AED battery and electrode check
Verify AED battery charge level and electrode pad expiration dates and update the status log; perform monthly or after any device use.
What's inside
Verify AED battery charge level and electrode pad expiration dates and update the status log; perform monthly or after any device use.
AED is installed but the battery charge indicator, battery expiration date, and electrode pad expiration dates are not recorded for the current month and the status log lacks a recent inspection entry.
Small print on pads and batteries can be hard to read and replacement parts may be stored separately, making it unclear whether an item is expired or available; status log entries may be inconsistent or missing required fields.
Battery charge, battery expiration date, and electrode pad expiration dates are recorded in the status log with the inspection date and any required replacement actions created or completed.
- • pen — 1
- • smartphone or camera — 1
- • flashlight — 1
- 01 Locate AED and status logOpen the AED cabinet, confirm device model and serial number, retrieve the paper or digital status log, and take a photo of the cabinet label for record-keeping.⏱ 4 min
- 02 Inspect battery and electrode padsOpen the AED compartment, check the battery charge indicator, read and record the battery expiration date and each electrode pad expiration date using format YYYY-MM-DD, and take close-up photos of each expiry label.⏱ 10 min
- 03 Update status log and electronic recordsEnter the inspection date (YYYY-MM-DD), recorded expiration dates, and charge indicator status into the paper or electronic log, attach photos, and initial or sign the entry.⏱ 8 min
- 04 Resolve expired or missing itemsIf any item is expired or missing, mark 'replace' in the log, create a purchase/replacement request including product codes and current photos, and tag the AED 'Not Ready' if it cannot be made ready within 24 hours.⏱ 8 min