16 Del. Admin. Code § 4467-10.0
Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 7, January 1, 2025
Section 4467-10.0 - General Health10.1 General Health. Health Records and 48-4.103 Injury and Illness Reports shall not apply to tent camps, travel trailer camps or hostels.10.2 Health Records. 10.2.1 Residential and Day Camper's records shall be readily available and shall include: 10.2.1.1 camper's name and address;10.2.1.2 name, address and telephone number of parent, legal guardian, or designated adult emergency contact; and10.2.1.3 authorization from the parent/guardian of all emergency medical care.10.2.2 Every camper and staff member entering camp (except those entering Day Camps) shall furnish a heath history and a report of a physical examination which has been performed by a qualified physician within the preceding 12 months. The health history and physical examination should emphasize those potential conditions for which camp personnel should be prepared. Each staff member and camper shall provide evidence of current immunizations for tetanus and diphtheria within the last 10 years. Proof of immunization for measles, rubella and mumps should be shown for all staff and campers born after 1958.10.2.3 Every camper shall receive a health screening not later than 48 hours after arrival at camp by resident health service personnel.10.2.4 If there are religious objections to physical examinations or immunizations, the camper or staff member shall submit a written statement, signed by parents or legal guardian for campers, to the effect that the individual is in good health.10.2.5 All records shall be on file in camp for review by the licensing personnel.10.2.6 Day campers shall not be required to furnish a report of physical examination; however, a medical history, including allergies, other health conditions, and current immunizations shall be required and kept on file at the camp.10.2.7 The camps shall maintain a record of all employees which shall include at least: 10.2.7.1 name, address, age, training, education experience; and10.2.7.2 other qualifications and the names and telephone number of persons to be notified in the event of an emergency.10.3 Injury and Illness Reports 10.3.1 If an injury or illness is judged to be serious by the individual in charge of health supervision, the camp physician shall be consulted immediately. When the patient is a minor, the parents or guardian shall be notified as soon as possible.10.3.2 A medical log listing date, name of patient, ailment, and treatment prescribed shall be maintained at the camp.10.3.3 Except for Day Camps, an appropriate report form shall be completed in duplicate for each injury, illness, or fatality which occurs at camp, and which is attended by a physician or nurse and as a result of which the child (1) is sent home, or (2) is admitted to a hospital, or (3) has either laboratory analyses or x-rays performed which result in a positive diagnosis. The original report form shall be maintained at the camp or sponsoring organization for at least 1 year for the purposes of these Regulations. A copy shall be forwarded to the Division of Public Health not later than 1 month after the event comes to the attention of camp or medical authorities.10.4 Communicable Diseases to be Reported. Appendix A is a list of reportable diseases; the occurrence of suspected occurrence of these diseases shall be reported to the County Health Officer within 48 hours of recognition. Reports shall be made by telephone or in writing except for certain specified diseases as indicated by a (T) which shall be reported immediately by telephone. This shall be the duty of the permit holder when made aware of such reportable disease. The provisions of the Communicable Disease Regulations of the Division of Public Health shall be followed.10.5 Health Staff 10.5.1 There shall be a qualified person on duty at all times who is charged with health supervision. Said adult may be a licensed physician, a licensed physician's assistant, a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, and/or an individual who has completed at least the Standard First Aid and Personal Safety Course as presented by the American National Red Cross or its equivalent.10.5.2 Primitive, Travel and Trip Camps shall have at least one individual in addition to the health supervisor accompanying the camp who is adequately trained to render first aid. Said individual shall possess at least a certificate of completion of the Basic First Aid Course as presented by the American National Red Cross or its equivalent.10.6 Medication. Medication prescribed for campers or staff members shall be kept in the original containers bearing the pharmacy label and stored in a locked cabinet and in an area not accessible to the children. When no longer needed, medications shall be returned to parents, staff member, or destroyed.10.7 First Aid Supplies 10.7.1 First aid supplies shall be available to staff in all recreational camps at food service operations, all program areas, in motor vehicles, and office maintenance areas. In addition, first aid supplies shall be readily available to staff enroute to Primitive, Travel, and Trip Camps.10.7.2 First aid kits shall be equivalent to the 16 unit first aid kit recommended by the American Red Cross, and provided in a ratio of one per 50 persons (campers and staff). Appendix B is a list of materials that makes up a basic 16 unit first aid kit.16 Del. Admin. Code § 4467-10.0