Public Access Stations vs. Classroom Kits
A classroom bleed control kit is designed for one teacher and one room. A public access station is designed for common areas where multiple people may need to respond, where foot traffic is higher, and where a single kit may not be sufficient.
The right approach for most schools is both: individual kits staged in every classroom, with public access stations covering the common areas that those classroom kits do not reach. Contact us if you need help mapping your building to identify coverage gaps before you order.
Which Product Is Right for Where?
Public Access Bleeding Control Stations—5-pack and 8-pack (Clear and Semi-Recessed). Wall-mounted cases that hold five or eight individual bleeding control kits in a single accessible location, along with a QuikLitter and a nylon carrying case. The clear station option uses a rugged, easy-to-access clear wall case so the contents are immediately visible without opening the cabinet. The semi-recessed option uses a metal case that sits partially in the wall for a lower profile installation. Both are designed for hallways, cafeterias, gymnasiums, and other common areas. Choose a 5-pack or an 8-pack based on the area size and the number of people typically present.
STAT Basic MCI Bleed Control Station with Enclosure. A mass casualty incident (MCI) station containing eight individual rip-away kits, each with a STAT tourniquet, compressed gauze, compression bandage, nitrile gloves, medical shears, and an instruction card. Includes a canvas MCI bag and an enclosure with a tamper seal. Designed for situations where multiple people may need to be treated simultaneously. Appropriate for high-traffic areas where a single-kit response may not be sufficient.
STAT Classroom Kit with Station. A wall-mounted station at a classroom scale, containing two STAT tourniquets and supporting supplies. This is a midpoint option for individual rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from the visibility and staging of a mounted unit without the footprint of a full public access station.
SOF Emergency Trauma Station. A comprehensive response station for trained responders, safety teams, or school resource officers who may need to respond to a mass casualty situation. Contains a trauma bag, two ultra-light poleless litters, trauma shears, seven throw kits, one SOF Tourniquet Gen 4, bandages, gauze, gloves, an emergency blanket, and instructional cards. Kits can be customized. Designed for locations where a higher level of initial response capability is needed beyond individual bleed control.
SRO Crisis Response Kit. Designed specifically for school resource officers. Provides the medical supplies needed to treat penetrating trauma and severe bleeding, empowering an SRO to administer self-aid if injured or provide immediate care to casualties during a school incident until emergency medical personnel arrive.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a public access bleed control station?
A wall-mounted cabinet containing bleed-control supplies—tourniquets, gauze, pressure dressings, gloves, and instructions—is positioned in common areas for immediate access by anyone in the building. They follow the same principle as AED cabinets: life-saving equipment staged where people are, not where it is convenient to store it.
Where should public access stations be placed in a school?
High-traffic common areas not covered by a nearby classroom kit: main hallways, cafeterias, gymnasiums, main entrances, and any large gathering spaces. The goal is that no area of the building is more than a short distance from a bleed control station. Contact us for help assessing your building layout.
How are public access stations different from classroom kits?
Classroom kits are designed for a single teacher in a single room. Public access stations are designed for common areas where multiple people may need to respond, and a single kit may not be enough. Most schools need both.
Can these products be purchased with grant funding?
Yes. Public access bleed-control stations are eligible for several school-safety grant programs. See the School Safety Solution grant resources page for current programs, or contact us for documentation to support a grant application.
Equipping your campus or an entire district? Contact us for bulk pricing or a campus assessment.