Section 400.4136. Recreational activities, equipment, and supplies; swimming restriction.

(1) An institution shall have and follow a written policy regarding recreational activities, equipment maintenance, appropriate supervision related to age of youth and developmental level of youth, and training of staff involved in recreational activities.

(2)   Residents shall be provided a variety of indoor and outdoor recreational activities designed to meet the residents' needs.

(3)   An institution shall provide appropriate recreation supplies and equipment.

(4)   Swimming shall be permitted only where and when a qualified lifeguard is on duty and who is not counted in the staffing ratio.

(5)    As used in this rule, high adventure activity means a program that requires specially  trained  staff   or  special  safety  precautions  to  reduce  the   possibility  of  an

accident.  If the institution provides high adventure activities, including swimming, the institution shall have and follow a program statement that covers all of the following:

(a)       Activity   leader   training    and   certification   and    experience   qualifications appropriate to the activity.

(b)   Specific staff-to-resident ratio appropriate to the activity.

(c)   Classifications and limitations for resident participation.

(d)  Arrangement, maintenance, and inspection of the activity area.

(e)    Equipment and the biannual inspection and maintenance of the equipment and the program by a nationally recognized inspection process.

(f)  Safety precautions.

(g)    High adventure activities shall be conducted by an adult who has training or experience in conducting the activity.

(6)   If institution staff take youth away from the institution for 1 or more overnights, the institution shall keep a travel plan on file at the institution. The travel plan shall include an itinerary and pre-established check-in times.

History: 2015 AACS.