Posted by allisong on 12/11/2013

CardioReady offers a few revealing facts reinforcing the need for greater SCA preparedness in the workplace

As you toast your employees for another year of hard work and spread holiday cheer throughout the office, why not thank them with the best gift you can give - a safe work environment – all year round. CardioReady, a leader in helping organizations to prevent fatalities from Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) through its turn-key solutions and training, is wishing organizations nationwide a healthful and joyful holiday season by offering a seasonal infographic to encourage employers to increase SCA preparedness as we head into the new year.

"When businesses have AEDs and emergency response programs in place, a company's workforce is not only protected during the holidays, but every day of the year," said John Ehinger, CEO of CardioReady. "Real-life scenarios continue to demonstrate that when an AED is employed within the first three minutes of collapse, survival rates increase from less than 8 percent to more than 70 percent. In an effort to show employees your continued appreciation, implementing these programs will give them the peace of mind to know they are protected – and valued – all year round. Equally, research shows that this added protection is also a gift to the company itself as improved safety generates better bottom line results."

Keeping Your Holidays Happy & Healthy with SCA Protection compares the holiday habits of businesses nationwide to organizational preparedness for SCA. The information displayed in the infographic includes:

91.0 percent of U.S. companies will have holiday parties in 2013 while only 3.5 percent have AEDs.
Companies spend nearly $6,000 on holiday parties and employee gifts (per every 50 employees), which is more than five times the cost of cardiac emergency response program implementation.
44.9 percent of Americans shop on Black Friday each year, while only 2.4 percent of Americans are trained annually in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
SCA programs cost less than a Christmas ornament or a dreidel—approximately $3 per day.
For more information about CardioReady or to download a copy of the infographic, visit cardioready.com.

About CardioReady Headquartered in suburban Philadelphia, CardioReady is an innovative company committed to improving survival from Sudden Cardiac Arrest. With a team comprised of professionals skilled in medicine, risk management, and emergency response services, CardioReady offers its clients true turn-key solutions to save lives and manage exposure to cardiac incidents across North America.

CONTACT: Meg Kane Office: 484.385.2938 E-mail: mkane@briancom.com

SOURCE CardioReady

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