Rule 15-11-55-4.4.1 - GENERAL HEALTH1. Health Records a. Campers records shall be readily available to health authorized personnel and shall include: i. Camper's name and addressii. Name, address, and telephone number of parent, legal guardian and designated adult emergency contactiii. Authorization from the parent/guardian of all minors for emergency care.b. Every camper and staff member entering camp shall furnish a health history which should emphasize those potential conditions for which camp personnel should be prepared.c. Every camper shall receive a health screening not later than 48 hours after arrival at camp.d. All records shall be on file in camp for review by Department personnel.2. Injury and Illness Reports a. 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 legally defined minor, the parents or guardian shall be notified as soon as possible.
b. A bound medical log listing date, name of patient, ailment and treatment prescribed shall be maintained at the camp.c. A report form (provided by the Department) shall be completed in duplicate for each injury, illness or fatality which occurs at camp and which is attended by a health staff person and as a result of which the child or staff (1) is sent home, (2) is admitted to a hospital or (3) has either laboratory analysis 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 purpose of these regulations. A copy shall be forwarded to the Department not later than one week after the event comes to the attention of camp authorities.d. Reportable communicable diseases, fatalities and animal bites must be reported immediately.3. Health Staff a. There shall be an adult with the youth camp at all times who is charged with health supervision. Said adult may be a licensed physician, licensed physician's assistant, a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, a camp health director who has been certified by a national professional camping association, national agency, or an individual who has completed at least the Standard First Aid and Personal Safety Course as prescribed by the American National Red Cross or its equivalent.b. There shall be a current written agreement or exchange of letters with a nearby hospital regarding procedures for admitting campers and providing for financial arrangements.4. Medication a. Medications prescribed for campers or staff members shall be kept under lock and key by the health supervisor in the original containers bearing the pharmacy label which shows the prescription number, date filled, physician's name, direction for use and the patient's name. Medication shall be administered under the direction of health supervisor or adult supervision. When no longer needed, medications shall be returned to parents, staff member or destroyed.b. Administration of ANY medications must be documented in the Health Log.5. First Aid Supplies a. First aid supplies shall be available to staff in all youth camps at food service operations, program areas, in motor vehicles, office maintenance areas and on camp outings. i. Supplies should be arranged so that the desired item can be found quickly without unwrapping the entire package.ii. Material should be wrapped so that unused portions do not become contaminated through handling.b. Kits should include provisions for the area in whic h camping is being done15 Miss. Code. R. 11-55-4.4.1
Miss. Code Ann. § 75-74-9.