HEARTSafe Community

Kudos to Wausau Fire Department and all those involved!
Improving SCA outcomes is a problem that's difficult to solve because of its complexities and the interconnected nature of effective treatment (cardiac arrest chain of survival).
As such, "systems thinking" and collaborative strategies are needed in locally or regionally established quality improvement initiatives.
While there is a national plan to improve survival, implementation must occur locally.
The HEARTSafe model provides a framework for systems thinking and collaboration. The 13 process elements are essential in the overall implementation of the QI project.https://www.citizencprsummit.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Citizen-CPR-Foundation-HSC-Guide-FINAL.pdf

"Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Thank you for the trail you have created for the benefit of so many, Dr. Copass.

Citizen CPR training plays a pivotal role in improving outcomes. Ideally, your entire community is adept at recognizing cardiac arrest, has hands-on experience, and is willing to perform CPR when called upon.
Looking for related strategies and tactics?
This is an excellent resource from the Citizen CPR Foundation and Resuscitation Academy.https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f74bfd9d36c8e051d674096/t/6182d91703f65b7783ee24ea/1635965211656/RA_CommunityCPR921_toolkit_4.pdf

Looking for a PLAN to improve outcomes in your community?
This may be useful!https://www.citizencprsummit.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Citizen-CPR-Foundation-HSC-Guide-FINAL.pdf

First responders who ‘didn’t give up’ saved a Dillon man’s life. Now he’s CPR certified himself.

The American Red Cross awarded Summit Fire & EMS and the Dillon Police Department with a national award for the lifesaving rescue.

A year ago, Dillon resident Ed Perry’s heart stopped three times. Each time, first responders managed to revive it – saving his life against the odds.

As Ed’s wife, Anne Perry, tells it, Monday, June 19, 2023, was a day much like any other in Dillon. The sound of the town’s free summer concert series carried over the Dillon Reservoir to the Timberline Condominiums as they barbecued that evening.

“I pretty much thought I was invincible,” Ed said.

Read on: https://www.summitdaily.com/news/dillon-man-heart-attack-saved-three-times/

Interested in developing a cardiac arrest quality improvement program in your community?

This guide from the Citizen CPR Foundation may help!https://www.citizencprsummit.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Citizen-CPR-Foundation-HSC-Guide-FINAL.pdf

https://youtu.be/3F0AYuDZ7Y4?si=84DaMvxoiCqxxYPT

Rescuers Sing ‘Stayin Alive’ While Giving CPR to Cyclist Good Samaritans started singing while giving chest compressions to an Arizona cyclist who collapsed. The rescuers were jamming to the Bee Gees’ hit song "Sta...

The City of Palm Beach Gardens City Hall continues their quest to save lives through a comprehensive plan to improve their system.

Watch: https://www.wpbf.com/article/free-cpr-classes-palm-beach-gardens-medical-center-florida/61000516

Learn more about their approach:https://www.citizencprsummit.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Citizen-CPR-Foundation-HSC-Guide-FINAL.pdf

Congratulations to Holland HEARTSafe Community the City Of Holland, Michigan - City Hall on their designation as a HEARTSafe Community by the Citizen CPR Foundation!

HOLLAND — After years of hard work, Holland has officially become a HeartSafe Community.

The designation comes from a national preparedness program that measures 13 criteria — each of which demonstrates a community’s commitment to improving sudden cardiac arrest outcomes and saving lives.

Read the story: https://www.hollandsentinel.com/story/news/healthcare/2024/05/27/holland-is-officially-a-heartsafe-community/73823188007/

The HEARTSafe community-based quality improvement model focuses on the importance of leadership, collaboration, strategy and tactics in improving cardiac arrest survival in the community through the systematic implementation of 13 specific recommendations or process measures that are based on current science and innovative best practices.

Visit the Citizen CPR Foundation and explore a wide variety of resources from world-recognized organizations and industry partners, including scientific statements, videos and other resources organized in a free web-based guide.

https://citizencpr.org/heartsafe/

With National CPR and AED Awareness Week just around the corner, these resources may be helpful in developing an engagement strategy in your community.

From the Citizen CPR Foundation and the Resuscitation Academy, a Community CPR Toolkit.
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f74bfd9d36c8e051d674096/t/6182d91703f65b7783ee24ea/1635965211656/RA_CommunityCPR921_toolkit_4.pdf

A webcast, courtesy of RACE at Duke University on citizen CPR.
https://youtu.be/kfZrxRvdeCs?si=75RKNqb9Po8FToiG

American Heart Association resources.
https://cpr.heart.org/en/training-programs/cpr-and-aed-awareness/cpr-and-aed-awareness-week

What are your plans for your community during CPR and AED Awareness Week?

There doesn't seem to be a shortage of ideas. What is yours?

