AED Frequently Asked Questions

Who can use an AED?

Any person trained in CPR and AED use can use an AED. Click here for BLS Provider and Heartsaver AED training opportunities available to Vanderbilt employees.

Who can I call if I have questions regarding AEDs in my work area?

Contact the Resuscitation Program at (615) 343-1385 or jeff.hileman@vumc.org.

How do I order AED pads, batteries, or other accessories?

For clinics on the VUMC campus, contact Martin Miller (martin.miller@vumc.org). For offsite clinics, including 100 Oaks, contact Randy Herron (randy.herron@vumc.org).

How do I dispose of an expired AED battery?

Lithium batteries need to be disposed of through the chemical waste collection program. You can fill out a collection request form here: https://www.vumc.org/safety/waste/chemical-waste-collection.

How often do I need to check the AED?

Follow the guidelines in the AED Inspection, Reporting, and Maintenance section here. Clinical area AEDs must be checked daily. Public area AEDs must be checked weekly. All AEDs require a monthly check and documentation in the Premedics AED Manager website.

I ran out of AED Checklists. Where can I find a new one?

You can find the AED Checklist here.

My AED is beeping! What now?

Replace the battery and contact Clinical Engineering at (615) 322-3440.

My AED has been used in an emergency event; what is my next course of action?

Replace the pads and call the Resuscitation Program at (615) 343-1385.