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Patron Surveillance, Victim Recognition, Effective Scanning, EAP’s. We’re almost finished!. Patron Surveillance has four elements…. Victim recognition Effective scanning Lifeguard stations Area of responsibility. DVD Segment: Effective Surveillance. Victim Recognition…True or False.
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Patron Surveillance, Victim Recognition, Effective Scanning, EAP’s We’re almost finished!
Patron Surveillance has four elements…. • Victim recognition • Effective scanning • Lifeguard stations • Area of responsibility
Victim Recognition…True or False • Drowning victims always cry out for help
True or False… • Active drowning victims stay straight up and down in the water while struggling.
True or False • Active drowning victims use a leg kick, not their arms, to help keep themselves afloat.
True or False…. • Active drowning victims may struggle for 20 to 60 seconds before going under.
True or False…. • Passive drowning victims can be submerged or on the surface.
True or False…. • Distressed swimmer and active drowning victims look very similar in the water.
True or False…. • Swimming can help an intoxicated person become sober.
Effective Scanning • Scan people in your assigned area • Look above and below the surface • Scan from point to point • Scan crowded areas carefully • Do not be distracted
Lifeguard Stations • Lifeguards will often switch positions to help them to stay alert
Area of Responsibility • Lifeguard supervisor determines area of responsibility • This may be total coverage or zone coverage • Back-up coverage
The RID Factor • Three reasons for drowning in supervised areas… R – Recognition: Failure of LG to recognize victim I – Intrusion: Intrusion of secondary duties D: Distraction: Distraction from watching patrons
Patron Surveillance at Play Structures • Pay close attention to non-swimmers • Watch that patrons return to surface after dropping into water • Keep play orderly and safe
Emergency Action Plans • Detailed plans describing everyone’s responsibilities during an emergency • Should be practiced during in-services • Should be in policy/procedure manual