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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  ETHICS

Formal principles or values used to determine whether practices are right or wrong, good or bad. Most professional organizations have ethical codes that define general standards of appropriate professional conduct.		  
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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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  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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Wilderness and Adventure-Based Therapeutic Outdoor Services
  
Private Org Public Agency  

PA-WT 12: Physical Environment

 
The service operates according to legal requirements for land or facility use and with respect for the physical environment.

PA-WT 12.01

 
As applicable, and as required by law or regulation, the agency obtains land-use permits and other required permission to use or gain access to an area.

PA-WT 12.02

 
Outdoor activities are conducted in a manner that is respectful of the environment and minimizes harmful effects.
Interpretation: Leave No Trace Outdoor Ethics will be practiced whenever feasible.

PA-WT 12.03

 
The agency provides for the personal hygiene of participants and personnel in a manner that ensures privacy and protects the environment.
Interpretation: Personal hygiene includes bathing, oral health, toileting, and feminine hygiene.

PA-WT 12.04

 
The agency provides for a safe, hygienic environment and has procedures for infection control.
related PA-ASE 8.01
Interpretation: Infection control procedures should address issues related to wilderness living including safe drinking water, toileting, food, and response to illnesses.
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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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