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Woore Parish Council Defibrillator Operation & Maintenance Policy April 2021
Astley Parish Council Meeting 16 June 2021 Appendix d. (Woore PC Defibrilator Operation & Maintenance Policy)
DEFIBRILLATOR OPERATION & MAINTENANCE POLICY
1. History
Woore Parish Council is responsible for two Semi- Automatic Defibrillators for use within the
Parish of Woore. Following recommendations from West Midland Ambulance Service the units
were placed and registered by Woore Parish Council and access via a 999 call was confirmed
with Ambulance Control on 10th June 2019.
2. General
There are circumstances where the heart goes ‘out of sync’. Being a four chambered muscular
pump, it gets an electrical signal which contracts the muscles in order. Fibrillation occurs when
the muscles are in a spasm which affects the flow of blood. Defibrillators give a shock to the
heart in order to stop the spasms. Sometimes the heart has stopped and in this condition the
machine will not allow a shock as the heart is not in spasm. When stopped the heart needs
cardiac massage (CPR).
3. Maintenance
Minimal, the unit self- tests daily, weekly and monthly. An LED screen displays a black circle if all
is well, and a battery level with three segments showing. A fortnightly visual check should be
made to ensure the LED indicators are showing the correct readings. The batteries will require
a check after four years or repeated use. The electrode pad condition should be checked every
3 months to ensure the use by date is not exceeded.
4. Records
A log of fortnightly, and quarterly checks should be maintained and kept on computer by Parish
Clerk. There should also be electronic diary reminders for pads and battery replacement. There
should be a record of unit usage/deployment (when/where). The Ambulance service can assist
with this data if required. This will provide statistics for both the Parish and WMAS. Data is
recorded using a national database called ‘The Circuit’. The unit should be wiped down and
replenished after use. Spare pads and shaving kits will be held by the Parish Clerk or
alternatively, if spares are not made available, the units should be made ‘out of service’ whilst
replacements are sourced.
5. Insurance
Defibrillators are covered under Parish Insurance for damage and theft. The Parish is
accountable for ongoing maintenance and regular, recorded checks of the operation of all
equipment, in line with best practice guidance from the manufacturer and the detail herein.
6. Operation
First dial 999. Control will advise of the closest defibrillator location and provide and a code.
Cabinets should be clearly marked with a unit/location number that can be supplied to the
Emergency Services Operator if the caller is already at the location.
CPR should be conducted form the moment the patient stops breathing and should work in
conjunction with the defibrillator. The unit is semi-automatic and will tell the operator what
and when to do (or not to do) resuscitation techniques. It will take electronic readings from the

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heart and decide whether a shock is appropriate, at which point CPR should be paused. Ideally,
CPR will continue in conjunction with use of the defibrillator until the ambulance arrives. For
every minute CPR is not carried out, chances of survival drop by 10%.
7. West Midlands Ambulance Service - ‘The Circuit’
Registering any Parish owned defibrillators on ‘The Circuit’will help improve survival rates from
cardiac arrest, through sharing their location. The Circuit is a national database of defibrillators with
a self-service portal for managing defibrillator details and data. The portal enables those responsible
for the units, to manage data for each defibrillator including regular service checks and deployment.
IS THE PATIENT
BREATHING?
YES
NO
Place in Recovery
position and await
medical assistance.
DIAL 999.
Start CPR.
Obtain Defibrillator
(ideally ask someone
else to do this).
Follow Instructions.
CPR should be provided in
conjunction with use of the
defibrillator when instructed.
30 compressions per min until
Ambulance arrives or patient
recovers.

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It also enables defibrillators to be temporarily removed from service and to help source volunteer
‘guardians’ to manage checks temporarily to cover holidays or restricted access to defibrillators due
to works etc. Removing a defibrillator from service will make it unavailable to the ambulance service
when a 999 call is received.
Link: www.thecircuit.uk
Username: [e-mail]
Password: Wooredefib24*
Contact: 0300 330 5482
Guardian Contact: Tim Stokes (t) 07964398957
*Guardian details are subject to change and must be agreed in writing by the Clerk and Full Council
notified.
8. Best Practice Guidance
According to the Manufacturer of the SPI defibrillators currently in situ in the Parish of Woore, the
recommended life span of a defibrillator is currently 10 years and the battery life is 4 years. This can
vary based on the number of deployments (usage). *Refer to section 12 for manufacturer care
instructions.
An instruction manual for the defibrillator is held by the Clerk.
Each defibrillator is stored within an external cabinet, designed to protect the defibrillator during
cold, wet weather. Each cabinet contains a heater. The heater should be checked regularly to
ensure that it is in working order. Electricity supply for the heaters is provided, free of charge, by
the owners of the buildings on which they are located. A bracket is provided inside the cabinets for
defibrillators to be hung, preventing them from sitting directly on top of the heater.
9. Service
Refer to Section 12 for troubleshooting advice.
For faults, immediate service support should be sought and the defibrillators taken ‘out of service’
via The Circuit database. Guardians/Volunteers should be alerted and where possible, public
notified via social media, noticeboards and Parish website.
For service contact:
SP Services
Address: Hortonwood, Telford TF1 7XT
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]
For replacements/spares contact:

