Drowning Prevention Coalition of Arizona

The Drowning Prevention Coalition of Arizona appreciates the continued support of Timothy J. Flood, M.D. and the Arizona Department of Health Service in the creation of this annual report. For an electronic version of this report go to: https://www.azdhs.gov/preparedness/public-health-statistics/index.php#publications  This annual report provides statistical information about drownings and nonfatal drownings occurring in Arizona, with a focus on incidents occurring in Maricopa county. Starting with data for 2016 we analyze Arizona hospitalization data, called the Hospital Discharge Database (HDD). The national switch in late 2015 to ICD-10-CM diagnostic coding allows a robust analyses of admissions to emergency departments and to the inpatient setting. In 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 the HDD recorded 419, 454, 431, and 410 statewide admissions (incidents) among persons of all ages. Young children (0-4 years of age) comprised 952 of these admissions statewide. For the 4-year period, a...

The Drowning Prevention Coalition of Arizona shared best practices and honored water safety advocates during the annual breakfast on Thursday, August 29 with help from SRP and ASU at the AE England Building in Phoenix. Thank you to all who support drowning prevention across Arizona. Jessica Curtis Advocacy Award The recipient of this recognition is defined as an outstanding individual who actively advocates water safety messages and education. Nominees Tracy Koslowski, Drexel Heights Fire District Angela Clark, Lizard Pools& IPSSA Lana Whitehead, SWIMKids USA Elisa Hart, Water Safety Advocate & Mom of Eric Johnson (Haji) Mathai, Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort Kim Lipsky, Az State Parks Family Campout Program And the winner is .... Tracy Koslowski with Drexel Heights Fire District Media Award The recipient oft his recognition is a member of the media who has shown a commitment to drowning prevention and actively promotes water safety. Nominees Jim Wa...

John Harrington is one of the founding members of the Drowning Prevention Coalition of Arizona. After losing an entire kindergarten class of children to drowning in 1988 John Harrington, Linda Kirby and Jay Arthur met to find a solution. We dedicate 30 years of water safety to their efforts. Take a look at 30 years of water safety efforts across the state of Arizona.

FREE Drowning Prevention Webinar Series This webinar series, by Dr. Justin Sempsrott, MD,FAAEM, who is the Medical Director- West Valley Medical Center Emergency Department, Executive Director-Lifeguards Without Borders, Medical Director-International Surf Lifesaving Association and the Medical Director- Starguard Elite It is broken down into smaller segments that can viewed over several sessions and is formatted to be viewed on a mobile. Many agencies are showing it for their in-service or incorporating it into their annual or new hire training.  This is a review of Drowning and the care of the Drowning Victim. The objectives of this course are: 1- Discuss the history of drowning and it's care. 2- Describe the Drowning chain of survival 3- Differentiate drowning from water rescue (non-drowning) patients. 4- Describe the pathophysiology of the drowning patient. 5- Describe the basic and advanced care of the droning patient This course has 8 l...

Join the Drowning Prevention Coalition of Arizona for this Free Water Safety Expo in Tucson on August 17, 2019 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Manzanita Pool. 

DROWNING-RELATED HOSPITALIZATIONS IN ARIZONA AND MARICOPA COUNTY, 2016-2018 SUMMARY   This annual report provides statistical information about drownings and nonfatal drownings occurring in Arizona, with a focus on incidents occurring in Maricopa county. Starting with data for 2016 we analyze Arizona hospitalization data, called the Hospital Discharge Database (HDD). The national switch in late 2015 to ICD-10-CM diagnostic coding allows a robust analyses of admissions to emergency departments and to the inpatient setting.   In 2016, 2017, and 2018 the HDD recorded 419, 438, and 429 statewide admissions (incidents) of persons of all ages. Young children (0-4 years of age) comprised 751 of these admissions statewide. For the 3-year period, admissions to hospitals in Maricopa county totaled 871, of which 558 were young children. Swimming pools and bathtubs were the water types most commonly identified in Maricopa county for incidents involving young chi...

Romey is joined by Melissa Sutton of Drowning Prevention Coalition of Arizona to discuss water and pool safety. A big thanks to Pentair for sponsoring the video we couldn't have done it without them.