CLARK COUNTY REC. WATER NEWS June 2020 Special Issue

A message from Clark County Public Health concerning recreational water facilities Recreational water partners in Washington: Greetings. This message is to give you an update on how recreational water facilities can reopen in Phase 3, best practices for reopening, and preventing the transmission of COVID-19 in your facility. Ensure to read and review Washington State Department of Health Guidance for Reopening Water Recreation Facilities during COVID-19 To determine bather capacity read and review this *NEW* guidance Water Recreation Facility Occupancy in phase 3 and 4 (Supplemental Guidance) Clark County is on track to apply for Phase 3 on 6/26/20, we do not know how long it will take for our application to be approved. Once approved, facilities will then be allowed to reopen. To find out which phase your county is currently in, see this website . To learn what data are used to assess COVID-19 risk, see this website .

PHASE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS TO REOPENING

Phase 1: No Water Recreation Facilities are allowed to open during this phase except General Use (e.g. athletic clubs and municipal pools) facilities for appointment only lap swimming and small group (groups of 5 or less) swim lessons following this guidance* *This guidance has been updated to comply with Department of Health and WAC 246-260* Phase 2: No Water Recreation Facilities are allowed to open during this phase except for float tanks, designated swim areas in natural waters. Phase 3: Facilities are allowed to open with occupancy and bather capacity restrictions. At any given time the facility must limit the number of patrons in each water body to less than 50% calculated bather capacity, limit the total number of people (staff and patrons)to 50 within the entire facility for large facilities, and practice a minimum of six-foot physical at all times regardless of being or or out of the water except for people from the same household . Refer to Water Recreation Facility Occupancy in phase 3 and 4 (Supplemental Guidance) to calculate bather capacity and further guidance. If implementation of physical distancing and reducing bather capacity is not easily done, do not open the facility until Phase 4. If you have not already, contact DLCntyHealthWaterRec@clark.wa.gov if you are not reopening in 2020. Implement user rotation and staggering as necessary to control crowds. Have a written Safety Plan outlining how the facility will prevent the spread of COVID-19 that is as protective as the requirements from the Department of Labor & Industries found here. This plan DOES NOT need to be submitted to the state or Clark County Public Health for approval but must be retained on the premises and be made available to regulatory agencies during site visits.                                                                                                                                                           Phase 4: Facilities are allowed to open with some restrictions. The number of people in the same enclosure may be above 50. Continue the six-foot physical distancing requirement. Refer to Water Recreation Facility Occupancy in phase 3 and 4 (Supplemental Guidance) to calculate bather capacity and further guidance and examples. Implement user rotation and staggering as necessary to control crowd.

Guidelines that apply to all Water Recreations Facilities in all Phases Facility Safety Refer to the guidance document on reopening after a long period shut-down. Ensure that the facility is safe to reopen and meets all requirements in Chapters 246-260 WAC and 246-262 WAC, as applicable. Below, are some simple checklists: Barrier checklist Are there any gaps that a 4-inch ball could fit through? Do all the gates and doors self-close and self-latch? If the fence mesh exceeds 1.25 inches, are slats installed? Are there any stepping points that may allow unauthorized access? Are the handles for each entrance at 60 inches or secured with a keyed entry?   Pool deck checklist Are there any trip hazards on the deck? Is the deck furniture organized to allow room for emergencies? Are your signs readable, filled in and current for your facility’s rules? Are the handrails secured? Are there any rough or abrasive areas that need to be addressed? Emergency equipment Does your emergency phone dial out? Pool: Is your double crook hook on a 12-foot solid pole and is your life ring attached to a rope? Spa: Does your emergency shutoff make an audible sound while turning off the main drain and jet pumps? If lifeguarded: Is the lifeguard buoy and backboard in good repair?

