CARES in Action
CARES in Action is a collection of peer-reviewed research and real-world examples demonstrating how 
CARES data is applied beyond the registry to support education, policy, quality improvement, and system-
level change. Explore the full library here.
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CARES supports peer-reviewed research and 
national publications that translate registry data 
into actionable insights on cardiac arrest trends, 
interventions, and outcomes. These findings inform 
clinical guidelines and system-level improvements.
Agencies use CARES data to identify gaps in care, 
implement targeted quality improvement efforts, and 
measure the impact of changes over time. This helps systems 
refine response practices and improve performance across 
the continuum of care.
CARES enables standardized data collection, 
benchmarking, and performance tracking across EMS 
agencies and hospitals. Systems use these data to identify 
trends, measure outcomes, and guide evidence-based 
decisions to improve cardiac arrest care.
CARES supports 
community-driven 
education initiatives to 
improve cardiac arrest 
awareness, CPR training, 
and AED use. Programs use 
local data to target gaps, 
empower bystanders, and 
strengthen early links in the 
chain of survival.
CARES provides data-
driven letters of support 
to strengthen grant 
applications and funding 
requests. These letters use 
local data to document 
system need and support 
investment in cardiac 
arrest initiatives.
CARES data informs local, state, and national policy 
discussions related to cardiac arrest response systems. 
Stakeholders use these insights to support legislation, 
funding decisions, and strategic initiatives that 
strengthen systems of care and improve outcomes.
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