Regulation .03 Health Program.

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An operator shall prepare and implement a written health program that:

(1)

Is approved annually, in writing, by a physician, certified nurse practitioner, or registered nurse licensed to practice in the State;

(2)

Is on file in the headquarters or office of the camp and is available to the camp staff members;

(3)

Includes the name, title, and license number of the health supervisor;

(4)

Includes procedures for the camp staff members to:

(a)

Obtain camper, staff, and volunteer health information;

(b)

Notify the camp health supervisor when a camper has an identified medical problem to ensure that there is a plan of action at the camp in case of a medical emergency;

(c)

Disseminate information to staff members that work with a camper having a health problem;

(d)

Care for a camper with an identified medical problem;

(e)

Maintain confidentiality regarding all health information on campers and staff members;

(f)

Observe campers each day for easily discernible signs of injury or illness;

(g)

Handle health emergencies and accidents;

(h)

Use emergency ambulance services and 911 services;

(i)

Care for and supervise an injured or ill camper until the camper is returned to the parent, guardian, or the parent’s or guardian’s designee;

(j)

Notify a parent, guardian, or the parent’s or guardian’s designee when a camper is observed to be injured or ill;

(k)

Report health situations in accordance with Regulations .06 and .07 of this chapter; and

(l)

Prevent the spread of an infectious disease using:

(i)

Hand washing procedures;

(ii)

Personal protective equipment;

(iii)

Personal hygiene; and

(iv)

An exposure control plan;

(5)

Includes procedures for handling medication at camp in accordance with Regulation .14 of this chapter; and

(6)

If using electronic records, includes procedures for, in the event that a power or server outage prevents access to the electronic record:

(a)

Accessing camper, staff, and volunteer health information;

(b)

Documenting injuries, illnesses, and other reportable diseases and conditions in a paper health log; and

(c)

Documenting medication administration on a paper form.

An operator shall ensure and document that, not more than 30 calendar days before working at the camp, each staff member or volunteer:

(1)

Is trained in the health program;

(2)

Demonstrates knowledge of the health program procedures; and

(3)

Is provided with the opportunity to discuss the procedures and have any questions answered by a supervisor.

A staff member or volunteer shall conduct health procedures according to the health program.

Regulation .03 Health Program.

Regulation .03 Health Program.LinkCopy Citation

Regulation .03 Health Program.Link Copy Citation