CAMP NURSE OR OCCUPATIONAL FIRST AID ATTENDANT
The on site
First Aid Person is valuable member of the Cultus Lake United Church Camp team
without whom the camp could not function. The
First Aid Person is invited to join in on any camp activities, any time.
The First
Aid Person:
Is
responsible for the health, sanitation and safety considerations of all
people at camp and complies with the current Health Act as it pertains to
summer camps.
Recognizes
that the Director is responsible for the same considerations, and therefore
liaises regularly with the Director.
Administers
and prescribes all necessary medications to staff and campers.
Is aware
of all outstanding medical conditions of staff and campers as noted on
medical forms.
Keeps the staff informed of special camper health cases or needs, special diets, physical restrictions, emotional problems, or bed-wetting.
Is
available and accessible 24 hours a day for the duration of the camp and
therefore does not leave the property under any circumstances barring
emergency. The only exception
to this would be a TOTAL camp hike; the first aid person (OFA) would remain
with the group.
Attends daily staff meetings.
Consults
with the Director with regards to any problems with diet at camp.
Works to
develop a good working relationship with the campers and staff.
Carries
out directives of Camp Board in matters of record keeping, supplies, etc.
Sees
that infirmary and medical supplies at adequate and topped before next camp.
Is
aware of public health regulations.
Ensures
first aid kits contain all items as required by WCB.
Knows
where all first aid kits and oxygen tanks are located.
Is at
camp registration day to receive all medical concerns from their parents or
guardians regarding campers.
Ensures
that campers in the infirmary are not left there alone.
Is aware
of driver and vehicle assigned to transport camper or staff member with
non-life threatening problem or injury to a medical clinic or hospital
emergency room.
Procedures
In cooperation with the nurse or comfort person, obtain from the Director registration forms and health records of campers and all staff.
Review
medical records and note potential problems prior to campers’ arrival.
Be
present at registration desk to meet children, parents and/or guardians.
Be
aware of opening day routines.
Sample
routine:
On day of arrival, leaders will bring all campers, in cabin
groups, to the hospital on a rotation basis, allowing ˝ hour per group,
collect all medications of campers and staff at this time.
Alert cabin leaders to any special needs of their group; ie:
bedwetters to be roused and taken to the toilet at leader’s bedtime,
etc. Discuss personal
hygiene – discourage the campers from sharing hairbrushes and combs,
etc. (Another introduction routine may be arranged between the Director
and the OFA.)
Establish
medical register by cabin groups. Keep
daily records of all treatments given and medications handed out to campers
and staff.
Use a
large “IN/OUT” sign which can be seen from the end of the trail when
hung on the hospital cabin door. When
you are “OUT”, always indicate on the door sign where you can be located
on the camp ground.
If a
camper must be sent to Chilliwack General Hospital or a doctor’s office,
prepare a concise written report of the problem and any treatment you have
given. Include personal health
number,(PHN), date of birth of camper, any drug allergies, parent’s
address and telephone number, the name and number of the emergency contact
person, as well as any other pertinent information.
Use of a
“common sense” attitude required – treatment guideline should be
limited to no more than a responsible mother or father would do for her/his
own child in a home situation.
Leave
the hospital clean and tidy prior to departure.
Inform
the Director and/or a Camp Board Representative immediately of abuse
disclosures and ensure the Ministry for Children and Families is informed.
ACCOUNTABILITY: The Director