PRINCIPLES OF QUALITY IMPROVEMENT MICHAEL JOSEPHSON IT IS IMPORTANT THAT IN TIMES OF UNCERTAINTY, AN ORGANIZATION THAT FAILS TO EVOLVE CAN EASILY CEASE TO EXIST. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION BE A TOP PRIORITY. You don’t have to be sick to get better. Every system or process and every person can […]
In the November 2012 issue of the International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education, research completed by Andres C. Cornett, Hiroki Naganobori, and Joel M. Stager is presented racing starts and water depth. This information is timely given the recent discussions prompted by the Model Aquatic Health Code. This study researches the potential for injury when […]
The revision to the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law on July 26, 2010, published in the Federal Register on September 15, 2010, and went into effect on March 15, 2011. Full compliance with the regulations was originally slated for March 15, 2012. In January, 2012, the Department of Justice released a Technical […]
The MAHC Facility Design & Construction Module aims to fill holes other codes don’t address and provide scientifically based best practices. See where the recommendations have the largest impact. The following article was published in Aquatics International in the November / December 2012 Issue The goal of the Model Aquatic Health Code is to codify […]
In May of 2012, Soaring Eagle Waterpark & Hotel held their grand opening for the newly completed 243 room hotel which features a 45,000 sq. ft. indoor water park. Built to accommodate 850 fun and thrill seekers, this could just another joint venture hotel/waterpark. However what sets Soaring Eagle apart, is not the multiple indoor/outdoor […]
The following presentation was presented at the FINA World Aquatics Convention held in Moscow Russia on October 31, 2012 What is the definition of Success for a Swimming Pool? It may depend on who you ask. For the Athlete it may be to create an environment that allows them to do their lifetime best. This may […]
The Board of Directors of the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP) announces that it has begun search efforts for a successor to President and Chief Executive Officer William Weber, in preparation for his planned departure in late 2013. Appointed in 2005, Weber also serves as ex officio member of the APSP Board and […]
Lawrence (Honky) Hans, age 90, of San Antonio, died on Monday, October 15, 2012. He was a 1939 graduate of Central Catholic High School. Lawrence then went on to serve our country in WWII, first as an aviation cadet and then was a Staff Sergeant in the Infantry during the European Theatre. He was a […]
The CDC posted the Lifeguarfding & Bather Supervision Model Aquatic Health Code Module for public comment on July 20, 2012 with a due date of October 14, 2012. Hydrologicblog posted this announcement with the supporting documents. Lifeguarding & Bather Supervision The Counsilman – Hunsaker team posted a group response in support of the public comment requirements. This […]
The CDC posted the Facility Design and Construction Model Aquatic Health Code Module for public comment on July 20, 2012 with a due date of October 14, 2012. Hydrologicblog posted this announcement with the supporting documents. Facility Design and Construction Module The Counsilman – Hunsaker team posted a group response in support of the public comment […]
