Reports state that drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death, making it a serious health risk. This is particularly significant because the death of a child represents a loss of life and emotional harm to families and communities. Added to this tragedy are another 5,000 children who have experienced near-drowning emergencies (Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, 2012). This is also a significant health risk to the community; placing the burden of costs on the community. Healthcare costs for drowning victims are estimated to be $250,000 per year. Drowning is preventable and prevention programs exist that can reduce its impact, however community-based programs are lacking. Since families are the first to respond to a drowning, it is important to provide information that will guide their actions, however prevention is key. Most parents don't realize that within moments, children can slip under water and drown. Water is fun, but it's also deadly.PICO (T) and the testsThis presentation was developed based on the following question: For parents ...