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Viv’s Kitchen Defibrillator Case Study | Alsco Uniforms NZ
Viv’s KitchenHome of the famous cream horn
“It’s reassuring
to know
it’s there.”
A frightening experience for Kevan prompted a decision at Viv’s Kitchen in Sanson: install a defibrillator, and be better prepared for the people who walk through the door.
Viv’s Kitchen · Sanson, New Zealand
“It’s not until we went through something like we did, that we realised how much these are needed in the community.”
From the café’s Facebook announcement.
Read the original post
Seven weeks after Kevan’s frightening episode, Viv’s Kitchen announced a defibrillator had been installed at the café. A personal experience had become a practical step towards preparedness, with the café’s customers and wider community in mind.
- Customer
- Viv’s Kitchen
- Location
- Sanson, Manawatū
- Featured service
- Workplace defibrillator
- Equipment pictured
- LIFEPAK CR2 & Alsco Uniforms cabinet
A personal experience.
A practical decision.
After Kevan’s heart attack, the family behind Viv’s Kitchen began thinking differently about emergency preparedness. Seven weeks later, they shared news of the café’s new defibrillator. Their message was personal, heartfelt and clear: this equipment matters to the community.
01 / THE EQUIPMENT
A defibrillator at the café.
A LIFEPAK CR2, housed in an Alsco Uniforms cabinet, is now part of the café’s first response arrangements. The cabinet carries a clear defibrillator label.
02 / THE PEOPLE IT’S FOR
Care beyond the counter.
Locals catching up, visitors calling in and travellers taking a break all share this space. The decision to install a defibrillator reflects concern for everyone who comes through the door.
A little reassurance.
A lot of heart.
Viv’s Kitchen hopes the defibrillator will never be needed. What matters today is the reassurance of knowing it is there. That simple sentiment gives this story its meaning: a family looking beyond its own experience to think about others.
A café announcement.
A community response.
People responded to the café’s announcement with encouragement, personal experiences and suggestions about training. Their comments bring another perspective to the story: what it means to have a defibrillator nearby.
“absolutely awesome and so thoughtful of you both to do this.”
“would highly recommend you contact St John about a Three Steps for Life course”
“Education is key. Well done”
“Starting CPR and using a defibrillator gives precious time to a patient and increases potential for survival.”
“Since then I have been noticing how many are around and making note of their locations.”
“Nice to see more AED machines around places.”
Selected excerpts from comments on Viv’s Kitchen’s Facebook announcement.
Know what to do.
Feel more prepared.
Hato Hone St John’s 3 Steps for Life is a free, one-hour community session covering calling 111, CPR and using an AED. Businesses can also discuss Alsco Uniforms’ onsite AED training for groups of up to 10 people.
Learn about 3 Steps for LifeThe café’s original announcement.
Read the news in the café’s own words.
Open the original announcement on FacebookGood food.
Familiar faces.
Viv’s Kitchen.
Viv’s Kitchen is a family-run café in Sanson, Manawatū, known as the home of the famous cream horn. Its bright colours, chequered floors and retro diner setting make it a distinctive stop for locals and travellers.
The welcome is part of the appeal. Installing a defibrillator extends that care beyond the everyday business of serving food and coffee, bringing the team’s concern for its community into focus.
Find Viv’s Kitchen in Sanson
Make preparedness part of your workplace.
Alsco Uniforms New Zealand offers portable defibrillators through its First Response service. Talk to the team about equipment, training and service options for your site.
- Voice-guided AEDsClear instructions to guide a responder.
- Integrated CPR feedbackFeedback to help responders provide effective CPR.
- Onsite training availableAED training for business groups of up to 10 people.
- Local support nationwideDiscuss your needs with the Alsco Uniforms team.
What does readiness
look like at your workplace?
About the story
and the service.
Why did Viv’s Kitchen install a defibrillator?
After Kevan’s frightening health episode, the café’s team recognised the importance of defibrillators in the community. Its Facebook announcement said the equipment was installed seven weeks after that experience.
What equipment is featured in this case study?
The supplied photograph shows a LIFEPAK CR2 defibrillator in an Alsco Uniforms cabinet. Portable defibrillators form part of Alsco Uniforms New Zealand’s First Response service.
Is a heart attack the same as a cardiac arrest?
No. A heart attack involves a blockage in the blood supply to the heart muscle. Cardiac arrest is when the heart stops pumping effectively. A heart attack can lead to cardiac arrest. AEDs are used as part of the response to cardiac arrest. See Hato Hone St John’s explanation.
Do you need training to use an AED?
Hato Hone St John says anyone can use an AED, which provides instructions. Training can help people feel more prepared. Alsco Uniforms also offers onsite AED training for groups of up to 10 people. Read St John’s AED guidance or discuss training with Alsco Uniforms.
How can I discuss a defibrillator for my workplace?
Call 0800 425 726 or get a free quote from Alsco Uniforms. The team can discuss your site and explain the equipment, training and service options available.
A practical step.
Greater peace of mind.
Thinking about a defibrillator for your workplace? Talk to Alsco Uniforms about your team, your visitors and the options for your site.
