RICHLAND, Wash.-Carmichael Middle School is now a Richland heart safe campus.
Carmichael staff trained in hands-only CPR and AED use in August with Josh Smith, Fire Captain for Richland Fire and Emergency Services, and his Heart Safe team.
According to a Richland School District press release, nurses, teachers and Administrators at Carmichael created an Emergency Response Plan to address the needs of the middle school.
“The safety and well-being of our students and staff are one of the district’s top priorities,” says Assistant Director of Human Resources Kellie Lacey.
Carmichael held a drill on Oct. 25 to complete its heart safe certification, meaning staff are now fully prepared to recognize and respond to any cardiac arrest emergency
Carmichael’s certification is part of Richland School District’s new Heart Safe initiative in which three schools and/or district buildings will become Heart Safe campuses every year, with a rolling recertification plan after that.
“Achieving Heart Safe certification is a significant step forward in enhancing our school’s readiness to respond to medical emergencies,” said Lacey.