Congratulations to the City of La Porte, Indiana, the Health Foundation of La Porte and all those involved in planning and implementing recommendations to improve their system of care for cardiac arrest and their designation as by the Citizen CPR Foundation

Learn more about the La Porte campaign here:
https://www.hflaporte.org/post/la-porte-becomes-first-indiana-community-to-achieve-heartsafe-designation

Creating a HEARTSafe Community isn't just about AEDs and training...it is a comprehensive approach to improving outcomes from sudden cardiac arrest.

The quality improvement model focuses on the importance of leadership, collaboration, strategy and tactics in improving cardiac arrest survival in the community through the systematic implementation of 13 specific recommendations or process measures that are based on current resuscitation science and innovative best practices.

Visit the Citizen CPR Foundation and download a free web-based guide to guide efforts in your own community.https://www.citizencprsummit.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Citizen-CPR-Foundation-HSC-Guide-FINAL.pdf

C**n Rapids PD officer and cardiac arrest survivor teach thousands to save lives
Both Hoffman and Platz are now a two-man team for the C**n Rapids Heart Safe program. Together they teach CPR and AED rescue to organizations just like the Anoka County Attorney’s office. Platz estimates they’ve taught CPR to nearly 30,000 people.
Great story. Watch it here:
https://www.fox9.com/news/coon-rapids-pd-officer-and-cardiac-arrest-survivor-teach-thousands-to-save-lives

Interested in improving survival in your community?
Here is an excellent resource: https://www.citizencprsummit.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Citizen-CPR-Foundation-HSC-Guide-FINAL.pdf

NEW RESOURCE from the Citizen CPR Foundation to help communities to improve cardiac arrest outcomes.

This new resource from CCPRF provides an overview of a community-based approach to improving cardiac arrest outcomes. The resource leverages evidence-based recommendations and best practices that, when combined, can enable short- and long-term improvements for people who experience sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). In addition to strategies, the resource features thirteen executable recommendations as well as resources from a constellation of organizational and industry partners.

The Foundation designed the resource to inspire and guide communities in implementing life saving strategies, thereby helping to save more lives by preventing sudden cardiac arrest from becoming sudden cardiac death.

Access here:https://www.citizencprsummit.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Citizen-CPR-Foundation-HSC-Guide-FINAL.pdf

Lee County Public Safety launches Heart Smart Lee County, a community-driven effort to improve cardiac arrest response and outcomes.

Their mission:
Champion life-saving excellence in cardiac arrest care and resuscitation throughout Lee County and Southwest Florida. We are dedicated to transforming the quality of emergency response, healthcare systems, and community education, with the shared goal of significantly increasing survival rates for cardiac arrest victims.

Through collaborative efforts and commitment, our group endeavors to empower our community with the knowledge, skills and resources needed to respond swiftly and effectively in times of crisis. We strive to forge a future where every heart counts, where early intervention, advanced care and community engagement converge to provide the best possible chance of survival.

With compassion, innovation and dedication, we are determined to make a profound impact on the lives of those affected by cardiac arrest, ensuring that hope is never out of reach. Together, we are the driving force behind a healthier, more resilient Lee County and Southwest Florida, one heartbeat at a time.

Learn more here: https://www.heartsmartlee.com/

Kudos to all the Citizen CPR Foundation collaborators in Lee County!

Detroit continues the systematic implementation of measures designed to improve their system of care for cardiac arrest.

Watch this story about Detroit working to teach more residents hands-only CPR:
https://www.clickondetroit.com/video/health/2024/02/16/detroit-working-to-teach-more-residents-hands-only-cpr/

Kudos to the City of Detroit Government, the Detroit Fire Department, WDIV Local 4 / ClickOnDetroit and all the campaign collaborators.

Visit the Citizen CPR Foundation and explore a wide variety of resources from world-recognized organizations and industry partners, including scientific statements, videos and other resources organized in a free web-based guide.
https://citizencpr.org/heartsafe/

Regardless of which team is yours, the Super Bowl experience can weigh heavy on the heart.

The risk of a heart attack or other cardiac event increases by as much as 20% on Super Bowl Sunday. The emotional stress and personal investment in the game can place stress on your cardiovascular system. One moment you might be cheering in elation, the next you might be in the throws of anger and disappointment. Then there's the overindulgence in foods and alcohol. Altogether, these factors can create an unfortunate recipe.

