Delaware Coalition for Injury Prevention
Drowning Prevention Team
Team Leader:
Jennifer Whaley, RN, CCRN
Member Agencies:
American Red Cross of Delmarva Peninsula, Emergency Medical Services for Children – Office of Emergency Medical Services – Division of Public Health, Delaware State Fire School, City of Milford Parks and Recreation, Kent County Department of Parks and Recreation Administration, Beebe Medical Center, Sussex County Emergency Medical Services
Key Objective:
Prevent water related and drowning deaths in the State of Delaware by educating Delawareans about drowning / submersion through public outreach.
Key 2011 Projects:
- Surf Injury Research Project
- Community Outreach Projects
- Develop Drowning and Submersion TEACH VIP Power point.
- Update the Drowning / Submersion injury prevention plan in the state’s strategic plan for 2011 – 2016.
Brief Project Description:
The Surf Injury Research Project is in collaboration with Beebe Medical Center, which receives many surf related injuries. Data is being correlated regarding the incidences of injuries and surf conditions. Community outreach projects will be held in schools and other community venues. Water rescue events, water safety relay, Safe Kids Designated Child Watcher tags, education, and TEACH VIP will be incorporated in public outreach initiatives. The Drowning/Submersion injury prevention plan, 2005 – 2010, will be updated for 2011 – 2016.
Project Outcome:
The Surf Injury Research Project is a long term project over the next five years; data collection will continue to be gathered and shared. The community outreach programs will provide safety information to a variety of age groups. The TEACH VIP program on prevention of drowning and submersion will be developed and included in the coalition web site. The Drowning/Submersion injury prevention plan for 2011 – 2016 will be written with collaboration of coalition partners
