Automated Electronic Defibrillator (AED)

An AED are used to help people experiencing sudden cardiac arrest by analyzing the heart's rhythm and delivering an electrical shock to restore a normal rhythm. Certain states require the presence of AED's at AYSO functions.

New York

Plan Requirements

Legislation, effective May 22, 2024, requires an AED and a trained provider at every AYSO function including games, practices, camps and clinics. A Public Access Defibrillation (PAD) Program must have the following elements:

1. Medical Direction - New York State licensed physician or New York State based hospital knowledgeable and experienced in emergency cardiac care to serve as Emergency Health Care Provider (EHCP) to participate in a collaborative agreement.
   • Develop a written collaborative agreement with the EHCP.
2. Appropriate Number of AED Devices - Select an AED that is in compliance with the Article 30, section 3000‐B (1)(A) which must be programmed to the current Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) Guidelines, and capable of defibrillating both adult and pediatric patients.
3. Accredited Training in the Use of AED - Select and use an approved PAD training course for AED users.
4. 911 Emergency Medical Services - Provide written notice to the 911 center in your county of the availability of AED service at the organization’s location.
5. PAD Program Plan - Send a copy of your written PAD Program Plan and signed Collaborative Agreement to your Area Director.
6. Post Event Reporting -

AED Requirements

To prevent catastrophic outcomes, AED's must be accessible and properly maintained, these requirements include:

1. Testing and Testing Log - each AED must be tested monthly in accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines. Testing date, time, and name of person conducting the test must be logged. An image of the log entry should be photographed for the date and time stamp and emailed to your designated PAD Coordinator (CVPA or Safety Director, as suggestions).
2. Replacement of Consumables - AED Consumables primarily include the battery and pads. Replacement is required after use or as indicated during testing.
3. Post Use Protocol - After use, your AED must be tested and all consumables replaced.

Cardio Partners

Program Support

In an effort to support the Areas and Regions compliance with local state AED requirements, AYSO has negotiated a National agreement with Cardio Partners. The agreement is a comprehensive approach to a PAD Program and includes:

• Durable equipment capable of defibrillating both adult and pediatric patients
• Digitally supported logs of testing and test results, with date and time stamping, and the ID of the person submitting
• Automated shipment of replacement consumables
• Written PAD Program Plan
• Collaborative services agreement for Medical Direction
• 911 Emergency Medical Services notification
• Scheduling and certification management for accredited AED/CPR Training for eight volunteers, every two years per AED (if packages including training are purchased)
• Post Use Protocol - including a loaner AED while comprehensive testing of the AED used, replacement of consumables, appropriate reporting to local Emergency Health Care Provider under Medical Direction.