Saving Lives in Schools: The Urgency of CERP Legislation
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CHICAGO - illiNews -- As Illinois prepares for groundbreaking 2025 legislation requiring CPR training in all schools, WorldPoint, a global leader in CPR and first aid training for over 30 years, is proud to announce its new role as the preferred provider of community education training equipment for Illinois Heart Rescue. This partnership is set to revolutionize CPR education statewide, with a focus on inclusivity and accessibility.

At the forefront of this initiative are two innovative training tools from WorldPoint:
CPR Taylor: The first manikin designed to address disparities in bystander CPR rates, CPR Taylor is the only CPR training manikin available with diverse skin tones, anatomically correct female chest features, and a 3-in-1 (adult female, adult male & child) functionality. By making CPR training more inclusive, CPR Taylor ensures that all communities are represented and empowered to act in emergencies.

Baby Tyler: Designed specifically for infant CPR training, Baby Tyler offers lifelike features and realistic feedback to enhance training effectiveness. Its compact design makes it ideal for schools, where hands-on CPR education can now include a focus on pediatric emergencies.

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With 30+ years serving the international resuscitation industry, WorldPoint has consistently supported advancements in CPR education, ensuring that training tools meet the evolving needs of communities. The introduction of CPR Taylor and Baby Tyler marks a significant milestone in improving bystander intervention rates and bridging gaps in CPR education.

ILLINOIS HEART RESCUE PARTNERSHIP: PREPARING SCHOOLS FOR 2025
WorldPoint's collaboration with Illinois Heart Rescue comes at a critical time, as schools across the state gear up to meet the new mandate that all Illinois school districts develop comprehensive Cardiac Emergency Response Plans (CERPs) starting in the 2024-2025 school year.

This law will significantly enhance the safety of the 2 million people in Illinois schools every day, including students, teachers, support staff, families, and school visitors. Illinois Heart Rescue (ILHR) is a state-funded non-profit that focuses on increasing positive outcomes for out of hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA) by working with community organizations, EMS agencies, and hospitals, and schools across the state of Illinois.

ILHR provides both training and guidance for responding to sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) through a Cardiac Emergency Response Plan (CERP), including AED maintenance and locations, Cardiac Emergency Response Teams (CERTs), CERP guidelines, and related staff training.

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With comprehensive resources and expertly designed CPR training equipment, WorldPoint is committed to ensuring every student is equipped with life-saving CPR skills. Through providing ILHR with the CPR & AED training tools needed to prepare schools to meet new mandates, this partnership will focus on providing Illinois schools with lifesaving training using CPR Taylor and Baby Tyler, ensuring that educators have the tools they need to prepare staff and students for real world emergencies.

"Our partnership with Illinois Heart Rescue strengthens our mission to improve health outcomes through high-quality CPR training," said Shelly Forté, Executive Vice President at WorldPoint. "With the 2025 legislation approaching, we are thrilled to offer innovative solutions that make CPR training accessible and effective for students and communities alike and partner with ILHR to further the impact."

A COMMITMENT TO BETTER OUTCOMES
WorldPoint's commitment to saving lives goes beyond Illinois. As the preferred equipment provider for Illinois Heart Rescue, together, the companies aim to set a national example, ensuring that all school staff and students are prepared to step in during critical moments. ILHR, with its innovative approach to CPR and safety training, and WorldPoint, with its quality and representative CPR training manikins and equipment, continue to lead the charge in improving survival rates for cardiac emergencies.

For more information on WorldPoint's life-saving training tools or to explore partnership
opportunities, visit www.worldpoint.com.

For more information about the Life Saving Work by Illinois Heart Rescue, visit www.illinoisheartrescue.com.