~ Making Communities in Dutchess County HEART Safe
  ~ Application Packet (.pdf)
  ~ Application Process
  ~ Dutchess County HEART Safe Community Application Form (.pdf)  
  ~ Glossary of Terms  /  Questions & Answers
  ~ Sample AED Response Plan (.pdf)

  Additional Documents:

• Glossary of Terms / Print Version (.pdf)
• Questions & Answers / Print Version (.pdf)
• NYS Notice of Intent to Provide Public Access Defibrillation (.pdf)
• NYS Public Health Law Section 3000 - Good Samaritan Law
  http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/ems/art30.htm

  Resources:

• Completing the HEART Safe Application
  For assistance to complete the Heart Safe application you may call (845) 486-3559
  
  
• CPR Training or Certification Programs (Accredited)
  If you are interested in getting an accredited training CPR program you can log on to or call the following local organizations at:
  
  
  • American Heart Association
    Dutchess - Ulster Region
    301 Manchester Road Suite 105
    Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
    845-485-4703 -or-
    http://www.americanheart.org/cpr
    
    
  • The American Red Cross
    Dutchess County Chapter
    103 Hooker Ave.
    Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
    845-471-0220 -or-
    http://www.dutchessredcross.org/general.asp?SN=12609&OP=12616&IDCapitulo=9SZH1HW02Z
    
    
  • The National Safety Council
    Northeastern New York Chapter
    1-518-438-2365 -or-
    http://www.nsc.org/train/ec
    
    
  • Or another nationally accredited program where you will find training centers in your area and schedules for CPR trainings.
    
    
• Purchasing an AED
  If you are interested in purchasing an AED, the following websites can help:

Cardiac Science
800-991-5465
http://www.cardiacscience.com/

Defibtech
866-333-4248
http://www.defibtech.com/

HEARTSINE Technologies
866-478-7463
http://www.heartsine.com/

Medtronic Physio-Control
800-442-1142
http://www.physiocontrol.com/

Philips Medical Systems/Heartstream
800-263-3342
http://www.medical.philips.com/

Zoll Medical Corporation
800-348-9011
http://www.zoll.com/

Please Note:  The Dutchess County Department of Health and American Heart Association do not endorse or recommend one device over another.

 Financial Support/Grants to Purchase AEDs

If AED program costs cannot be funded directly, it is necessary to explore alternative funding sources, such as:  Local corporations and industry, Local civic organizations, Private foundations, Public charities, Government grants, and Traditional fund-raisers. Financial support and grants to purchase AEDS are available through the following organizations:

1. Community Foundation of Dutchess County
   80 Washington Street, Suite 201
   Poughkeepsie, NY  12601
   Phone: 845-452-3077   /  Fax: (845) 452-3083
   Email: cfdc@cfdcny.org
   
   
2. The AEDGrant.com Program
   AEDGrant.com
   449 Santa Fe Dr., Suite 127
   Encinitas , CA 92024
   Phone: 760-944-1048
   Web: www.aedgrant.com
   Email: info@aedgrant.com
   
   A corporate buy-down grant program funded by generous donations, corporate backing, and AED manufacturer sponsors.
   
   
3. The Medtronic Foundation
   Medtronic Foundation HeartRescue Program, which provides grants for AED training projects (www.medtronic.com).
   
   
4. For potential corporate funding sources, see Corporate Grantmakers at www.fdncenter.org