Prevention
and Treatment of Communicable Diseases in a Camp Setting
created 10-17-2001
It is better to prevent than
to treat.
Health
history review and Check-in
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Careful review and follow-up of positive findings. |
Detect common high risk illnesses |
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History of infectious diseases |
Presence of communicable diseases at check-in |
Hettler's
UWSP Summer Camp Pages
- At
check-in, make sure that a parent has signed the history form as
well as the consent for treatment form.
- Make
sure that the parent has provided contact phone numbers for each day
of the camping session. The camp needs to know how to reach parent(s)
in case of an emergency.
- Make
sure you understand the purpose for any medication brought to camp.
This may alert you to infections not mentioned on the health
history.
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- At
check-in, campers will be asked if there have been any changes in
their health history since the form was submitted. Changes will be
noted, dated and initialed by staff.
- Ask
about rashes, infections, skin lesions or irritation.
(Swimming pool access policies)
- Ask
about any special food allergies or requests.
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Medical
Illness Fact Sheets
Issues
of great concern
Don't forget Willie Sutton
Other
High Risk Medical Conditions i.e.,
AHA on
SUDDEN
CARDIAC DEATH
Short
Video on Long QT Syndrome
(Requires a fast link)
Things
to Do to Prevent Infectious Diseases