NSPF^® Current Press Releases

New Emergency Response Planning Online Course Launched by NSPF^®
(05/17/2010)

The new Emergency Response Planning (ERP) online training course was launched this week by the National Swimming Pool Foundation® (NSPF®). The course teaches managers how to develop an effective emergency response action plan. Establishing an ERP is the critical first step organizations can take to minimize injuries to staff and patrons, and administer care when responding to emergencies.

"Planning for calamity can mean the difference between misery and prosperity," stresses Thomas M. Lachocki, Ph.D., and CEO of NSPF. "Whether you are managing an aquatic facility, manufacturing plant, retail store, building or service company, emergency response planning must be the number one priority to preserving the health and safety of your employees, patrons and business."

This interactive course features narration, images, video, and exercises and includes a copy of the recently published NSPF handbook Emergency Response Planning. The course can be completed in about two hours and costs $50.00 USD per student. NSPF is an approved Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).

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American Physical Therapy Association Aquatic Section Summit Partners with 2010 World Aquatic Health™ Conference
(03/08/2010)

The Aquatic Physical Therapy Section of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) will hold its Summit in conjunction with the 2010 World Aquatic Health™ Conference (WAHC™) scheduled October 6-8, at the Antlers Hilton Hotel located in downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado. The WAHC is sponsored by the National Swimming Pool Foundation® (NSPF®).

The collaboration brings together two leading organizations who spotlight the unique properties of the aquatic environment to enhance health.

"We are excited to be collaborating with the NSPF on the World Aquatic Health Conference to help us elevate the practice and acceptance of aquatic physical therapy and to learn from leading researchers," says Sharon H. Kneebone, IOM, CAE, Acting Executive Officer Aquatic Physical Therapy Section, APTA. "The WAHC has great appeal because it also presents leading experts on many illness and injury prevention topics that our members are interested in learning more about," adds Bess Maxwell, Ph.D., PT the President of the APTA Aquatic Section.

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2010 World Aquatic Health™ Conference Delivers Visionary Science, Artful Application
(04/29/2010)

For the seventh consecutive year, global recreational water leaders will gather at the World Aquatic Health™ Conference (WAHC™), slated for October 6-8, at the Antlers Hilton Hotel in downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado. The WAHC delivers visionary science so leaders can create artful application to foster growth. Over 300 attendees come together each year to understand emerging issues, identify opportunities and formulate future plans. Hosted by the National Swimming Pool Foundation® and the Aquatic Physical Therapy Section of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), this year’s conference promises “enough research and learning to make your head swim.” The Aquatic Physical Therapy Section of the APTA will hold their Aquatic Summit in conjunction with the WAHC. Also, several creative events have been added to the conference to further inspire thought leaders.

Poster Session and Juried Aquatic Art Exhibition Adds to Texture of Conference
In addition to six symposia featuring 42 seminars, the WAHC will present a first-ever scientific poster session to spotlight a broader canvas of research. Poster sessions are a powerful way to meet researchers and to understand scientific advances in a more intimate environment.

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American Red Cross and National Swimming Pool Foundation^® Promote
Water Safety and Good Home Pool Maintenance with New Online Course
(06/15/2009)

The American Red Cross and National Swimming Pool Foundation^® announced today the premiere of the online Home Pool Essentials™: Maintenance and Safety course. Home Pool Essentials teaches pool care and water safety techniques to help home pool and hot tub owners stay safer and enjoy a well maintained environment this summer. For an enrollment fee of $19.95, the course allows consumers to learn at their leisure at www.HomePoolEssentials.org.

Many pool builders and hot tub retailers wish to instruct homeowners on proper maintenance and prevention. Owners who are better equipped to prevent accidents reduce risk for friends and family and liability for builders, dealers, and service professionals. "The course also helps owners to identify problems and work more effectively with retail and service professionals," says Alex Antoniou, Ph.D., Director of Educational Programs at the National Swimming Pool Foundation (NSPF^®). "The better our industry prevents accidents and makes maintenance easier, the more prosperous our future," Antoniou concludes. Industry professionals are encouraged to refer new customers to www.HomePoolEssentials.org or to contact NSPF for information on reselling the online course.

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