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WEL Medical Limited
Address: 1 Chancerygate Way, Farnborough, GU14 8FF
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]
10. Deployment
If the defibrillator is used by the ambulance service, you will receive an email informing you that
your defibrillator has been used and taken out of service on The Circuit. You will need to check your
defibrillator, put back into position and perform a status check on The Circuit to make it Emergency
Ready. If you're unable to locate your defibrillator, or have a query regarding your defibrillator being
deployed, you will be required to contact your local Ambulance Service for assistance.
Defibrillators should be marked clearly with a unit number, name of the Parish and contact number.
In the event that it is deployed, it will be removed from site by the ambulance service, and this is
therefore essential for tracking purposes.
Following deployment, checks need to take place to ensure that the defibrillator has been replaced
properly and that the battery is working, the pads are in date and the deposable items are present.
The defibrillator should also be cleaned in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
In general terms, this should include the following steps;
1. Wash hands
2. Apply gloves (if available)
3. Inspect defibrillator for any damage, dirt or contamination
4. Remove defibrillator from protective case (if not done so already), do not remove battery.
5. Clean all outside surfaces with a disinfectant wipe, take care not to allow fluid to access ports or
battery connections
6. Remove gloves and wash hands
7. Inspect/test unit for readiness and put back in protective case and then return to cabinet
11. Defibrillator Details
UNIT
No. 1
UNIT
No. 2
BRAND
CU Medical Systems /
iPAD
BRAND
CU Medical Systems /
iPAD
MODEL
SP1
MODEL
SP1
ACCESS TYPE
Public
ACCESS TYPE
Public
ACCESS HOURS
24x7x365
ACCESS HOURS
24x7x365

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LOCATION ADDRESS
Woore Country Store 11,
The Square, Woore,
Crewe, Cheshire, CW3
9SD
LOCATION ADDRESS
Chetwode Arms,
Pipegate, Market
Drayton, TF9 4HD
SITUATED
Front facing external wall
of Shop, to the left of the
window.
SITUATED
Looking at the front of
the front of the pub, the
cabinet is sited to the left
of the door porch.
LOCATION NUMBER:
1788
LOCATION NUMBER:
TF9 4HD
SERIAL NUMBER
GIJ48E0585
SERIAL NUMBER
G1L4200357
CODE
C123X
CODE
C1234X
SUPPLIER
Wel Medical
SUPPLIER
Wel Medical
UNIT MANUFACTURE
DATE
20/12/2012
UNIT MANUFACTURE
DATE
25/11/2013
BATTYERY
MANUFACTURE DATE
GT020280
01/2021
BATTERY
MANUFACTUER DATE
GT020261
01/2021
PAD USE BY DATE
09/2021
PAD USE BY DATE
11/2021
PAEDIATRIC PADS
No
PAEDIATRIC PADS
No
CABINET LOCKED
Yes
External case with heater
at top.
CABINET LOCKED
Yes
External case with heater
at base. Bracket for
hanging.
SHAVING KIT
Yes
SHAVING KIT
Yes
12. Care Instructions
Both defibrillators belonging to Woore Parish Council are Intelligent Public Access Defibrillators
(IPADS) CU-AED SPI1. The following care instructions have been provided by WEL Medical as
supplier of the units.

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13. What you need to know about Defibrillators CPR Guide
Refer to Appendix 1.0 of this policy for the full ‘What you need to Know about Defibrillators and CPR’
guide.

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14. Deployment Record
The below is a record of defibrillator deployment. This must be updated monthly by the Parish Clerk
as part of this policy.
Unit:
Location:
DATE OF
DEPLOYMENT
CIRCUIT UPDATE
(OUT OF SERVICE)
DATE
RETURNED
CHECKS
CONDUCTED /
REPLACEMENTS
MADE
CIRCUIT UPDATE
(EMERGENCY
READY)
COMMENTS
AUTHORISED
EXAMPLE:
19.03.21
No
19.03.21
Yes
Yes
Deployed to traffic accident.
Shop staff altered by ES and
guardian confirmed checks and
replacement of accessory pack.

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15. Maintenance/Service Record
The below is a record of defibrillator maintenance/service. This includes a record of any
replacement parts/spares. This must be updated monthly by the Parish Clerk as part of this policy.
Unit:
Location:
FAULT / ISSUE
CIRCUIT UPDATE
(OUT OF SERVICE)
REPAIR / ACTION
CIRCUIT UPDATE
(EMERGENCY READY)
COMMENTS
AUTHORISED

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16. Fortnightly Log
The below is a record of fortnightly checks. This must be updated fortnightly by the Guardian and
provided to the Parish Clerk as part of this policy. The Clerk must report annually to Full Council that
regular checks and maintenance is taking place in line with the detail herein.
Unit:
Location:
WEEK
NUMBER
BATTERY
STATUS
PADS PRESENT
/ INTACT
SPARES PRSENT
/ INTACT
ACCESSORY PACK
PRESENT /
INTACT
STORAGE
CABINET SECURE
/ INTACT
COMMENTS
AUTHORISED

Woore Parish Council Defibrillator Operation & Maintenance Policy April 2021
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