DS, SS or PRO staff use the indicators in the table below to determine which protocol to follow.

FECAL PROTOCOL TABLE

INDICATORS

PROCEDURE

1. Use the Fecal Protocol Table to determine which protocol to follow. 
2. Clear pool of all swimmers. Smile, stay positive and calm. Take a business-like approach.
3. A solid stool fecal deposit will be determined if the water at the spot of the incident is not cloudy, and complete clean-up of the fecal matter is possible with a net
4. Inform the Site Supervisor who makes the following announcement to the parents: 
   “We are clearing the pool due to a fecal deposit. It will take us a few minutes to get the area cleaned. We will be teaching your children on the pool deck. Once we’ve tested and confirmed that the water is safe for all swimmers, teachers, and parents we will get them back in.”
5. Implement alternative activity for the swimmers out of the pool and away from contaminated areas.
6. Deck Supervisor or trained staff member:
   • Put on personal protective equipment if needed and maintain universal precautions.
   • Remove all material from the pool using a net, scoop or bucket. If the fecal matter is in a net, make sure the net is contained in a trash bag or a bucket.
   • Dispose of it in a garbage bag or it can be placed down a sanitation drain. Sanitation drains include: slop sink drain, toilet or shower drain. 
   • Check the deck, gutter, and showers for any additional trailing fecal matter and remove the matter by washing matter down a shower drain and/or following the clean-up procedures for Blood and Bodily Fluids.
   • Test the pool for free chlorine. Acceptable level ranges: free chlorine 1 – 5 ppm, If chlorine is out of the acceptable range, immediately retest. If under 1.0 ppm, add the appropriate amount to rectify the problem. Add chlorine to the slurry tank. If you get a number above 5 ppm, retest and add chlorine neutralizer accordingly.
   • 32nd St Small Pool: if free chlorine is below 1 ppm, keep the pool clear of people, and add chlorine directly to the pool. Wait 10-15 minutes, and check chlorine again. If free chlorine is between 1-5 ppm, it is safe to re-open. If not, retest and add chlorine as needed.
7. Re-open the pool when the following conditions are met:
   • Is there any visible fecal matter in the pool, gutters, deck, or showers?
     • If “Yes”, clean before proceeding
   • Is the pool water turbid (cloudy)?
     • If “Yes” evaluate the turbidity. Is this isolated or the entire pool? Give it time to clear up and evaluate again (pump, filters, and UV system will clear the pool over time)
   • Can you see the bottom of the pool clearly?
     • If “No”, give time to clear up before proceeding
   • Is the Free Chlorine number between 1 ppm - 5 ppm?
     • If “No” give it time and retest
   • Are instructors/ deck supervisors in position and ready to re-open the pool?
     • If “Yes”, proceed to reopening pool
8. Rinse any non-disposable cleaning tools such as mop, buckets, and brushes with water over floor sink to remove debris. Then saturate with the Cavicide solution and let air dry.
9. Remove gloves and place in plastic garbage bags with all soiled cleaning materials. 
10. Securely tie up plastic garbage bags and discard.
11. Thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water.
12. Once the situation is resolved, the Site Supervisor communicates to families.
    • The delay could possibly overlap half hours affecting the end of one class and beginning of the next. Guidelines:
      • < 5 min = free tootsie pop
      • 5-15 minutes: credit for half of the lesson tuition
      • 15 min+ = full credit
    • Issuing credits tutorial here. See step 7.
13. Communicate in shift notes as necessary.