Model Aquatic Health Code

Model Aquatic Health Code

what ?why ?so what ?

http://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/swimming/pools/mahc/

• RWI outbreaks• Easy for resource limited states to stay up to date

• Uniform across state lines• Similar concept as FDA Model Food Code

6.3.3 Safety Plan 6.3.3.1 Code Compliance Staff Plan

6.3.3.1.1 Zone of Patron Surveillance6.3.3.1.2 Rotation Procedures 6.3.3.1.3 Alternation of Tasks 6.3.3.1.4 Supervision Protocols

6.3.3.2 Emergency Action Plan 6.3.3.2.1 Coordination of Response

6.3.3.3 Pre-Service Requirements 6.3.3.3.1 Safety Team EAP Training 6.3.3.3.2 Safety Team Skills Proficiency 6.3.3.3.3 Qualified Lifeguard Emergency Action Plan Training6.3.3.3.4 Qualified Lifeguard Skills Proficiency 6.3.3.3.5 CPR / AED and First Aid Certificate6.3.3.3.6 Documentation of Pre-Service Training

6.3.3.4 In-Service Training 6.3.3.4.1 Documentation of In-Service Training 6.3.3.4.2 In-Service Documentation 6.3.3.4.3 In-Service Training Plan 6.3.3.4.4 Maintain Certificates 6.3.3.4.5 Competency Demonstration

response time2) The QUALIFED LIFEGUARD is able to reach the furthest extent of the assigned zone of PATRON surveillance within 20 seconds.6.3.3.1.1

Lifeguard Certification:Course contentCourse deliveryInstructor qualifications

Lifeguard Training at Facility:Competency checksEmergency action plansIn-service trainingDocumentation

Lifeguard Supervision:Supervisor requirementsIncident records

Lifeguard-and Safety Related Equipment:

lifeguard equipment• rescue tube on person• identifying uniform• signal device• polarized sunglasses• PPE • UV protection

lifeguard equipment• communication system• chairs/stands• first aid kit• backboard w/ restraints• blood spill kit • AED/O2 not required

LG training: pre-employment• Current lifeguard certification by approved agency

• Current CPR at professional level

LG training: pre-serviceDemonstrate skills & knowledge of: • water rescue skills• EAPs (drowning, injury, weather, chemicals)• Fecal, vomit, & blood contamination procedures• Staffing plans, zones, & rotations.

Records• safety plan (EAPs)• lifeguard certifications• pre-service training• in-service training• incidents

3 years

LG supervisor• required for 2 or more lifeguards• specific training requirements• minimum 3 months lifeguard experience

Possible council strategies• Develop succession plan: send those under 21 to NCS• Offer pre-camp training, e.g. BSA Lifeguard, prior to staff week• Operate long enough for viable, quality program

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