The SADS Foundation Commends the Salt Lake International Airport for Getting IAED Accreditation
Summary
Earning this accreditation involves completing a detailed self-study and analysis and indicates that the Airport is compliant with international practice standards for Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD).Maureen Riley, Executive Director of the Salt Lake City Department of Airports, notes, “We are extremely proud of this accomplishment and of the twenty Control Center employees who voluntarily took on this project and demonstrated their professionalism in this extraordinary manner.” About the SADS Foundation Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndrome (SADS) Foundation’s mission is to save the lives and support the families of children & young adults who are genetically predisposed to sudden death due to heart rhythm abnormalities.The Foundation distributes materials in every state through grass roots efforts in order to teach families, educators and medical professionals about SADS conditions.Quick response in the case of sudden cardiac arrest, especially with the use of an AED (automated external defibrillator), can save the lives of people who are affected by heart arrhythmia conditions.Annually, the Center handles over 1,000 medical emergency calls.“The Airport Control Center team took on the challenge of obtaining this accreditation as a commitment to its customers and the medical teams we work with,” comments Lisa Julio, Communications Support Manager.Maureen Riley, Executive Director of the Salt Lake City Department of Airports, notes, “We are extremely proud of this accomplishment and of the twenty Control Center employees who voluntarily took on this project and demonstrated their professionalism in this extraordinary manner.”About the SADS FoundationSudden Arrhythmia Death Syndrome (SADS) Foundation’s mission is to save the lives and support the families of children & young adults who are genetically predisposed to sudden death due to heart rhythm abnormalities.