MAHC Network, Tools, & Forms
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This page includes networks, tools, and forms for use by public health officials and aquatics sector personnel working on implementing MAHC-specific or other aquatic health and safety programs. These tools include investigation forms, applications, reporting forms, and MAHC-specific checklists. They are posted as editable documents so users can customize them to meet their specific needs. If you have ideas about other needed tools to assist with MAHC-related work, please email MAHC@cdc.gov.
MAHC Adoption Network
MAHC Network
Audience: MAHC users, public health officials, building code officials, aquatics sector
Purpose: The MAHC Network is a community for MAHC users, subject matter experts, and those hoping to learn about the code itself. Members will receive updates on the code, have access and provide input to newly developed resources, and join bi-monthly webinars featuring the code and users.
Applicable MAHC Section: All
Source: National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO)
Searching the MAHC
Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code (CMAHC) MAHC Search Tool
Audience: Public health officials, aquatics sector, building code officials.
Purpose: Enable public health officials and the aquatics sector to rapidly search the MAHC by section number or keyword. The search tool can search by the MAHC Edition desired and shows both the Code language and any associated Annex language.
Applicable MAHC Section: All
Source: CMAHC
Comparing the MAHC with Existing Pool Codes
Public Health and Industry Tool for Comparing the MAHC with Existing Pool Codes
Public Health and Industry Tool for Comparing the MAHC with Existing Pool Codes
Audience: Public health officials, building code officials, aquatics sector
Purpose: Enable public health officials and the aquatics sector to identify major differences between the MAHC and their applicable code
Applicable MAHC Section: All
Source: CDC
Inspection Forms
MAHC-Based Model Inspection Form
MAHC Aquatic Facility Inspection Report [PDF - 1 page]
MAHC Aquatic Facility Inspection Report Cheat Sheet [PDF - 1 page]
Audience: Public health officials
Purpose: Model inspection form that includes approximately 50 MAHC illness and injury risk-minimizing elements that protect public health
Applicable MAHC Section: All
Source: CDC
Investigation Tools
Fatal and Nonfatal Drowning Investigation Tool
Fatal and Nonfatal Drowning Investigation Tool [DOCX - 21 pages]
Audience: Public health officials
Purpose: Model form for investigating drowning events
Applicable MAHC Section: Supplements required information in MAHC Section 6.4.1.4
Source: Courtesy of New York State Department of Health
Aquatic Facility Response Protocols
Fecal Incident Response Recommendations for Pool Staff
- Fecal Incident Response Guidelines – Full [PDF - 4 pages]
- Formed Fecal Incident Guidelines [PDF - 1 page]
- Diarrheal Incident Guidelines when Chlorine Stabilizer is in the Water [PDF - 1 page]
- Diarrheal Incident Guidelines when Chlorine Stabilizer is NOT in the Water [PDF - 1 page]
Audience: Aquatic facility operators
Purpose: Step by step guidance on treating water following a fecal contamination incident
Applicable MAHC Section: 6.5
Source: CDC
Body Fluid Contamination Response Log
Body Fluid Contamination Response Log [DOCX - 1 page]
Audience: Aquatic facility operators
Purpose: Record information from a body fluid incident response
Applicable MAHC Section: 6.4.1.8; 6.5
Source: CDC
Hyperchlorination to Kill Cryptosporidium
- Hyperchlorination to Kill Crypto when Chlorine Stabilizer is in the Water [PDF - 2 pages]
- Hyperchlorination to Kill Crypto when Chlorine Stabilizer is NOT in the Water [PDF - 2 pages]
Audience: Aquatic facility operators
Purpose: Step by step guidance to proactively hyperchlorinate to kill Cryptosporidium
Applicable MAHC Section: 6.5
Source: CDC
Cleaning Up Body Fluid Spills on Pool Surfaces
Cleaning Up Body Fluid Spills on Pool Surfaces
Audience: Aquatic facility operators
Purpose: Step by step guidance on cleaning up feces/vomit/blood on surfaces
Applicable MAHC Section: 6.0.1.8; 6.5.4
Source: CDC
Recommendations for Preventing Pool Chemical-Associated Injuries
Recommendations for Preventing Pool Chemical-Associated Injuries
Audience: Aquatic facility operators
Purpose: Guidance to reduce pool chemical-associated injuries
Applicable MAHC Section: 4.9.2; 5.9.2
Source: CDC
Aquatic Facility Operational Check Protocols
Water Circulation Dye Test
Water Circulation Dye Test Procedure [PDF - 2 pages]
Audience: Aquatic facility operators
Purpose: Dye test protocol to check on pool water circulation and mixing
Applicable MAHC Section: Appendix 3, Annex; 4.7.1.3.3.5; 5.7.1.3.
Source: Alberta Health. Government of Alberta, Canada
- Page last reviewed: January 4, 2017
- Page last updated: January 4, 2017
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