Heart Attack, Stroke and Cardiac Arrest Symptoms
If these warning signs are present CALL 911
https://www.heart.org/en/about-us/heart-attack-and-stroke-symptoms

In cases of sudden cardiac arrest, minutes matter and seconds count.
CITY OF LA PORTE AIMS TO BE FIRST INDIANA HEARTSAFE COMMUNITY

In 2023, following years of committed work toward improving heart health in the community, Health Foundation of La Porte (HFL) identified the HEARTSafe Community designation as a strategy to help the City of La Porte community continue to improve the survival rates of cardiac arrest victims. This designation is given to communities that recognize that improving cardiac arrest survival is a community-wide effort, and one that requires commitment. From the quick action by trained bystanders to a coordinated response system by first responder agencies, teamwork is required to increase the likelihood of survival. The HEARTSafe Community program is set on the principle that lives can be saved by being prepared with prevention, early access to care, early CPR, early defibrillation, and early advanced care.

Communities that strive to become “heart safe” must meet the criteria established by the Citizen CPR Foundation. Once the designation is received, the community receives signage and official recognition as a HEARTSafe Community, demonstrating an ongoing commitment to citizen health and safety. The designation is not the end goal but rather an achievement along the way.

HFL invited a team of partners to work on the HEARTSafe Community application for the City of La Porte. The team, led by HFL, is comprised of City of La Porte Fire Department (lead organization), La Porte County E-911, La Porte County EMS, La Porte County Fire Chief Association, Northwest Health - La Porte, Play for Jake Foundation, and former HFL Board Member Jane Nelson.

Source: https://laportecounty.life/article/city-of-la-porte-aims-to-be-first-indiana-heartsafe-community/

Creating a HEARTSafe Community isn't just about AEDs and training...it is a comprehensive approach to improving outcomes from sudden cardiac arrest.

Visit the Citizen CPR Foundation and explore a wide variety of resources from world-recognized organizations and industry partners, including scientific statements, videos and other resources organized in a free web-based guide.

https://citizencpr.org/heartsafe/

"Just a little heart attack"

Elizabeth Banks is known for her comedic acting style, but acknowledges there’s nothing funny about a heart attack. However, humor is exactly the approach Banks took in the entertaining video she produced on the subject, Just a Little Heart Attack.

Despite its lighthearted approach, this video is meant to be a wake-up call for busy women who tend to ignore common symptoms.

In this video, Banks acts out many of the heart attack symptoms that are common in women, but not commonly known. She goes on to show how women go to great pains to take care of their families and friends, while ignoring their own needs – even being apologetic for bothering the 9-1-1 dispatcher, and more concerned about the mess in the house that will greet the emergency medics.

Watch this. Share this.
https://youtu.be/t7wmPWTnDbE?si=MltOnE9xuH4pa2iT

More on the AHA Go Red For Women campaign:
https://www.goredforwomen.org/en/

Wausau Fire Department and Community of Wausau is looking to take big steps to become a HEARTSafe Community.
Becoming a Heart Safe Community will take years. The first step is to get the AEDs installed and the Wausau Fire Department and the Marathon County and Wausau Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department are working together to do that.

Read more:
https://www.wsaw.com/2024/01/25/wausau-is-looking-take-big-steps-become-heart-safe-community/

Our community-based quality improvement model focuses on the importance of leadership, collaboration, strategy and tactics in improving cardiac arrest survival in the community through the systematic implementation of 13 specific recommendations or process measures that are based on current science and innovative best practices.

Visit the Citizen CPR Foundation and explore a wide variety of resources from world-recognized organizations and industry partners, including scientific statements, videos and other resources organized in a free web-based guide.
https://citizencpr.org/heartsafe/

School’s quick response saves parent’s life at basketball game

Planning, training, equipment and practice are key elements in improving outcomes.

Everything happened so fast but went just like they practiced. The school’s emergency plan snapped right into action. Someone called 911 while staff members started CPR.

Jeni Lee Powell, Nurse Practitioner, said all she could think about was making sure the student would have his mother home to make breakfast for him the next morning as she was administering the lifesaving shock. “It said shock advised and you could hear a pin drop, everyone’s eyes...we look at each other...like we can’t believe we’re doing this,” Powell explained.

By the time the paramedics arrived about eight minutes later, Green was already awake and aware.

Kudos to the Saraland City Schools, Project ADAM and all those involved in this successful resuscitation.

Video story: https://www.fox10tv.com/2024/01/17/schools-quick-response-saves-parents-life-basketball-game/

The Citizen CPR Foundation's community-based quality improvement model focuses on the importance of leadership, collaboration, strategy and tactics in improving cardiac arrest survival in the community through the systematic implementation of 13 specific recommendations or process measures that are based on current science and innovative best practices.

