In estimating the cost of an AED program, the following costs should be taken into account:
Program costs may include:
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Devices (one time cost of between $1,500 and $3,700 per unit)
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Peripheral equipment/accessories (variable), such as:
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Extra pads
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Extra/replacement batteries
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Training materials (modules, videos, manuals etc.)
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Wall-mounted storage units
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Carrying cases
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Battery rechargers
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Computer hardware and software
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Maintenance (about $100 per device per year)
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Insurance (variable)
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Training costs (variable: includes personnel and equipment)
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Quality assurance/data management tools (variable)