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The Boy Who Cried Cryptosporidium

Started this discussion. Last reply by Craig Merkey Aug 30, 2011. 1 Reply

Imagining the horrors of a cryptosporidium outbreak, I feel fortunate that I have not yet worked at an aquatic facility that has experienced one. I would like to keep it this way.  We know that…Continue

Surveillance and the ARC

Started this discussion. Last reply by Lisa Phillips Jun 6, 2011. 21 Replies

I always felt that ARC lifeguard training should place greater emphasis on surveillance - its methods, implementation, and follow-up training during recertification and challenges.  While it might…Continue

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Oct 2, 2012
Benjamin Kim replied to Lisa Phillips's discussion URGENT - Levels of Certifications held by Aquatic Supervisors
"Currently located in the Bay Area, I started lifeguarding and teaching swim lessons in 1994 and have been in and out of the aquatics profession.  Collectively, I have 7 years of mid-administrator supervisory experience in the industry.…"
Oct 1, 2012
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Engaging Minorities - The Aquatics Perspective

This forum is dedicated to sharing innovative ideas, programs, and information designed to increase minority participation in Aquatics. 
Nov 15, 2011
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The Aquatics X Factor — Unleash the Power of Water at online

November 8, 2011 to November 8, 2012
FREE CONFERENCE ON DEMAND LAUNCHES NOVEMBER 2011After another successful year, the AQUATICS INTERNATIONAL Virtual Conference is back in 2011. The theme for this year is The Aquatics X Factor — Unleash the Power of Water. As facility-threatening budget cuts continue to plague aquatics, this conference will provide pool and waterpark professionals with vital tools, tips and information to defend themselves — and their facilities. And this year’s conference is better than ever with new a Live…See More
Sep 13, 2011
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Benjamin Kim replied to bob pratt's discussion Shallow Water Blackout
"I haven't located Kozen's survey, and perhaps I don't have a very good grasp of the matter, or perhaps I misunderstood your question, but I would argue that breath holding activities encourage hyperventilation that may lead a swimmer…"
Sep 3, 2011
Craig Merkey replied to Benjamin Kim's discussion The Boy Who Cried Cryptosporidium
"We hand out the RWI flyer from the site to our swim lesson families.  We also talk about keeping your mouth closed and not swallowing water while swimming in the pool as part of our safety lessons.   Showering and teaching the kids to…"
Aug 30, 2011
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The Boy Who Cried Cryptosporidium

Imagining the horrors of a cryptosporidium outbreak, I feel fortunate that I have not yet worked at an aquatic facility that has experienced one. I would like to keep it this way.  We know that frequent monitoring and maintenance of proper pool chemistry is key to preventing outbreaks of recreational water illnesses. And UV and ozone systems seem to do a pretty good job breaking through the hard crypto shells.  To have the staff encourage the patrons to shower before swimming is important as…See More
Aug 30, 2011
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LifeguardLink

Welcome to LifeguardLink, Aquatics International's portal for all things lifeguarding. Here, you can connect with lifeguards in your area, across the nation and around the world.See More
Aug 30, 2011
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Lisa Phillips replied to Benjamin Kim's discussion Surveillance and the ARC
"I use the "Vigilence Voice" DVD in my Red Cross classes, as well as the "Series of Events" DVD. I do one as a preventative tool to teach them proper surveillance and importance, and the other so they know the worse case…"
Jun 6, 2011
Benjamin Kim replied to Benjamin Kim's discussion Surveillance and the ARC
"Great point, Nancy.  Informing user groups and the public about safety rules and behavior most certainly increases the safety standards of a facility.  Thank you for pointing that out."
May 14, 2011
Benjamin Kim replied to Benjamin Kim's discussion Surveillance and the ARC
"I completely agree.  Thanks for the post and your efforts as an Instructor/Instructor Trainer."
May 14, 2011
Cheri Thompson replied to Benjamin Kim's discussion Surveillance and the ARC
"Ben, Just an extra FYI on my part as an ARC I/IT...   "I" consistantly stress the "prevention" of drownings in my teaching. Our job is to prevent these accidents from happening as much a knowing how to handle them if they do…"
May 14, 2011
Nancy M. Ziegler replied to Benjamin Kim's discussion Surveillance and the ARC
"1.  The LG Course; 2.  The facility; and 3. The instructor.  Good observations.   As a new manager in a city facility last summer, I had to re-invent facility procedures.  On several different days, a day care comes to our…"
May 10, 2011
Benjamin Kim replied to Benjamin Kim's discussion Surveillance and the ARC
"Hello Dewey,   Thank you again for your thoughtful response.  I agree with every point you have made here.  I do not propose that re-orienting the course materials will be a single, sure-proof path to an increase in preventive…"
May 3, 2011
Dewey Case replied to Benjamin Kim's discussion Surveillance and the ARC
"I don't necessarily see this as a course issue.  Could there be a greater emphasis placed on teaching preventative lifeguarding?  Probably.    But just emphasizing it more in the course isn't necessarily the key. …"
Apr 26, 2011
Benjamin Kim replied to Benjamin Kim's discussion Surveillance and the ARC
"The key operative word is preventive, which I think needs much greater emphasis in lifeguarding.     To use an analogy - our current medical culture is more focused on diagnosing and responding to symptoms once a health problem is…"
Apr 25, 2011

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