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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR13-016 Starting Hearts and Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention Efforts Commissioner moved adoption of the following Resolution: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO RESOLUTION NO. 2013- 0 1(D Resolution Supporting the Starting Hearts Program and Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention Efforts in Eagle County WHEREAS, sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a leading cause of death in the United States; and 0 WHEREAS, in 2013 an estimated 325,000 Americans will experience a SCA and only 8% will survive; and WHEREAS, CPR rovided immediate) can double or triple the chance of survival from an P y, SCA; and WHEREAS, in rural communities the chance of survival decreases 7 -10% for every minute that passes without CPR and defibrillation; and WHEREAS, bystanders are reluctant to perform CPR because it is difficult to remember, training methods are inadequate, and concerns associated with mouth -to -mouth resuscitation, and therefore only 33% of SCAs receive bystander CPR; and WHEREAS, the general increase of SCA awareness, the Good Samaritan Law, the introduction of hands -only CPR, legislation regarding CPR and AED education, and community defibrillator programs allow for an increase in prevention efforts that can save lives; and WHEREAS, Eagle County residents and guests could be at an increased risk for SCA due to an aging demographic, high- altitudes, colder temperatures, excessive lifestyle behaviors and a large underinsured population; and WHEREAS, the majority of sudden cardiac deaths are preventable by living a healthy lifestyle, exercising regularly, eating healthy foods, maintaining a reasonable weight, and avoiding smoking; and WHEREAS, the Starting Hearts Organization of Eagle County aims to increase general awareness about SCA among Eagle County residents and guests through its work to: 1. Educate the public about SCA as a preventable local and global health problem; 2. Increase general awareness of SCA among Eagle County residents and guests; 3. Educate residents and guests about saving lives through immediate recognition of SCA, calling 9 -1 -1, performing hands -only CPR, and using an AED; 4. Increase public education and access to AEDs through a comprehensive Community Access to Defibrillation program; 5. Collaborate with existing community organizations, such as the Vail Valley Medical Center, Eagle County Paramedic Services, Eagle County Public Health, Vail Fire Department, Eagle River Fire Protection District, Greater Eagle Fire Protection District and Gypsum Fire Protection District, to increase public awareness, and provide CPR /AED education; and 6. Implement a formal process for documenting and analyzing SCA in Eagle County and measuring project goals. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners hereby recognizes and supports the beneficial work of Starting Hearts in the County of Eagle, State of Colorado. MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the 12 day of February, 2013. COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF of COLORADO, by arts Through Its ATTEST: w • ' OF COU' OMMISSIONERS _ Q tau a Teak. imonton , <�,R ,U Jon a\ney 'MD IP,tiI --��• iii' Charm. n Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners Sara J. Fisher Commissioner �. / G✓ J' Ian H. Ryan Commissioner Commissioner /a ---t seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll having been called, the vote was as follows: Commissioner Stavney 44 -L„ Commissioner Fisher Commissioner Ryan - AAA- I�- I��-- �� - --- This Resolution passed by 0 vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado.