Understanding New Legislation for Youth Sports Programs & Cardiac Emergency Response Plans

Get answers on new legislation for camps and youth sports. The American Heart Association wants to create a Nation of Lifesavers by helping NYS organizations understand and implement cardiac emergency response plans. During cardiac arrest, CPR can double or triple a person’s chance of survival. About 9 in 10 cardiac arrest victims who receive a shock from an AED in the first minute live. It is imperative for organizations, sporting events and facilities to establish a Cardiac Emergency Response Plan (CERP). A CERP is a written document that establishes specific steps to reduce death from cardiac arrest. A carefully orchestrated response to cardiac emergencies will reduce deaths and ensure that chaos does not lead to an improper or no response. Preparation is the essential key to saving lives.