Cardiac Emergency Response Plan (CERP)

Only about 40% of people who experience an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest receive the immediate help that they need before professional help arrives. When a person has a cardiac arrest, survival depends on immediately receiving CPR from someone nearby.

The American Heart Association Cardiac Emergency Response Plan is a written document that establishes the specific steps to reduce death from cardiac arrest in any setting – be it a school, community organization, workplace, or sports facility.

During a cardiac emergency, a well-developed plan is essential for the best outcomes. Become a part of the Nation of Lifesavers that are prepared to act in an emergency with these simple steps: Create, Share, Practice, Activate, and Evaluate.