CAI-NJ April 2021

The following is a good example of a COVID‑19 Outdoor Pool Operation Checklist For CPOPP :

Staff Requirements r Designate Social Distance Ambassador & COVID-19 Point of Contact r Supply COVID-19 Awareness Training r Establish PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) Protocols & Supply Staff r Compliant Policy for Screening Staff Members Entering Facility r Establish Police Notification Policy Infection Control r Install Sanitizer Stations Throughout Facility (min. 60% strength) r Provide Ample Cleaning Supplies & Soap r Schedule & Procedure for Cleaning Frequently Touched Surfaces & Equipment r Establish Rules to Avoid Sharing of Waterplay Equipment r Establish Furniture Policy — No Sharing, Sanitize Between Use or Eliminate r Separate Tables, Benches, etc. to Encourage Social Distance r Remove Equipment/Features that Impede Social Distance Admittance Procedures r Modify Entry/Exits to Avoid Crowding & Congregation r Signage at Entry Points to Support Social Distance Practices r Cashless Options for Any Purchases r Sign-in Sheet Maintained to Support Contact Tracing r Set Facility Capacity —May not Exceed 50% Max Facility Grounds Capacity r Establish Plan to Control Capacity —Reservations, Modified Schedule etc.

Restrooms r Foot Coverings Required r Use Motion Sensors where Possible (Soaps, Doors, Faucets) r Limit Occupancy to Maintain Social Distance r Support Social Distance & HandWashing Through Signage r Schedule for Cleaning Frequently Touched Surfaces Face Coverings r Encouraged when Recommended Social Distance Can- not be Main-tained r No Swimming with Masks r Staff Supplied with Masks — Guards do not Wear Masks While Actively Guarding Signage (See Signage on CDC Website for Examples) r Face Coverings Policies Posted r No Swimming with a Mask r Encourage Frequent Hand Washing r Stay Home if Sick r Encourage Social Distancing r Mark Deck for Appropriate Spacing Anywhere a Line May Form (ex: Entry, Exit, Restrooms) Communication & Public Outreach Plan Educate patrons on restrictions, expectations and the impor- tance of social distancing and hygiene through:

r Signage r Website r Pool Rules r Text & Email r Mobile Applications r Newsletters

“Guards do not Wear Masks While Actively Guarding”

r Articulate Emergency Evacuation Procedure r Advise Anyone Feeling Sick to Stay Home

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If you decide to open your pool, it is important to reach out to your professionals, management, and counsel to review the procedures and protocols that need to be put in place. n

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