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Chapter 8 – Methods for Routine Control of RWIs<br />
Chapter: Chapter 8 (pages 65-84)<br />
Suggested Time:<br />
PowerPoint Slides:<br />
Materials:<br />
60 minutes<br />
Chapter 8 PowerPoint Slides<br />
Recreational Water Illnesses Handbook<br />
Objectives: At the end of this chapter the student will be able to:<br />
List the sources of pathogenic microorganisms that cause RWIs<br />
Explain the recommended methods for control of infectious RWIs<br />
Reason for monitoring disinfection systems<br />
How to control chemically induced RWIs<br />
The need for bather education in the control of RWIs<br />
Leading Questions:<br />
What steps would you take to prevent and control RWIs in your facility?<br />
What do you believe is the most important step in the prevention of RWIs in your<br />
facility?<br />
Who should be trained at the aquatic facility and why?<br />
Key Points: List the sources of pathogenic microorganisms. Be sure to include the following (pp<br />
66-68).<br />
Discuss fi ll/replacement water as a source<br />
Discuss person-to-person spread<br />
Discuss outbreaks that arise from biofi lms<br />
Key Points: List the various methods of controlling infectious RWIs (pp. 68-74). Be sure to<br />
include the following:<br />
The need for maintaining a constant residual in the water<br />
What is meant by a minimum disinfectant concentration<br />
A defi nition of CT values<br />
Mathematical equation for calculating a CT value<br />
How CT values can assist an operator<br />
Perform a sample CT value calculation<br />
CDC minimum CT values for selected pathogens<br />
Which infectious RWIs are most diffi cult to control?<br />
Key Points: Explain effective methods of monitoring disinfectant (p. 75). Be sure to include the<br />
following:<br />
How often to monitor<br />
Methods available to monitor<br />
Effectiveness of the various monitoring methods<br />
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