Rule 37.98.1815 - EXPEDITION: HEALTH CARE(1) Additional health care requirements for youth on expedition include the following: (a) Each youth's hydration, skin condition, extremities and general physical condition must be monitored and documented by field staff on a daily basis.(b) Each youth's physical condition must be assessed by a staff member trained as a wilderness first responder at least every seven days while on expedition. The assessments must be documented and must at a minimum include: (i) blood pressure, if deemed necessary by a licensed health care professional;(iii) check of extremities;(vii) general physical condition;(viii) provision of appropriate medical treatment if needed; and(ix) emotional well being.(c) A written plan for handling unanticipated allergic reactions while on expedition must be developed. The plan must include: (i) training and consultation with regard to possible allergic reactions or reactions to snake and insect bites;(ii) notations in youth records about any medication which might result in allergic reactions or other side effects; and(iii) identification for all expedition staff about youth needing special precautions.(2) Copies of the following documentation for each youth must be carried by the staff in a waterproof container when the youth is away from the field office: (a) physical examination completed as part of the program admission process and any subsequent physical exams;(b) medical treatment authorization;(c) list of current medications taken by the youth;(d) identifying marks of the youth such as scars, tattoos and piercings;(e) health insurance information; and(f) list of contact persons in case of emergencies.Mont. Admin. r. 37.98.1815
NEW, 2004 MAR p. 1960, Eff. 8/6/04.Sec. 50-5-220, MCA; IMP, Sec. 50-5-220, MCA;