency.
6.
Retail stores/shopping centers:
Retail stores and malls are crowded and sizable gathering places
for people of all ages. Take precaution by selecting AEDs that
lay-persons can easily use and install them in centrally located
areas.
7.
Construction sites: The
construction industry reports the highest rates of electrocution,
yet another cause of SCA. Thus, defibrillators are a must-have on
job sites. Regularly check that units are in good working condition
to prevent malfunction.
8.
Manufacturing plants and
warehouses: Manufacturing plants and distribution centers are
complex facilities that often require physical exertion and may be
prone to electrocution. With death from SCA typically occurring
within minutes from when someone is electrocuted, having one or
more AEDs on the premise is crucial for survival.
9.
Transportation hubs: Airports,
train stations and bus stations are some of the busiest public
places and may make it difficult for paramedics to quickly reach a
SCA victim. Multiple AEDs should be placed throughout with signage
that alerts travelers of its presence.
10.
Assisted living facilities:
Increasing age is a primary risk factor for SCA. This makes senior
centers and assisted living facilities a likely location for an
SCA-related incident. Place AEDs throughout public areas such as
dining rooms and throughout patient rooms to protect residents and
visitors to the facility.
“We are very excited about the opportunity to help facilities
implement their AED and training program,” said Jamie Samide,
Director of Marketing. “With increased awareness about the
importance of AED’s in facilities like these, we can only hope that
more lives will be saved from sudden cardiac arrest.”
To receive a complimentary month of AED program service or for
more information about Cintas’ AED program, please call
877-973-2811. For more information on Cintas’ first-aid and safety
programs, please visit www.cintasfirstaid.com.
About Cintas Corporation:
Headquartered in Cincinnati, Cintas Corporation provides highly
specialized services to businesses of all types primarily
throughout North America. Cintas designs, manufactures and
implements corporate identity uniform programs, and provides
entrance mats, restroom supplies, promotional products, first aid,
safety, fire protection products and services and document
management services for approximately 900,000 businesses. Cintas is
a publicly held company traded over the Nasdaq Global Select Market
under the symbol CTAS, and is a component of the Standard &
Poor’s 500 Index.
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