Abstract: Methods for implementing a public access defibrillation (PAD) program. In a representative embodiment, the following steps are done: identifying a domain for the program; developing a strategic plan for the program; conducting initial activities for setting up the program; presenting details for implementing the program within the domain; launching the program in the domain; publicly proclaiming the domain a PAD community or organization if launching is successful; and mapping the domain as unsuccessful if launch is not successful.