CPR/AED & Emergency Medical Response Plan

Emergency medical response plan including CPR/AED protocols, cardiac event procedures, and staff training requirements for handling medical emergencies in gyms.

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What this document covers

Sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death in gyms and fitness facilities. An estimated 1 in 50,000 gym users will experience a cardiac event during exercise. Having an AED on-site and staff trained in CPR can increase survival rates from under 10% to over 70%. OSHA requires employers to ensure first aid availability, and most states now mandate or strongly incentivize AEDs in fitness facilities. This plan covers AED placement, staff CPR/AED certification, emergency response protocols, communication with EMS, and documentation requirements.

Key sections included

AED placement and accessibility requirements
Staff CPR/AED certification requirements
Cardiac event response protocol (step-by-step)
Choking and other medical emergency procedures
Heat exhaustion and exertional rhabdomyolysis protocols
EMS communication and facility access procedures
Emergency contact and medical information systems
Post-incident documentation and reporting
AED maintenance and inspection schedule
Training schedule and recertification tracking

Frequently asked questions

Am I legally required to have an AED in my gym?

It depends on your state. Illinois, New York, California, Arkansas, Indiana, Louisiana, Michigan, and Oregon are among states requiring AEDs in health clubs. Even where not mandated, the standard of care in the fitness industry now effectively requires them — not having one when a cardiac arrest occurs is near-indefensible in court.

How many staff need CPR/AED certification?

Best practice is all staff on every shift. At minimum, at least one CPR/AED-certified employee should be on-site during all operating hours. Many state AED laws require this.

Does Good Samaritan law protect my gym?

The Federal Cardiac Arrest Survival Act provides liability protection for AED use in most circumstances. State Good Samaritan laws offer additional protection. However, these protections typically do not cover failure to maintain the AED or gross negligence in response.

Document details

Legal basis: OSHA 29 CFR 1910.151 (Medical Services & First Aid); State AED laws; Federal Cardiac Arrest Survival Act (42 USC §238q)
Enforced by: OSHA / State health departments
Penalty for absence: State AED laws impose varying penalties. More critically, failure to have an AED when a cardiac arrest occurs creates devastating liability — wrongful death settlements in gyms without AEDs have exceeded $2 million. Some states (e.g., Illinois, New York, California) require AEDs in health clubs by law.
Category: Health & Safety

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