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National Board Approves Standard Revision!
At the April 2009 ACA National Board meeting, the board approved the recommended revision to Standard HW-17 (concerns availability of an AED). EFFECTIVE 2010, the following standard will be implemented (this wording will replace the current wording of Standard HW-17):
Does the camp have access to an AED (automated electronic defibrillator), available within the timeframes recommended by the American Red Cross and managed by trained personnel. The AED may be located on the camp property or available through another provider.
This standard will NOT be mandatory and will not apply to trip or travel camps or other off-site programs.
This recommendation came from the National Standards Commission after much research and discussion with individuals both from the camp field as well as authoritative sources. Please contact Rhonda at rmickelson@acacamps.org should you have any questions.
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Is Your Camp Being Visited in 2009?
If your camp is scheduled for an accreditation visit during the 2009 season, remember the following:
- Accreditation applies to all camp programs and services offered under the same camp name throughout the year, except for single-day events.
- Make sure you have downloaded the most recent updates! These are posted at: www.ACAcamps.org; click on the Accreditation tab in the center of the page. There is one update that is inclusive of ALL revisions from May 2007 – January 2008. There is a second update that only includes those revisions voted on by the Council of Delegates in December 2007.
- We strongly recommend (some Sections require) a Written Documentation Preview (WDP). Work with your assigned visitor to take advantage of the very helpful opportunity. A WDP does not have to take place in person – documents can be shared electronically, via mail, etc.
Remember, the ACA-accreditation process is designed to be an educational experience. Include key staff as you prepare for your visit, and let your entire staff know what's happening on the day of the visit.
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