Physical Distancing Maintain six-foot physical distancing for employees and patrons through all phases. This applies to all parts of the facility (in the water, decks, bathrooms, shower rooms, locker rooms, and other communal areas). Develop a strategy for patrons to maintain the six-foot physical distancing in the water, locker rooms, shower rooms, bathrooms, and other communal areas. This may be accomplished by controlling the number of people using the facility, providing visual cues such as markings on the floor, etc. Close communal areas if that is an option. Post reminders in highly visible locations about how to stop the spread and stay 6 feet apart. Refer to CDC resources (example shown above) linked here for signs in multiple languages to print and post. Remove or rearrange lounge chairs and tables as necessary. Adopt other prevention measures such as barriers to block sneezes and coughs where physical distancing is not possible. For example, this may be appropriate for front desk personnel.

Personal Hygiene Encourage staff and patrons to protect themselves and others. Wash hands often with soap and hot water for at least 20 seconds. Provide an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60%alcohol in addition to (not as a replacement for) handwashing stations if desired. Stay home if you are sick. Stay home as much as possible. Follow Governor Inslee’s Stay Home, Stay Healthy order. The governor’s office announced a mandatory mask wearing order effective June 28. Masks are required in any indoor or outdoor public space. For outdoor spaces, masks are only required if 6 feet distancing cannot be maintained. if you have questions refer to Information available here. Provide training to staff on how to properly use masks Identify personal protective equipment (PPE) and cloth face coverings in accordance with L&I requirements on facial coverings and industry specific COVID-19 standards. Provide the necessary PPE and supplies to staff. Environmental Hygiene Ensure frequent cleaning and disinfection, especially for high-touch surfaces. Refer to these recommendations by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Examples of high-touch surfaces include but not limited to: Door handles, locker handles, faucets, drinking fountains, toilets, shower handles, diaper changing stations, light switches, pens, chairs, tables, desks, and handrails. Shared equipment such as pool noodles, kickboards, water weights, and inner-tubes should be cleaned between bathers or removed from the pool. Life saving emergency equipment such as emergency life rings and life jacket loaners are not being required by our health officer to be cleaned between bathers, we recommend following this cleaning procedure created by the Life Jacket Association, if possible.  Limit Access to Facility Screen all staff for COVID-19 symptoms and keep those with symptoms out of the facility. COVID-19 symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. Have a policy in place to exclude staff and patrons who develop COVID-19 symptoms while at the facility, isolate them, call for medical treatment if necessary, and to disinfect surfaces touched by them. Discourage access to the facility by patrons who may be infectious by providing: Signage at the entrance, and Information handout, verbal instruction, or whatever method works best for your facility. WAC 246-260-131(5)(a)(iii) requires that the facility owner posts a signage for “Prohibiting use by anyone with a communicable disease or anyone who has been ill with vomiting or diarrhea within the last two weeks.” Other considerations Educate employees about COVID-19 in the language they best understand. The education should include the signs, symptoms and risk factors associated with COVID-19 and how to prevent spread. This could be in the form of in-person training (while practicing physical distancing), on-line training, handouts, posters, etc.  Follow requirements in Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 20-46 High-Risk Employees – Workers’ Rights. Keep a safe and healthy facility in accordance with state and federal law, and comply with COVID-19 worksite-specific safety practices, as outlined in Governor Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” Proclamation 20-25, and in accordance with the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries General Coronavirus Prevention Under Stay Home, Stay Healthy Order and the Washington State Department of Health Workplace and Employer Resources & Recommendations.

MORE INFORMATION AND RESOURCES If you have more questions about COVID-19, please call the Washington State Department of Health Assistance hotline at 1-800-525-0127 OR s ubmit inquiries by filling out the Inquiry Form online.   You can sign-up for Office of the Governor, Department of Health, and Department of Commerce updates by subscribing to email or text alerts at the Washington State Coronavirus Response (COIVD-19) website.

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The following resources will help you stay up-to-date on the current COVID-19 situation:  ·        Clark County Public Health Novel Coronavirus ·        WA State Department of Health 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak (COVID-19) ·        WA State Coronavirus Response (COVID-19) ·        Frequently Asked Questions ·        CDC Coronavirus (COVID-19) ·        Governor Inslee’s proclamations For questions about your own health, COVID-19 testing, or testing results, please contact your health care provider.

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