Setting up a genuine AED program — not just buying a device and mounting it on a wall — involves a handful of clear steps. Here's how to approach it properly.
Step 1: Assess Your Building
Start with a walkthrough of your office layout, floor count, and typical occupancy to understand how many units you actually need and where. Our Consultation covers exactly this.
Step 2: Choose the Right Devices
Office environments generally suit models built for non-medical staff, like the Philips HeartStart OnSite or ZOLL AED 3, both designed around clear voice guidance for confident use under pressure.
Step 3: Professional Installation
Correct placement, wall cabinet mounting, and compliant signage should be handled professionally — our AED Installation service covers the full process.
Step 4: Train Your Team
Devices without confident users close the gap only partially. Formal AED Training for a meaningful cross-section of staff — not just facilities or HR — builds genuine readiness.
Step 5: Assign Ownership
Designate someone internally — often facilities or HR — as the point person responsible for tracking maintenance schedules and battery/pad expiry dates.
Step 6: Set Up Ongoing Maintenance
An AED program isn't a one-time purchase. A Maintenance contract keeps your devices genuinely rescue-ready year-round, not just on installation day.
Step 7: Communicate the Program
Make sure staff know the program exists — internal communications, onboarding materials, and visible signage all reinforce awareness.
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We support UAE companies through every step of this process, start to finish. Request a quote to get started.
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Heart First Response supplies, installs, maintains and trains organizations on AEDs across Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the wider Gulf region. Call us on +971 52 1746500 or visit heartfirstaed.com to get started.
