Priority Dispatch Collaborates with GoodSAM to Integrate World's First Mobile AED Registry into ProQA

GoodSAM's Revolutionary Mobile AED Registry

The GoodSAM community has meticulously mapped thousands of Public Access AEDs, capturing the locations of fixed AEDs through its user-friendly app. By simply taking a picture of a fixed location AED and uploading it, users contribute to a comprehensive and verified AED mapping system. However, recognizing the vast number of mobile AEDs—those carried in vehicles such as police cars, taxis, and by first aid trained individuals—GoodSAM has introduced the world's first mobile AED registry.

With this new feature, anyone carrying an AED in their vehicle can register it through the GoodSAM responder app by clicking "I have an AED." This transforms both the individual and their AED into a valuable resource, instantly available in emergency situations.

Empowering Dispatchers and Enhancing Public Safety

This collaboration between Priority Dispatch and GoodSAM ensures that emergency medical dispatchers using ProQA® can now access the most comprehensive AED data available, including both fixed and mobile AEDs. This integration allows dispatchers to guide 911 callers to the nearest available AED swiftly, significantly improving response times during cardiac emergencies. ProQA will also utilize GoodSAM’s video functionality in a future release.

Statements from Leadership

"With the integration of GoodSAM’s mobile AED registry into ProQA, we are taking a significant step forward in empowering our dispatchers and the public to respond more effectively to cardiac emergencies," said Brian Dale, President of Priority Dispatch. "This collaboration is about leveraging technology to save lives, and we are thrilled to partner with GoodSAM in this endeavor."

"This integration is a game-changer in emergency response," added Dr. Mark Wilson, co-founder of GoodSAM. "By making mobile AED data accessible to 911 dispatchers, we ensure that every second counts and every AED is utilized to its fullest potential."

Critical Need for Early Defibrillation

In the U.S. alone, there are approximately 360,000 EMS-assessed cardiac arrests outside of hospitals each year, with survival rates remaining alarmingly low. Early defibrillation, along with early recognition and CPR, are critical factors in improving survival chances. Bystander action prior to EMS arrival can increase survival rates by two to three times.

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About Priority Dispatch

Priority Dispatch™ is the world leader in providing research-based protocol solutions to emergency call centers in medical, fire, police, and nurse triage disciplines. For over 44 years, EMS and 911 agencies have used the Medical Priority Dispatch System™ (MPDS®), initially with cardsets and now only fully represented in ProQA software. Our solutions have been time-tested in 30 languages across hundreds of millions of calls and serve communities in thousands of agencies in 59 countries. Get to know us at prioritydispatch.net

About GoodSAM

GoodSAM combines technology and a global community to save lives. Alerting GoodSAM responders has been shown to triple survival and innovative video technology improves CPR quality. GoodSAM’s community also has mapped a wealth of life-saving equipment, from AEDs to water rescue equipment. Not only do they map static equipment, but mobile equipment carried by GoodSAM responders, providing not only the world's largest AED registry but the first mobile AED registry (tracking vehicles that carry them) as well. For more information, visit goodsamapp.org.

 

MEDIA CONTACTS

Scott Robinson, Priority Dispatch
(801) 363-9127
scott.robinson@prioritydispatch.net

Mark Wilson, GoodSAM
(628) 239-3334
m.wilson@instant.help