CONTAMINATION RESPONSE FOR VOMIT ON POOL SURFACES
- Block off area of spill from patrons
- Not necessary to clear the pool. Smile, stay positive and calm. Take a business-like approach.
- Follow Clean Up Procedure for Blood or Bodily Fluids.
- Continue to use the pool as appropriate per Maricopa County Guidelines.
CONTAMINATION RESPONSE FOR VOMIT IN THE POOL
If necessary, clear the area and have a staff member skim the vomit out with a net. Health code does not require pool to be cleared for vomit. However, in the case of a large amount of vomit in the small pool, it may be necessary to clear the pool in order to ensure remove all of the vomit. In this instance, the baby class may also be relocated for the comfort of the parents and swimmers.
- In the large pool, if area needs to be cleared for vomit removal and there is not water space to relocate the class, instructors may teach their class on the pool deck.
- Inform the site supervisor; who makes the following announcement to the parents:
“We’ve had a vomit accident. We follow the Maricopa County Environmental Health Code regulations which states it is NOT necessary to clear the pool. We can clear the area for the comfort of our swimmers but the water is still safe. We’ll get it cleaned up right away, and get your kids back into their normal areas shortly.”
- Using a net, remove all vomit material from the pool. Only vacuum if absolutely necessary.
- Test the pool for free chlorine and pH. Acceptable level ranges: free chlorine 1 – 5ppm, pH 7.4 – 7.6. If either measurement is out of the acceptable range, add the appropriate chemical and amount to rectify the problem.
- Reorganize the pool as necessary.
- Rinse any non-disposable cleaning tools such as nets and buckets with water over floor sink to remove debris then saturate with Cavicide solution and let air dry
CONTAMINATION RESPONSE FOR BLOOD IN POOL
Blood contamination does not pose a public health risk in swimmers.
CONTAMINATION RESPONSE FOR BLOOD ON POOL SURFACES (DECK)
Follow bodily fluid cleanup protocol.