Casablanca office AED deployment: ZOLL AED Plus for a 30-person workplace

The context: a normal office, but no room for improvisation

The client, a leading services company on Boulevard Abdelmoumen, operates from a single-floor office with more than 30 employees on site each day. The brief was straightforward: provide a defibrillator that people could find quickly, understand under pressure, and trust as part of the workplace.

• The device had to be usable by employees with no medical background.
• The scope included the wall cabinet, signage, and clear instructions next to the AED.
• Training had to give staff practical movements, not an abstract medical lecture.

The real issue: the first few minutes

For a standard office in Morocco, first-aid obligations depend on the activity, headcount, and risk profile. Sudden cardiac arrest changes the discussion. The decisive question is response time, especially in a busy business district where outside responders may need time to reach the office.

• An on-site AED reduces the gap between the alert and the first useful action.
• Visible signage prevents staff from losing time looking for the device.
• Simple instructions make bystanders less hesitant, even if they have never used a defibrillator.

The device choice: ZOLL AED Plus

MediUnit selected the ZOLL AED Plus because it talks the user through the rescue and gives real feedback during CPR. In an office, that matters. The first person at the scene will probably be a colleague, not a clinician.

• Voice prompts and visual cues guide the user step by step.
• Real CPR Help gives live feedback on chest compression depth and rate.
• Duracell 123A lithium batteries are easy to plan into the maintenance cycle.
• IP55 protection and automatic self-tests help monitor readiness.

Installation: making the AED visible and usable

The MediUnit team delivered the AED, installed the wall cabinet, added AED signage, and placed instructions beside the device. The location was chosen so staff could spot it during normal office movement without blocking circulation.

• Overhead signage helps staff identify the AED point quickly.
• Posted instructions support recall in a stressful moment.
• Readiness was checked before handover.

Training: moving from “I do not know” to “I can act”

Training was delivered in small groups so employees could see the device, follow the prompts, and practise the basic sequence. That format addresses the hesitation people often feel before touching emergency equipment.

• Small groups left time for questions and hands-on practice.
• Office-focused demonstration, using scenarios close to daily reality.
• Clear reminder of each role: call for help, start CPR, bring the AED.

The result: ready, visible, and tracked

At handover, the office had an AED installed in its cabinet, clearly marked, supported by instructions, and covered by a follow-up plan. Procurement and facilities did not have to coordinate a supplier, installer, and trainer separately.

• One point of contact for equipment, installation, training, and lifecycle follow-up.
• A documented and understandable location for employees.
• A clear basis for future checks of batteries, pads, and signage.

Next step: audit the site before ordering

The right AED is not chosen from a datasheet alone. It depends on foot traffic, headcount, opening hours, floors, visibility, and the training level available on site. MediUnit can run a short site audit and recommend a deployment plan covering model choice, placement, signage, training, and follow-up.