Automated External Defibrillators (AED)

Although not specifically required by OSHA, MSU began a Public Access Defibrillator Program in the fall of 2004. MSU started the Public Access Defibrillator Program because of due diligence and the expectation an organization MSU's size would have AED's available to the public. MSU currently has approximately 45 AED's located throughout campus. Many of the AED purchases were included in the costs of new building construction, or major renovations on campus. AED's located at each of the 8 MSU Ag-Stations were funded through grants.

There have been 2 "saves" on the MSU Campus with AED's. Both occurred at the Hosaeus Health and Recreation Center. One save was in 2005, the other occurred in 2006. Because there are continuing on-going maintenance and replacement costs with each AED we are now at a point where we need to look at each additional request for an AED individually. A few of the things we consider when placing an AED are, building population, high risk activities, athletic activities, or near energized electrical circuits, more than a 3 minute response time for an AED to arrive from Police or EMS.

Please contact us at 994-7597 if you would like to make a request.

AED Locations - 12/7/2012