Tyler Heart Institute Automated External Defibrillator (AED) program

Tyler Heart Institute’s Automated External Defibrillator (AED) program is committed to strengthening the community’s response to cardiac emergencies. Local organizations are able to purchase, borrow, and receive training on how to use an AED through the Tyler Heart Institute AED program at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula.

About the Tyler Heart Institute AED program

The Tyler Heart Institute’s AED program assists organizations in establishing or enhancing their AED program. We oversee the entire process including obtaining an AED, completing an on-site assessment, facilitating staff training, and providing ongoing maintenance and support. Whether an organization already has an AED or is ready to buy one, they can contact the Tyler Heart Institute’s AED program and ask how their organization can participate.

Our services include:

• Reviewing all applications (purchase, request funding, enroll, or borrow)
• An on-site visit to review the Tyler Heart Institute’s AED program, recommend or review AED placement, accessories and signage and assure compliance with state health and safety codes
• Purchasing appropriate AED(s) & supplies recommended for specific location(s)
• Training for employees on how to use an AED
• Registering AED(s) with Monterey County Emergency Medical Services Agency
• An AED policy and procedure for your organization
• Enrolling AED in our online database, creating an organization account, and adding designated employees
• Ongoing maintenance support including:
  • Sending emails to do monthly AED checks
  • Technical support including recall notices, issues or questions
  • Notices of when to replace AED batteries/pads
  • Medical director oversight