SERVICE

One or more organization-operated programs or activities that have a common general objective and deploy the organization's material and human resources in a planned and systematic manner. An organization that publicly promotes or identifies itself in writing as offering a service, is licensed to deliver a service, assigns personnel and/or space to a service, or allocates financial resources to a service is considered to offer that service.		  
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  LIABILITY

An obligation, responsibility, or debt. 		 
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  TRAINING

Instruction so as to make fit, qualified, or proficient in a skill or body of knowledge.		  
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  PERSONNEL

The body of employees and/or volunteers that carries out the organization's tasks under the organization's administration and/or supervision. This definition does not include foster parents who are specifically referenced in relevant standards		  
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  SUPERVISION

Assumption of responsibility for directly overseeing and evaluating the work or work products of personnel within an organization. Also includes inspecting the act or process of accomplishing a function or activity.		  
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  CERTIFICATION

Assurance from a state or professional association that a person or organization possesses certain attributes, knowledge, or skills. 		 
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Wilderness and Adventure-Based Therapeutic Outdoor Services
  
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PA-WT 16: Care and Supervision

 
Participants are closely supervised, and group size is adjusted to promote safety and reduce liability and risk.

PA-WT 16.01

 

Group size is adjusted according to:

  1. the nature of the activity;
  2. the age and abilities of participants; and
  3. applicable legal requirements.

PA-WT 16.02

 

Adventure-based group activities are supervised by:

  1. at least two group leaders or instructors; and
  2. additional staff when known risks are present.
Interpretation: Group leaders or instructors have demonstrated competence or completed training outlined in PA-WT 21.

PA-WT 16.03

 

Personnel-participant ratiosare adjusted according to:

  1. the level of the activity’s difficulty, risk, and distance from the agency’s central location;
  2. the skill and experience of personnel; and
  3. the age, developmental level, and therapeutic needs of the group.

PA-WT 16.04

 

For solo activities, a group leader or instructor:

  1. is responsible for the safety of that person or group;
  2. maintains sight or sound contact 24 hours a day, or has a plan for making contact in the event of urgent or emergent situations; and
  3. adjusts the degree of supervision to the participant’s ability, the terrain, and environmental conditions.
NA The agency does not conduct solo activities.

PA-WT 16.05

 

At least one person assigned to an adventure activity or group:

  1. is certified by an organization with recognized expertise in the activity area when such certification is available; or
  2. has documented and verified training and actual experience, and can demonstrate competence in conducting the particular activity.
related PA-TS 1,  PA-TS 2

PA-WT 16.06

 

A coverage and supervision plan is developed for groups physically distant from the agency’s central location and:

  1. indicates the reporting relationships and delegation of authority; and
  2. gives decision-making authority to a person qualified by a combination of education, field experience, technical and safety expertise, and maturity.
Interpretation: “Physically distant” can mean off-property or off-site.
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PURPOSE: Youth who participate in Wilderness and Adventure-based Therapeutic Outdoor Services expand individual capabilities, develop self-confidence and insight, ameliorate symptoms, and improve interpersonal skills and relationships.
 
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