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Cole County discusses countywide CPR, first aid training and wellness benefits; health department to resend invites and staff to survey interest in gym benefit
Summary
The commission discussed standardizing AED boxes, Narcan and tourniquets, countywide CPR/first-aid training, and possible use of the worksite-wellness fund for gym memberships; health department to resend training invitations and staff will survey employee interest before any RFP.
Cole County commissioners and staff discussed standardizing automated external defibrillator (AED) boxes, whether to include Narcan and tourniquets, and a proposed countywide approach to CPR and first-aid training. The commission directed health department staff to resend training invitations and supported a staff-led employee survey to assess interest and demand for a possible fitness-membership benefit.
Staff said the county recently replaced AEDs and storage boxes in county buildings and learned some personnel had added Narcan and tourniquets to the boxes. The safety committee recommended standardizing the contents across county boxes and discussed how to ensure people can use the equipment safely. Health and EMS staff…
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