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- 2. A SAFE CAMP IS NO ACCIDENT • According to Congressional Record, Scouts and leaders are safer in a Scout summer camp than they would be in their homes. How can this be when Scouts and leaders are living in the outdoors, subjected to wind and storm, routinely exposed to sharp instruments, swimming, boating, running, climbing, hiking, and more?! • A Scout’s safety in camp is the direct result of the Boy Scouts of America’s commitment to firm but realistic health and safety standards.
- 3. WHAT ARE THE HAZARDS? • Lets name some areas that can present to be potential health hazards. Aquatics Any Others? Scoutcraft
- 4. CAMP HEALTH OFFICER • A licensed healthcare practitioner licensed to practice medicine in that state is always in charge of medical care and health supervision of the camp. Our camp practitioner is Dr. Novak. • A lot of camps hire Health Officers in the place of doctors. (Much Like Ours!) • Qualified Health Officers Are: Registered Nurses. Physician Assistants, Emergency Medical Technicians, or Paramedics. • The Health Officer works under “Standing Orders” (protocols approved by the physician)
- 5. DUTIES OF THE CAMP HEALTH OFFICER • Dispense Prescription and Over the Counter (OTC) medications • Treat Injuries / Illnesses • First Aid Log Management • Maintain all health records
- 6. MEDICAL EVALUATIONS • For Many years, the Boy Scouts of America has required an annual physical examination for anyone attending long-term camp. In recent years, the physicians on our national Health and Safety Committee have determined that a medical evaluation every three years is sufficient for the normally healthy youngster participating in activities akin to day-to- day activities at home or school.
- 7. CAMP HEALTH INSPECTION • During our season of camp at CSR, we have daily campsite inspections performed by our Commissioner Staff to ensure the health and safety of all campsites • Cleanliness of Staff Row is mandatory as unsatisfactory living environments will not be tolerated • Food handling areas are inspected daily
- 8. FIRST AID AND CPR • Each camp is required to have one staff member trained in CPR/First Aid for every 40 campers. • For the protection of our campers and leaders, it is advisable that persons trained in first aid and CPR be available to all areas of camp. • Dining hall personnel should be aware of the signs and symptoms of choking and should be instructed in the simple measures taken to relieve this issue prior to the arrival of the Camp Health Officer.
- 9. IN CONCLUSION • Health and Safety at CSR starts with YOU! • All first aid events must be reported to Camp Health Officer • Clean living spaces are mandatory • Don’t interrupt Camp Health Officer during Medication Administration unless Medical Emergency. • Encourage Hydration to all Scouts • Seek help from senior staff / Camp Health Officer if needed • Importantly, “HAVE A CITTA-RIFFIC SUMMER!”
Editor's Notes
- Hi there! For those of you who do not know me, I am Nick Elwell, I am an EMT, Nursing Student, and Nursing Assistant. I have been involved in the Emergency Medical Services since the age of 14. Recently I worked for Lourdes Health System in the Emergency Department as an Emergency Room Trauma Technician specializing in traumatic injury assessment and treatment. While there I also worked in the EMS Division out of Camden City. On a volunteer basis I have served as the Health and Safety Officer for the Beverly Emergency Squad Inc. and also as the Quality Assurance Administrator for the Delanco Emergency Services. I am an Eagle Scout and a Brotherhood OA member and previously served on the Citta Camp Staff in 2012. I am very excited to be the Health Officer and this presentation is about our health and safety particularly at camp this summer.
- A safe camp is no accident in the idea that we as camp staff prepare and prevent many types of safety and health hazards. (Read Bullet Points)
- Which risks do you feel as though your area has a direct responsibility to prevent? Some of the major causes of accidents that occur during BSA activities in order of frequency are as follows: Vehicle Accidents, Cardiac Problems – Primarily Leaders, Falls of all types, Drownings, Lightning. How can we avoid each of these accidents as a camp staff? What measures can each area take to avoid these types of accidents? Each area should develop a risk management plan for their area. As a staff, when we are aware of the potential for an accident we have a better ability to prevent them. All of our staff members are expected to take responsibility for preventing accidents within camp. Factors that may cause an accident should be handled, if not, reported immediately to someone who can.
- This is general information about the Camp Health Officer and who I work under. Dr. Novak is our camp physician and he is in charge of all our medical protocols.
- Here are a few of the duties I perform as Camp Health Officer (Read Them). It is important to remember that during the times of day when medications are being given to scouts or staff that disturbances to the Camp Health Officer are kept to a minimum. However, if there is a medical emergency, by all means interrupt and inform the Camp Health Officer. Medical Emergencies take priority within the camp. Please also understand that all first aid incidents need to be logged and recorded. If you are within your camp area and you administer first aid to a scout, it must be reported to me as it needs to be recorded.
- An evaluation form was developed during a workshop with representatives from the American Camping Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and other organizations.
- One of our main objectives in Scouting is to show boys how to protect themselves while enjoying potentially hazardous and risk-taking adventures. “If you hurt yourself, or get sick, you’re out of action and that’s no fun.” is a much better approach to health and safety than a long list of “thou shalt nots” Reasons work better than rules when it comes to health and safety.
- Our camp trains our area directors in basic CPR and first aid procedures. All of our lifeguarding staff in aquatics are trained in CPR for the healthcare provider, which is an advanced form of CPR for medical professionals. CPR for those who do not know is Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Cardio meaning heart, and pulmonary meaning Lungs. Resuscitation means “to revive”. As stated before, all first aid treatments are to be reported to the Camp Health Officer.
- Finally, that one slide that you all have been waiting for! Please just remember that health and safety is everybody’s responsibility. If you see something unsafe, please speak up. Make sure that all first aid events get reported to the Camp Health Officer. For your health and safety, please keep your living spaces clean as they are your “homes” and if you live in dirty conditions, you will become sick. Hydration is important! A hydrated scout is a happy scout and a dehydrated scout is… not an option! If you have a problem, medical or not, feel free to come to myself or any of our senior staff as we may be able to help you reach a conclusion or solution to any issue that you may have. Finally, let’s have an awesome summer filled with fun and adventure here at CSR. It’s gonna be “Citta-riffic”!