Developing a Cardiac Emergency Response Plan
Michigan law requires that schools have a written cardiac emergency response plan (CERP). A CERP includes recognizing the
signs of sudden cardiac arrest, calling 9-1-1, and initiating the use of CPR and AED until local EMS arrives.
Questions to consider when developing a CERP:
- What defines a cardiac emergency?
- What are the signs of sudden cardiac arrest?
- How will the emergency response team and EMS be activated?
- What are the roles of the responders?
- How will students be managed?
Tools and Templates for Developing a Cardiac Emergency Response Plan
The following documents, created by Project ADAM Michigan of C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, are designed to help schools develop a written cardiac emergency response plan (CERP) and cardiac emergency response team (CERT). These sample supportive documents and templates can be customized for your school and should be reviewed by appropriate legal counsel.
- Cardiac Emergency Response Plan (CERP) – Michigan Template for Schools
- Appendices:
- Cardiac Emergency Response Plan Protocol (CERP Protocol)
- Cardiac Emergency Response Team Members
- CPR Certification for Additional Personnel Beyond CERT Members
- Location of AEDs
- Location of AEDs and Maintenance Check Record
- Supportive Tips and Best Practices for CERPs
- CERP Protocol (Emergency Action Plan) Sign
- AED Report Form
- Appendices:
Executing a Cardiac Emergency Response Drill
The following documents, created by Project ADAM, are designed to help schools develop and conduct cardiac emergency response drills.
Additional Resources
- MI HEARTSafe – CPR and AED Training
- Contacting your local EMS – State of Michigan Medical Control Authorities Directory
- American Heart Association – How to Plan and Execute Cardiac Emergency Response (or AED) Drills
- Other Project ADAM resources to assist schools in preparation for a cardiac emergency