2023 FW POOL COVID-19 GUIDELINES

*We will continue to monitor all guidelines set forth by our local jurisdiction, the state and the CDC and will update our procedures accordingly.

PRACTICE SAFE HYGIENE

·         STAY HOME if you have any COVID-19 symptoms, or have tested positive, or were exposed to someone with COVID-19 within the last 14 days.

·         Wash your hands often.

·         Cover your coughs and sneezes.

·         Staff temperatures will be checked before reporting to work.

·         Cloth Face Coverings should be worn in the building, but are not required on deck and should not be worn when in the water (difficult to breathe through when wet).

·         All diapers must be covered by snug fitting rubber pants.

LIFEGUARDS ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR EDUCATING CHILDREN ON PROPER GUIDELINES. PARENTS OR LEGAL GAURDIANS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CHILDREN WHILE ON PREMISES.

SIGN IN/SIGN OUT

·         We will operate per the capacity guidelines set forth by the county, state and CDC.

·         All members and their guests will enter and depart the pool via the meeting room to sign in and out. Please observe the signs to allow for a 6-foot distance between members.

·         Only three families at a time should be in the meeting room for sign in.

·         Guards will sign in and out each family member and/or guest.

·         Guards will give each person a wristband to ensure that we have not missed anyone entering the facility. This allows us to ensure proper contact tracing and compliance with capacity limits.

·         Once you are signed in, please exit the meeting room onto the pool deck.

·         YOU MUST SIGN OUT WHEN YOU LEAVE and return the pool pass wristband.

MODIFIED LAYOUTS

·         The meeting room will not be available for use or congregating while we are under COVID-19 guidelines except for:

o    signing in/out

o    medical help

·         To increase circulation of fresh air as much as possible, windows and doors will stay open and fans will stay on.

·         The set up of tables and chairs on the deck ensures enough space for social distancing. Please do not move tables and chairs. If you need help with extra seating, please ask staff for help.

·         Members and their guests may bring their own chairs if they’d like, however staff will routinely sanitize tables and chairs as their usage turns over.

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CLEANING AND DISINFECTING

·         We will clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces at least daily and shared objects each time they are used. For example;

-  Chairs, tables

- Door handles and surfaces of restrooms, hand washing stations, diaper-changing stations, and showers

- Handrails on ladders and stairs

         Disinfectants will be securely stored behind the sign-in counter away from children.

SHARED OBJECTS

        We will not have any equipment available for shared use. For example, goggles, snorkels, noodles, kick boards. Please feel free to bring you own.

COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

         We have developed a response protocol if any patron reports having COVID-19 symptoms, informs us of they were informed of a positive test for COVID-19, or reports being exposed to someone with COVID-19 within the last 14 days:

o   There will be a designated COVID contact within the FWPA organization for any of the above listed COVID issues occur.

o   Designated COVID contact will notify local health authorities of COVID-19 reports.

o   Designated COVID contact will notify staff, patrons, and swimmers of potential exposure as indicated on our sign in sheets, while maintaining confidentiality.

o   The pool will briefly close and complete a full cleaning based on CDC guidelines.

    STAFF TRAINING

·         All staff will be trained on all safety protocols to include the following;

o    Recognizing COVID-19 signs and symptoms;

o    Conducting daily health checks of staff before opening;

o    Respectfully implementing any applicable privacy laws and regulations

o    If someone shows symptoms;

  All staff, patrons and swimmers will immediately be separated

o    Communication system from the Board of Directors

  Guidelines will be sent to all staff, patrons, and swimmers to self-report if they have symptoms of COVID-19, a positive test for COVID-19, or were exposed to someone with COVID-19 within the last 14 days

Local health authorities will be notified of COVID-19 cases

Staff, patrons, and swimmers (as feasible) will be notified of potential COVID-19 exposures while maintaining confidentiality in accordance with the HIPAA Laws

Staff, patrons, and swimmers will be notified of the pool closure until further notice