To establish regional policy and procedure for demonstration, documentation and verification of early defibrillation skills proficiency for the maintenance of defibrillation accreditation, consistent with California state regulations. Skills proficiency demonstration is required every six months.
Verbalization alone is insufficient.
A copy of the First Responder Incident Report or Patient Care Report, which clearly indicates that early defibrillation was utilized and by whom, shall be submitted at time of reaccreditation as proof of actual patient contact. North Coast EMS may periodically audit the early defibrillation service agency to review skills proficiency demonstration records.