What are facility staff required to do in case of critical injuries?

In the event of critical injuries at an aquatic facility, it is essential for staff to document and preserve the scene. This is critical for several reasons. Proper documentation helps to ensure that the specifics of the incident are recorded accurately, which can be vital for further investigations and for understanding how the incident occurred. It provides a factual basis for analyzing safety protocols and potentially preventing future occurrences.

Preserving the scene allows investigators to assess the situation in its original context, helping to identify any hazards, contributing factors, or violations of safety standards that may have led to the incident. It promotes thorough investigation and accountability, ensuring that the response to the incident is carried out based on reliable evidence.

While notifying local authorities and providing first aid are critical components of emergency response, they occur alongside the necessity for documentation. Staff must act quickly to assist injured individuals but also need to ensure that the scene is as intact as possible until proper investigations can follow. Hence, documenting and preserving the scene is paramount in the management of critical injury situations at aquatic facilities.