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Policy Submission Number: Initial

Currently, the Water Safety Policy and Procedure is being reviewed and revised by DDS. Once is has been finalized, DDS will request a revised Water Safety Policy and Procedure from you to comply with the updated Policy and Procedure. In the meantime, please complete this template as the minimum standards for Water Safety.

Agency Name:_______________________ (insert agency name)

Policy Name: Minimum Standards for Water Safety

(From: DDS Policy No.: I.E.PO.001)



Effective Date: Upon DDS funding, and until DDS Water Safety Policy and Procedure are revised, at which time the provider shall be required to submit an updated Water Safety Policy and Procedure to DDS for approval.

Policy Statement:

All DDS funded, licensed or certified programs involved in aquatic activities and activities proximal to water, shall adhere to the standards for water safety set forth in the current DDS Policy and Water Safety Procedure, which include, but are not limited to the following:


• Requirements regarding safe staff to individual ratios for participation in aquatic activities

• Training requirements for public and private programs and Community Companion Homes

• Water Safety Plan, development and approval for planned aquatic activities

• Requirements regarding notification and documentation of aquatic incidents



Applicability of Policy:

This policy and procedure applies to all employees of :_______________________ (insert agency name) who work directly with individuals, funded by DDS, whether self-hire or through the agency and requires that they are trained in the current DDS Water Safety Policy and Procedure, the current DDS Aquatic Activity Screening for all individuals that they work with, all Water Safety Checklists (for Level 5 – independent swimmers that they work with) as required and are aware of the individual’s needs in and around the water. *Note the timeframes for updating all Aquatic Activity Screenings, Water Safety Checklists and staff training must be adhered to, as noted in the current DDS Water Safety Procedure. Documentation must be kept on file at the service location.


Purpose:

The purpose of this procedure is to ensure that all staff working with individuals funded by DDS are trained and aware of the individual’s needs in and around the water and to ensure that all individuals are safe when participating in aquatic activities, any activities proximal to water or any other outing.



Procedure:

(From: DDS Procedure No. : I.PR.E.001)

https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DDS/DDS_Manual/IGRR004RFPProcessforSelectingQualifiedProviders/HealthStandard171WaterSafety.docx?la=en



1) ____________________ (insert agency name) will adhere to the current DDS Water Safety Policy and Procedure until which time the Policy and Procedure is revised and approved for implementation. Once the DDS Water Safety Policy and Procedure is revised and implemented _________(insert agency name) shall develop a new Water Safety Policy and Procedure to comply with the requirements therein.

2)_____________________ (insert agency name) shall ensure that an DDS Aquatic Activity Screening is completed each year (at the time of the IP) and kept on file.

3)_____________________ (insert agency name) shall ensure that a Water Safety Checklist is completed each year (for all Level 5 – independent swimmers), reviewed with the individual and kept on file annually, between March and May.

4)_____________________ (insert agency name) shall ensure that all employees of the agency that work with individuals are trained in the individual’s current DDS Aquatic Activity Screening, which is updated annually. Documentation of training will be kept on file at the program location. This should be done within 30 days of hire then every year between March and May.

5)For planned water activities such as swimming, boating, fishing, skating, etc, the appropriate staff will submit a Water Safety Plan to the agency designee (as outlined in the DDS Water Safety Procedure) for approval, prior to the start of the activity.

6) For water related incidents, the agency shall comply with the requirements of notification, as set forth in the DDS Water Safety Procedure.

7) The agency should consider all potential water locations and potential safety risks as well as staff swimming ability and their ability to respond / assist individuals in the event of an emergency.



Keeping individuals and staff safe at all times is the first and foremost priority.



Submitted by:______________________________________ Date:_________________

Title:_____________________________________________

DDS Water Safety P&P Qualified Provider Temp 12/1/2015


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