Example of a wide photo which clearly shows where in the building the AED is located. (This photo is from the Royalty Centre where the Recreation PEI office is located.)
Automatic External Defibrillators are an important piece of equipment at any recreation facility. During November, Recreation PEI will be running a social media campaign highlighting AEDs, their suggested placement, maintenance reminders, and operational tips for both facility staff and the general public.
To help raise awareness of the life-saving devices among facility users (including staff, user groups and the general public), all member facilities are asked to share a photo of the location of your AED on your own social media during the campaign. Be sure to tag us @recreationpei on Facebook and/or Twitter. Make sure to take a wide-angled photo so users are able to tell exactly where the AED is located in the facility- a brief description will also help.
As an added incentive, members who share a photo are eligible to receive up to $200 in reimbursement on any AED related expenses- replacement pads or batteries or a new AED- purchased between January 1, 2021 and March 31, 2022 (proof of purchase required, while funds last).
- Refer to the AED manual for guidance on when to order replacement parts. If you have any concerns about your device, contact your vendor.
- Register your AED with the Provincial AED Registry. Information on the registry can be found here.
- Read a blog post written by Heart and Stroke with some tips on AED use and placement, here.
- Help promote AEDinformation and what to do in an emergency by sharing our other AED related posts during this campaign which will run from November 9-23!
Submit reimbursement requests to Recreation PEI. Only members who have shared a photo during the campaign are eligible. This is a first-come first served program with limited funds.
In the case of an emergency, an AED should be administered within 3-5 minutes. By sharing photos of the location your facility’s AED, you could help save a life.
