Take Heart America

GOAL 1: Increase public awareness of SCA and the Take Heart initiatives

Strategies
Offer the services of an SCA Speakers Bureau to other organizations.

Tactics

1. Create customized presentations for specific needs, such as police departments, school boards, and community groups.
2. Develop and distribute an SCA Speakers Bureau Brochure.
3. Participate in public education events and health fairs.
4. Review local and regional opportunities and prioritize events for participation.
5. Create Public Service Announcements and/or programs and distribute to media outlets including free access and local cable channels.
6. Institute a program for recognizing SCA rescuers and publicizing saves.

GOAL 2: Increase placement of AEDs in our communities.

Strategies
Assist in CPR bystander training, AED distribution, ResQPod training and advocacy of cooling protocol.

Tactics

1. Conduct a survey to assess their current experience with, and feelings about CPR bystander training and AED programs.
2. Work with policymakers to support the four Take Heart initiatives.
3. Actively work with legislators and decision makers on the following key legislation goals:
4. CPR/AED training required in all high schools.
5. AEDs to be carried by all first responder vehicles
6. AEDs to be placed in all high schools.
7. AEDs placed in all public gathering sites.