WHAT EVERY EMPLOYEE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT CPR

There is this common misconception that the only people who will ever use CPR "on the job" are those in the medical field or first responders. You know, people who PLAN on dealing with emergency situations and are PREPARED to handle them. But emergencies don't care who is planning on them or who is prepared for them.

Anyone, on any job, at any time, might be in a situation where they are the first responder who needs to handle an emergency. Are you prepared?

What is CPR and why is it important?

CPR is a lifesaving procedure that is performed when the heart stops beating. CPR helps to keep blood flowing throughout the body when someone’s heart stops beating. Brain death and tissue death occur shortly after the heart stops and CPR can help to generate blood flow to the brain and other vital organs.??Learning and initiating CPR early can greatly affect the outcome of someone in cardiac arrest.

What are the basic CPR skills that every employee should have?

• Knowledge of how to perform chest compressions correctly (incorrectly administered compressions can be ineffective and even cause further damage)
• How to maintain the?proper seal when performing?mouth-to-mouth resuscitation or when using?a?face mask?
• The correct compression-to-ventilation ratio to maintain necessary oxygen levels and blood flow
• How to perform 2-person-CPR with a partner to prevent exhaustion while waiting for EMS to arrive
• Proper use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
• How to remove an obstruction from an airway

What are the benefits of offering CPR training to employees??

Besides creating a safer environment for your workers and patrons, a trained staff is more likely to be proactive and address potentially harmful and even dangerous situations with confidence in all areas because of the situational awareness training they receive.

Preventing emergencies is the absolute best way to handle them! The American Heart Association also reports that employees who are provided the opportunity to receive CPR & First Aid training are more satisfied with their employers in general.