Medication administration

Some children at camp may need to take medications during camp. The Camp Nurse is responsible for giving medications and maintaining a health log. No campers will be medicated at camp without written permission from a parent or guardian. All camper medications must have the following:

1. The first and last names of the camper on the container

2. The original package or container

3. The date the prescription was filled

4. Expiration date

5. Specific instructions for giving medication

6. A childproof container

Parents that authorize the camp to give their child an over-the -counter medication must include the following:

1. The child’s first and last names

2. The current date

3. The expiration date

4. Name of the health care provider

The Camp Nurse will make entries in the health log with the child’s name, date, time, and dosage of medication given. All entries in the health log will be initialed.

All medications should have childproof caps and be stored in a locked container out of reach of the campers. Expired medications and medication without an expiration date will not be administered.

Medications that must be refrigerated will be given at the Camp Nurse’s discretion. Medications requiring refrigeration should be clearly marked and separated from food.

Errors: If a child is mistakenly given another child’s medication, the Nurse or Camp Director is to call the poison control center 1-800-222-1222 immediately and follow the advice given. The Camp Director will also contact the Executive Director, who in turn notify the parents.

Emergency illness and injury procedures

Registration and health forms include emergency contact information, allergy and any special needs of the camper. These forms should be located in the Nurse’s station. In the event a camper needs to be transported, these forms should accompany the camper.

The Camp Nurse will administer all health care. In an emergency the Nurse will:

I. Quickly assess the child’s health

2. Call 911 or other appropriate emergency help as needed

3. Give first aid and CPR if necessary

4. Contact the Camp Director and Executive Director and the person listed on the camper’s emergency contact sheet

If any injury occurs:

1. Stay calm

2. Check for life-threatening situations (choking, severe bleeding or shock) do not move a seriously injured child

3. Call 911 if the child is seriously hurt

4. Give CPR or first aid if necessary

5. Contact the parent/guardian emergency contact

6. Contact the Camp Director and Executive Director

7. Record all injuries on a standard form developed for that purpose.

8. List all witnesses to the injury.