A lifesaving policy known as Telecommunicator CPR (T-CPR) passed recently from the Tennessee Senate, concurring with the House version, and is now heading to the Governor\u2019s desk. Senate Bill 1958, sponsored by Sen. Rusty Crowe, R-Johnson City, passed with a unanimous vote. Its House companion, House Bill 1933, sponsored by Rep. Scott Cepicky, R- Culleoka, also passed unanimously Feb. 27. Without a single \u201cno\u201d vote during the entire legislative process, the policy is gaining attention and support in Tennessee by both state and local governments this year.<\/p>\n
During cardiac arrest<\/a> \u2013 the unexpected loss of heart function \u2013 only about 1 in 10 victims survive. Successful resuscitation of victims requires an immediate response to improve<\/a> their chance of survival. Telecommunicators, including emergency dispatchers and 9-1-1 operators, can be lifesaving coaches when seconds matter.<\/p>\n The American Heart Association<\/a>, the world\u2019s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, cheered T-CPR\u2019s passage. Learn CPR online<\/a> and help save lives.<\/p>\n