Current review status
WaterWiseKids does not currently claim that every medical or water-safety page has been reviewed by an independent clinician. A page will say “medically reviewed by” only when a named qualified reviewer has examined that exact version. Until then, the page must rely on cited primary guidance and must not imply clinician endorsement.
High-risk topics
This policy covers CPR, drowning symptoms, rescue response, hypoxic blackout, water-related illness, developmental readiness, special medical needs, and other content where an inaccurate statement could cause harm.
Source hierarchy
- Current policy statements and guidance from the AAP, CDC, AHA, Red Cross, CPSC, and appropriate government health agencies.
- Peer-reviewed research when it answers a question the institutional guidance does not.
- Provider or commercial sources only for facts about their own program or product—not as the sole authority for a medical claim.
Canonical facts and drift checks
High-risk sitewide claims are stored in the public safety-facts file with their primary source and verification date. Release checks block phrases that contradict the current canonical guidance. This reduces drift, but it does not replace professional review.
Emergency and personal advice
Our pages cannot diagnose a child, assess an emergency, or replace hands-on CPR and rescue training. In an emergency, call local emergency services. Families should discuss individual medical concerns with a qualified clinician who knows the child.
Reviewer conflicts
A future reviewer must disclose relevant financial or professional relationships. A reviewer employed by a provider discussed on the page cannot be presented as independent without a clear conflict disclosure.