Visit the Citizen CPR Foundation and explore a wide variety of resources from world-recognized organizations like Project Adam, including scientific statements, videos and other resources organized in a free web-based guide.
https://citizencpr.org/heartsafe/

Creating a HEARTSafe Community isn't just about AEDs and training...it is a comprehensive approach to improving outcomes from sudden cardiac arrest.
The Citizen CPR Foundation has created a cardiac arrest quality improvement model that is commonly referred to as Community.
This community-based quality improvement model focuses on the importance of leadership, collaboration, strategy and tactics in improving cardiac arrest survival in the community through the systematic implementation of 13 specific recommendations or process measures that are based on current resuscitation science and innovative best practices.
Visit the Citizen CPR Foundation and explore a wide variety of resources from world-recognized organizations and industry partners, including scientific statements, videos and other resources organized in a free web-based guide.
https://citizencpr.org/heartsafe/

On December 20th at the Johnson County, Iowa Board of Supervisor's work session, we and the Johnson County Ambulance Service presented HeartSAFE Community signs to several municipalities in Johnson County!

We are fourth in the nation to achieve HeartSAFE designation! Way to go, Johnson County!

What is a "HEARTSafe Community"? It isn't just about AEDs and training...it is a comprehensive approach to improving outcomes from sudden cardiac arrest.

The Citizen CPR Foundation has created a cardiac arrest quality improvement model that is commonly referred to as HEARTSafe Community.

This community-based quality improvement model focuses on the importance of leadership, collaboration, strategy and tactics in improving cardiac arrest survival in the community through the systematic implementation of 13 specific recommendations or process measures that are based on current resuscitation science and innovative best practices.

Visit the Citizen CPR Foundation and explore a wide variety of resources from world-recognized organizations and industry partners, including scientific statements, videos and other resources organized in a free web-based guide.

https://citizencpr.org/heartsafe/

Resuscitation Academy Webinar TODAY!
November 16th at 1 pm Pacific, 4 pm Eastern.
Please join in discussing Layperson Experience in Resuscitation with Dr. Katie Dainty, a qualitative social scientist and Research Chair in Patient-Centered Outcomes at North York General Hospital.

For more than 15 years Dr. Dainty has focused her research on issues related to patient and family experience of health care, implementation science, patient-centered outcome measures, and life after critical illness. Her core program of research focuses on using qualitative methods to unpack long-held assumptions about bystander experience and survivorship following sudden cardiac arrest with a view to improving the standard of care around the world.

Dr. Dainty will present the topic of layperson experience in resuscitation - an important topic for which we know less.

You will need this:
https://evt.to/asgesgdgw

"The Quiet Place"
Editorial-Journal of Cardiac Failure
One dark morning last May, I wrecked my body giving 10 minutes of CPR. My 34-year-old husband, Will, had been lying peacefully next to me, both of us fast asleep. I woke up suddenly to a loud noise I will never forget.
At first, I thought he was snoring. I groggily nudged him, but he just continued making the horrible sound. I shook his shoulder, but he didn't respond. As reality set in, I realized that the sound had an urgent, panicked quality to it. It wasn't rhythmic or soft. His torso didn't gently rise and fall as I had watched it move so many times before. I had never heard of agonal breathing.
I said my husband's name. No response. I shouted his name. Nothing. I put my ear on his chest and couldn't hear his heartbeat or feel him breathing. I picked up his arm and let it go. It dropped like a rock.
Read on and listen to the 911 call:
https://onlinejcf.com/article/S1071-9164(21)00403-6/fulltext

Dr. Glaucomflecken & Lady Glaucomflecken are to speak at the Citizen CPR Foundation Cardiac Arrest Survival Summit.
Visit www.CitizenCPRSummit.org to learn more and register to join the Glaumcomfleckens!

With today being Halloween, we are sharing this Zombie-themed public service announcement developed over 10 years ago by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada and features a horde of zombies performing CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) on a hapless victim.

View, enjoy and share.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NGzjFPpuFU

SCA Survivor and Advocate Greg Page to Attend First Cardiac Arrest Survival Summit

Original Yellow Wiggle and SCA Survivor, Greg Page, will join the Citizen CPR Foundation at the Cardiac Arrest Survival Summit 2023, all the way from Australia!

He shares what he's expecting during his first time at CASSummit 2023, including working together to ensure that more people survive sudden cardiac arrest.

https://youtu.be/b9SC95xZ8Lk?si=xu3fM5IUww01Q5KU

Sudden cardiac arrest is considered as "low-probability" by the public, discounting the high-consequences of the occurrence, much like disasters and similar events.

Despite considerable efforts to improve neurologically intact survival from sudden cardiac arrest, communities and local systems of care remain insufficiently prepared to improve outcomes. An acceptance of status quo.

Help challenge the status quo! Join with experts, innovators and fellow peers to discuss the latest trends, new science, strategies and solutions in the field of resuscitation at the Citizen CPR Foundation Cardiac Arrest Survival Summit in San Diego on Wed., Nov. 29–Sat., Dec. 2, 2023, with pre-conferences on Nov. 28 & 29.

https://citizencpr.org/summit2023/