Pool Safety Standards and Public Perceptions Analysis
Analysis of survey data regarding pool safety standards, public expectations of health assessments at pools, and effectiveness of health inspections, along with concerns about injury, water contamination, physical features impacting swimmer safety, and accessory items for health and safety.
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Based on the information presented today, do you think the same standards should apply to pools from group 1 (tourist lodging) and group 2 (all other locations)? N=20 100% 90% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 18 40% 30% 20% 5% 1 5% 1 10% 0% Yes No Undecided
In your opinion, does the public assume or expect VDH is performing health and safety assessments at public pools? N=20 100% 90% 80% 65% 70% 60% 50% 13 40% 30% 20% 15% 3 20% 4 10% 0% Yes No Undecided
Based on the information presented today, do you think VDH pool inspections are effective in assessing preventative measures for injury and drowning at non-tourist lodging pools? N=20 100% 85% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 17 40% 30% 20% 10% 2 5% 1 10% 0% Yes No Undecided
What is your primary health concern at your pool? N=18 100% 90% 80% 70% 56% 60% 50% 33% 40% 10 30% 11% 2 20% 6 10% 0% Injury (cuts, scrapes, falls) Illness (fecal events, proper disinfectant levels) Fatal and non-fatal drowning (serious submersion and asphyxiation events)
What is your biggest concern in water contamination prevention? N=18 100% 90% 78% 80% 70% 60% 14 50% 40% 30% 11% 2 11% 2 20% 0% 10% 0% Lack of public health messaging (e.g. shower before swimming, don't swim if you've had diarrhea in the last two weeks) Lack of fecal event response plans Safe surfaces - nonslip decks, well- maintained ladders and steps Lack of messaging on bathroom breaks and swim diaper checks for children
What physical feature do you feel has the greatest impact to swimmer health and safety? N=17 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 35% 35% 40% 29% 30% 6 6 20% 5 10% 0% Anti-entrapment drain covers Properly maintained fence and gate Safe surfaces - nonslip decks, well-maintained ladders and steps
What accessory item do you feel has the greatest impact to swimmer health and safety? N=17 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 41% 50% 29% 40% 24% 30% 7 20% 6% 1 5 4 10% 0% Hardwired phone for calling EMS/911 First aid kit Safety signage (e.g. CPR protocol, lifeguard warning, pool rules) Lifesaving equipment (e.g. shepherd's hook, life preserver)
Please select all impression statements that apply to you, or have applied to you in the past. You may choose more than one. N=19 respondents, 32 responses How does my pool demonstrate to the public that it is a safe and healthy facility? (n=8) 25% I have sometimes thought it unfair competition when another pool invested less in health and safety than my pool. (n=4) 13% How does my pool demonstrate to an insurance carrier that it is a safe and healthy facility? (n=6) 19% How do I know that my pool meets health and safety standards? (n=5) 16% I work/operate in an area where there is confusion between local codes in adjacent municipalities. (n=3) 9% I'm attending, but not in the industry (select no other choices). (n=3) 9% 9% None of these. (n=3) *Percentages based on n=32 as denominator.
Data Limitations and Notes Response may be from one person representing an entire organization Response may be from a group of people who were responding collectively under one response Small N for analysis Not every response was completed by each respondent Responses may vary based on respondent s role at the respective agency/organization
