The document discusses strategies for open water drowning prevention. It notes that drowning is a global concern, citing recent headlines about drowning deaths in various countries. The workshop format involves breaking into groups to discuss questions and priorities recommendations for drowning prevention through education, legislation, environment, and technology. Key discussion questions focused on water hazards, safety messages, needed skills, parental rules, and supervision levels for different ages. Next steps include compiling feedback from a water safety conference, incorporating research findings, and seeking additional feedback before publishing results.

1. Strategies for Open Water Drowning Prevention Goal: Develop recommendations for education, policy and environmental conditions to help prevent near shore recreational drowning Elizabeth Bennett, MPH, CHES Linda Quan, MD

4. Comprehensive Approach to Drowning Prevention EDUCATION LEGISLATION ENVIRONMENT TECHNOLOGY