PROGRAM

A system of services offered by an organization. For example, an organization providing a mental health service may offer several mental health programs to different populations, e.g., a mental health program for adolescent teens. The word "program" can be used interchangeably with the word "service" or to describe specific programs.		  
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  PRACTICE

Established actions or ways of proceeding in the regular performance of organizational duties. Policies and procedures often guide practice.		  
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  PLANNING

The process of specifying objectives, evaluating the means for their achievement, and exercising deliberate decision making about appropriate courses of action.		  
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  PROCEDURES

Written instructions that outline the steps for performing a task(s) or operationalizing an administrative or service delivery process. A procedure can be written as a step-by-step set of instructions or as a narrative description of a process. A procedure tells someone how to do something not just what to do.

Unlike policies, procedures do not need to be approved or reviewed by the governing body, and need not be associated with a specific policy. For example, whereas a broad anti-discrimination policy requires grievance or other procedures in order to be operationalized within an organization, assessment procedures do not require a governing body approved assessment policy.

Note: Procedures are sometimes referred to as administrative policies.

  
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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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  TRAINING

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

See ADMINISTRATION		  
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  PROGRAM PERSONNEL

All direct service and administrators or supervisors of direct services that are involved in the operation of the organization's social service programs. "Program personnel" does not include MIS, accounting, facilities, clerical, or other staff that are not involved in the provision or oversight of direct services.		  
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  MEDICATION

A prescribed or over-the-counter drug that is injected, taken orally, applied topically, or otherwise administered.		  
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Outdoor Activities Supplement
  
Private Org Public Agency  

PA-OAS 3: Safety and Risk Management

 
The agency ensures safe practice through advanced planning, safety procedures, and personnel and participant training.

PA-OAS 3.01

 

Safety procedures include:

  1. use of a written safety manual or safety plan for each type of activity offered;
  2. completion of a safety or risk-management plan before each activity that contains safety preparations and other emergency planning information;
  3. providing activity leaders with funds or other means for obtaining emergency resources during trips or programs held outside the agency’s immediate vicinity; and
  4. filing reports for accidents or incidents in which personnel or participants were injured or at risk.
related PA-ASE 7,  PA-RPM 2.02

PA-OAS 3.02

 

The trip or activity plan specifies:

  1. an itinerary maintained at the headquarters; and
  2. how to contact program personnel, rescue resources, medical facilities, and law enforcement.

PA-OAS 3.03

 

Safety training related to missing persons addresses:

  1. search and rescue procedures;
  2. public safety agency involvement, when necessary; and
  3. notification of all relevant personnel.
related PA-TS 1,  PA-TS 2

PA-OAS 3.04

 
First aid, emergency response kits and supplies, and medications needed by participants are available and under the control of the activity leader or other responsible personnel at all times.
related PA-ASE 7.02,  PA-RPM 3
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PURPOSE: Outdoor activities provide safe, experiential learning opportunities for youth that support the achievement of identified program outcomes.

  
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