October 24, 2024, Press Release from the Office of Ohio Governor Mike DeWine: (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Under the direction of Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted, the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) today released its Model Emergency Action Plan for the Use of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). The plan will be used by Ohio schools and municipal sports and recreation locations to ensure staff are trained and ready to respond in the event that a student, young athlete, or any other individual experiences a cardiac emergency. “Every second counts when someone suffers a sudden cardiac arrest. It’s the number one killer of student-athletes in America,” said Ohio Governor Mike DeWine. “But we also know that the vast majority who get immediate help from an AED survive. Earlier this year, I was proud to sign a bill to expand access to these life-saving devices in schools and sports venues across Ohio. The creation of this model emergency action plan is the next step in safeguarding our children.