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Certification for Youth Camps 2013

Certification for Youth Camps 2013. Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Environmental Health Bureau Office of Healthy Homes and Communities 6 Saint Paul St, Suite 1301 Baltimore, MD 21202-1608 Phone 410-767-8417 Fax 410-333-8926. Mission Statement.

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Certification for Youth Camps 2013

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  1. Certification for Youth Camps 2013 Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Environmental Health Bureau Office of Healthy Homes and Communities 6 Saint Paul St, Suite 1301 Baltimore, MD 21202-1608 Phone 410-767-8417 Fax 410-333-8926

  2. Mission Statement We work to improve the health of Marylanders by reducing the transmission of infectious diseases, helping impacted persons live longer, healthier lives, and protecting individuals and communities from environmental health hazards. We work in partnership with local health departments, providers, and community based organizations to provide public health leadership in the prevention, control, monitoring, and treatment of infectious diseases and environmental health hazards.

  3. Legal Authority/Regulation • Law: Youth Camp Act • Regulation: COMAR 10.16.06 • Updated in 2011 • Regulation: COMAR 10.01.17 • Update in 2011

  4. Is My Program a “Youth Camp”?

  5. Is My Program a “Youth Camp”?

  6. What Is NOT a Youth Camp? • A licensed child care center • A family day care home • A program operating before or after a daily school session • A competitive activity sponsored by a sports league • A summer school program taught by certified teacher and offering credit

  7. Application • New Youth Camp Application • Print from Youth Camp website • http://ideha.dhmh.maryland.gov/OEHFP/CHS/Shared%20Documents/APPLICATION_FOR_NEW_YOUTH_CAMPS.pdf • Fill Out completely, accurately, attach all required supporting documents, & fee • Renewal Applications • Renewal packages are sent to operator • Applications not signed, submitted without fee, or with incorrect fee will not be reviewed and will be returned.

  8. Procedures

  9. Health Program Health Supervisor • COMAR 10.16.06.23 • Doctor • Nurse • Certified Nurse Practitioner • Duties • Review & Approve Health Program Annually • Oversee or Delegate Medication Administration • Oversee Health Treatment Area • Review Camper Health Forms

  10. Health Program CPR/First Aid • COMAR 10.16.06.23 • Minimum of 2 Adults • Certification Issued by National Organization • On Duty at All Times • From 1st camper arrival to last camper pick up

  11. Health Program Written Health Program • COMAR 10.16.06.22 Refer to list of questions provided in your packet.

  12. Health Program Medications • COMAR 10.16.06.33 • Covers Prescription and Nonprescription Medicine • Delegation ability varies depending on credentials of • Health Supervisor • Self-administration vs. Staff Administration • Prescriptive Order for All Medication • Parental Consent Documented • Sunscreen, see July 2, 2011 memo

  13. Health Program Treatment Area • COMAR 10.16.06.32 Day Camp

  14. Health Program Treatment Area • COMAR 10.16.06.32 Residential Camp

  15. Health Program Health Records • COMAR 10.16.06.27-.30

  16. Health Program Health Records • COMAR 10.16.06.27-.30

  17. Health Program Immunizations • COMAR 10.16.06.28 & .30

  18. Health Program Health Log • COMAR 10.16.06.24

  19. Health Program Injury/Illness Report • COMAR 10.16.06.25 & .26

  20. Health Program Acute Illness & Communicable Disease • COMAR 10.16.06.31 Refer to list provided in your packet.

  21. Emergency Procedures • Regulation 10.16.06.34 • Natural disasters and severe weather

  22. Emergency Procedures • Evacuation plan

  23. Emergency Procedures • Missing campers 1 5 6 ? 4 2 3

  24. Emergency Procedures • 911

  25. Emergency Procedures • Transportation for Evacuation

  26. Emergency Procedures • Notify parents

  27. Emergency Procedures • Ensure camper safety

  28. Trip and Transportation • Regulations 10.16.06.52, and .53 • Written Safety Plans for • Field trips • Specialized activities • Written parental authorization • Rules • Supervision

  29. Specialized Activities • Regulations 10.16.06.47, through .52 • Swimming • Written Swim Safety Plan • Director present • Swim ability test • Safety system to quickly account for campers • WATCHERS, WATCHERS, WATCHERS • Marksmanship • Horseback Riding • Other Specialized Activities

  30. Supervision and Reporting • Supervision during routine activities • Regulation 10.16.06.54 • Child Abuse Reporting • Regulation 10.16.06.35

  31. Staff • Training • Document staff training for the following: • Health Program • Emergency Plan • Trip and Transportation Plans • Specialized Activities Safety Plans • CPR and First Aid certification • Document current CPR/first aid • Ensure that at least 2 adults with CPR/FA are on duty during camp

  32. COMAR 10.16.06.21 Criminal Background Checks

  33. Authorization Number • Camp applies for Authorization Number through CJIS • Results are sent to contact person • Email notification • View/print results from secure web site

  34. Criminal Background Checks Maryland And FBI • Must have completed MD & FBI check for all required employees • Copy of results must be addressed to employer, not the employee

  35. Criminal Background Checks

  36. Fingerprints Maryland CJIS will no longer accept inked fingerprints as of April 15, 2012. Use LIVESCAN PRE-REGISTRATION APPLICATION

  37. Camp Owner/Director • DHMH must have the camp owner’s or camp director’s criminal background results from CJIS • Use DHMH Authorization Number: 9400019171 • DO NOT USE THIS AUTHORIZATION NUMBER FOR OTHER STAFF MEMBERS

  38. 180 Day Request • Use for individuals who were fingerprinted for child care within last 6 months • Does not require fingerprints • No charge

  39. Facilities • Required toilet ratio, COMAR 10.16.06.38 • Day = 1 toilet to 35 campers • Residential = 1 toilet to 15 campers • If separate facilities are provided they must be properly marked • Hand washing, COMAR 10.16.06.39 • Day = 1 hand washing unit to 35 campers • Residential = 1 hand washing unit to 25 campers

  40. Facilities • Garbage removal, COMAR 10.16.06.43 • Durable containers in good repair • Collected as necessary to prevent overflow • Disposed of legally • Outside containers have: • Tight-fitting Lids • Are leak-proof, fly-proof, and rodent-proof

  41. Facilities • Insect and rodent control, COMAR 10.16.06.44 • Minimize entry • Eliminate harborage

  42. Facilities • Showers, COMAR 10.16.06.39 • Residential = 1 showerhead to 15 campers • Showerheads spaced min. of 30 inches apart • Min. of 6 square feet of floor area • Constructed of nonabsorbent, skid resistant, easily cleanable material • Min. temp 90F max. temp 120F • Sleeping facilities,COMAR 10.16.06.40

  43. Facilities • Sleeping facilities,COMAR10.16.06.40 • 1 bed, cot, or bunk per camper • Sturdy frame with12 inches from floor • Clean, vermin-free, hole-free mattress plastic mattress cover • Disinfect mattresses annually • Provide min. of 30 square feet of floor space per occupant in sleeping areas • Double Bunks • 27 inches bottom bunk to top bunk • 36 inches top bunk to ceiling

  44. Documentation • Building • Water and sewage • Plumbing • Electrical • Fire safety inspection • Food Service

  45. Submitting Required Reports • COMAR 10.16.06.06 • Annual Report must be sent to Office of Healthy Homes and Communities within 2 weeks of camp ending along with any required injury/illness reports. • Report includes number of campers as well as other important information

  46. Questions

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