The hidden costs of AED ownership
A report from OSHA shared that 10,000 sudden cardiac arrests happen every year at work in the U.S. And survival chances drop by 10% for every minute CPR and AED usage is delayed, according to the American Red Cross.
But, the purchase price of an AED is just the beginning.
To keep your AED working and your employees trained on how to use it, there are costs and responsibilities that the initial investment does not include.
Ongoing investments for AED readiness
A study from the Journal of General Internal Medicine reports that purchasing an AED typically costs around $2,000.
Having an AED on site is the first step, but do employees know how to use it? An AED cost-effectiveness study found that organizations pay on average $270 per year per AED on site for training.
Beyond training: Replacement and usage costs
Over time, AED batteries expire and electrode pads can dry out. Also, any used electrode pads will need to be replaced. It is estimated that organizations pay around $150 every time an AED is used.
And, AEDs only work when they are well-maintained. Preventative maintenance, including routine testing, regular visual inspections and software updates require both time and financial resources.
Avoid surprises and get stress-free maintenance with an AED service program
Keep your workplace rescue ready and take control of unexpected costs by partnering with an AED service and training provider like Cintas.
Our service program not only installs your AEDs on site, but our dedicated representatives perform monthly service visits to visually inspect every unit and perform functional tests, so you don’t have to.
We check your electrode pads and batteries and replace them promptly as needed, and we also update all software to prevent compatibility issues. And with our monthly fee, you can more easily predict costs.
Equip your employees with the life-savings resources they need
In addition to having a well-maintained AED on site, it is important for your team to know how to respond in the event of an emergency. As the largest national provider of American Heart Association CPR and AED training, we offer personalized, hands-on instruction to help your staff feel empowered and prepared to act.
Discover how an AED service program can offer greater peace of mind and help you save time and money.
Disclaimers:
Customer is solely responsible for conducting its own risk or hazard analysis, for obtaining regulatory guidance, and for choosing the type and number of AEDs needed and the placement of those AEDs at Customer’s facilities. Any services provided by Cintas are limited to those explicitly contracted for by Customer. If Customer has entered into a service or maintenance agreement with Cintas, Customer is responsible for notifying Cintas of any faults, alarms, or indications that the AED is not functioning properly between Cintas’s periodic service or maintenance visits. Customer is responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and, if necessary, must obtain a prescription for the AEDs, ensure the AEDs are subject to medical oversight, and take all other necessary steps to comply with applicable law. Cintas is not a health-care provider and does not issue prescriptions, provide medical oversight, or provide other related healthcare or medical services. Rather, if explicitly contracted for by Customer, Customer receives access to a third-party who can provide a prescription for the AEDs, provide medical oversight, register the AEDs with local EMS, and provide Customer access to the third-party’s online software portal.
Cintas training programs are intended to assist employers as they strive to improve and maintain workplace health and safety. Federal and provincial statutes and regulations may require that employers conduct specific safety and/or training programs for their employees. Employers are solely responsible for determining which safety and/or training programs the law requires. Cintas’s training programs are provided for educational purposes only, and Cintas does not provide recommendations or guidance regarding which safety and/or training programs are required. Cintas shall have no liability to customer or any other person relating to or resulting from the training programs or the information provided in connection with the training programs.