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CAT ECare

What is CAT ECare?

CAT ECare

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Catamount Emergency Care or CAT ECare is a growing health and safety project at ¶¶Òõ̽̽. The CAT ECare program consists of lifesaving equipment at stations distributed around campus.

CAT ECare emergency stations include Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), bleeding control kits, and Narcan®. These life-saving tools and associated training add another level of preparedness to the systems already in place and are part of ¶¶Òõ̽̽ Department of Emergency Management's continuing mission to create the safest environment possible for all those who utilize our university facilities and services.

The second part of the CAT ECare program is ongoing classes for ¶¶Òõ̽̽ students, faculty, and staff. Training includes American Heart Association CPR and AED certification, Stop the Bleed® certification, and instruction on how to use Narcan® to reverse opioid overdoses. For training information visit CAT ECare Training.

Student Engagement

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Student Engagement is an important part of Cat ECare.  The program has been developed and is maintained with the participation of undergraduate interns from the College of Nursing and Health Sciences and ¶¶Òõ̽̽ Rescue, a Recognized Student Organization.  Students are trained and deployed as instructors and interns continue to contribute to program administration and improvement.

CPR/AED/Stop the Bleed Training

A major part of the CAT ECare program is the comprehensive training in both CPR and AED use as well as bleeding control and Narcan. The trainings that are offered will give students, faculty, and staff the ability to have the lifesaving skills necessary to be fully prepared on campus and at home.

CPR and AED Info

Why CPR and AEDs?
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Sudden cardiac arrest is among the leading causes of death in the United States.  Currently, the only way to restore a regular heart rhythm during cardiac arrest is to use an AED.  (American Red Cross, 2023.)  Bystander CPR and use of AEDs are a vital part of the chain of survival for patients experiencing cardiac arrest.

How Do I Get An AED/CAT ECare Station?
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The Department of Emergency Management has limited funding for AED purchases.  We are able to supply the bleeding control kits and Narcan® and all of the required lifetime inspections and maintenance, and pad and battery replacements.  If a department purchases an AED and cabinet (approximately $2,000) we will pay the costs for installation and the items above.  For more information and current pricing please contact ¶¶Òõ̽̽ Technical Services Partnership at ITS-AED@uvm.edu. 


 

AED Maintenance Portal (Login Required)
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Monthly inspection procedures and forms: 

Where Can I Get Narcan® On or Near Campus Before an Emergency?
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Free naloxone is available at Student Health Services at 425 Pearl Street and Living Well in the Davis Center during their business hours.  Locations throughout Vermont are updated at the .

The ¶¶Òõ̽̽ Rescue Team posing beside a newly installed AED

Where Can I Find an AED/CAT ECare Kit Near Me?

On the Online Campus Map select "Health and Safety" and then "AEDs"
Visit the CAT ECare Stations Page for a list
Use the Safety Map on ¶¶Òõ̽̽'s CATSafe App

Online Campus Map CAT ECare Stations Page CATSafe App

CAT ECare Training

Catamount ECare News

We won a 2024 Catamount Safety Team Award!

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The CAT ECare Team received a . Pat Malone also received an individual award for his educational efforts. Abbie Correll '24 received the Patrick M. Brown student leadership award and was nominated for several other safety and leadership awards.

The CATEcare Team posing with their Safety Award

 

Looking for your AHA CPR Card?

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Cards should be emailed to you by the AHA, however sometimes they go to spam folders. Please try retrieving your card via the . If you are still unable to retrieve your card, please reach out to us and we can assist you.

For questions, contact our team at CatECare@uvm.edu.

The Department of Emergency Management would like to acknowledge Erin Roemer '24, Callum Becvarik '24, Grace Donvan '23, Eli Racusin '23, and Professor Patrick Malone (IREMS Director) for their contributions to this initiative.