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Certification for Youth Camps 2013
Department of Health and Mental HygieneEnvironmental Health Bureau
Office of Healthy Homes and Communities6 Saint Paul St, Suite 1301Baltimore, MD 21202-1608
Phone 410-767-8417 Fax 410-333-8926
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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.
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Legal Authority/Regulation
Law: Youth Camp Act
Regulation: COMAR 10.16.06• Updated in 2011
Regulation: COMAR 10.01.17• Update in 2011
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Is My Program a “Youth Camp”?
Day CampOperate 7
days in a 3 week period.
3 or more recreational activitiesor
1 or more specialized activities
Primarily Recreational Activities
7 or more campers
unrelated to director
Camper Age 3.5 to 18
years
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Is My Program a “Youth Camp”?
Residential Camp
Camper stays away from
their home for 5 days/4 nights
Primarily Recreational ActivitiesOr
Substantial Outdoor Recreational Activities
7 or more campers
unrelated to director
Camper Age 3.5 to 18
years
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What Is NOT a Youth Camp?A licensed child care centerA family day care homeA program operating before or after
a daily school sessionA competitive activity sponsored by
a sports leagueA summer school program taught by
certified teacher and offering credit
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Application
• New Youth Camp Application• Print from Youth Camp website
http://ideha.dhmh.maryland.gov/OEHFP/CHS/Shared%20Documents/APPLICATION_FOR_NEW_YOUTH_CAMPS.pdfFill 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.
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ProceduresHealth Program
• Regulations 10.16.06.22, through .33
Emergency Procedures
• Regulation 10.16.06.34
Trip and Transportation
• Regulations 10.16.06.52, and .53
Supervision during routine activities
• Regulation 10.16.06.54
Specialized Activities
• Regulations 10.16.06.47, through .52
Child Abuse Reporting
• Regulation 10.16.06.35
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Health Program
COMAR 10.16.06.23 Health Supervisor
• Doctor• Nurse• Certified Nurse Practitioner• Duties
• Review & Approve Health Program Annually• Oversee or Delegate Medication Administration• Oversee Health Treatment Area• Review Camper Health Forms
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Health Program
COMAR 10.16.06.23 CPR/First Aid
• Minimum of 2 Adults
• Certification Issued by National Organization
• On Duty at All Times• From 1st camper arrival to last camper pick up
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Health Program
COMAR 10.16.06.22 Written Health Program
Refer to list of questions provided in your packet.
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Health Program
COMAR 10.16.06.33 Medications
• 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
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Health Program
COMAR 10.16.06.32 Treatment Area
Temporary
Isolation
Private and
Quiet
First Aid Supplies and Hand Washing
Continual Supervisi
on
Day Camp
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Health Program
COMAR 10.16.06.32 Treatment Area
Hot/Cold Running Water
Bathroom with
Flush Toilets
Hand Sink, Shower, and Isolation &
Convalescent Area
External Lighting
Residential Camp
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Health Program
COMAR 10.16.06.27-.30 Health Records
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Health Program
COMAR 10.16.06.27-.30 Health Records
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Health Program
COMAR 10.16.06.28 & .30 Immunizations
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Health Program
COMAR 10.16.06.24 Health Log
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Health Program
COMAR 10.16.06.25 & .26 Injury/Illness Report
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Health Program
COMAR 10.16.06.31 Acute Illness & Communicable Disease
Refer to list provided in your packet.
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Emergency Procedures
• Regulation 10.16.06.34–Natural disasters and severe weather
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Emergency Procedures
–Evacuation plan
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Emergency Procedures
–Missing campers
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Emergency Procedures
–911
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Emergency Procedures
–Transportation for Evacuation
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Emergency Procedures
–Notify parents
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Emergency Procedures
–Ensure camper safety
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Trip and Transportation
• Regulations 10.16.06.52, and .53 • Written Safety Plans for
– Field trips– Specialized activities
• Written parental authorization• Rules• Supervision
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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
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Supervision and Reporting
• Supervision during routine activities– Regulation 10.16.06.54
• Child Abuse Reporting– Regulation 10.16.06.35
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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
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Criminal Background ChecksCOMAR 10.16.06.21
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Authorization Number
Camp applies for Authorization Number through CJIS
Results are sent to contact person
Email notification View/print results
from secure web site
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Criminal Background Checks
MarylandAnd
FBI
Must have completed MD & FBI check for all required employees
Copy of results must be addressed to employer, not the employee
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Criminal Background Checks
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Fingerprints
Maryland CJIS will no longer accept inked fingerprints as of April 15, 2012.
Use LIVESCAN PRE-REGISTRATION APPLICATION
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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
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180 Day Request
Use for individuals who were fingerprinted for child care within last 6 months
Does not require fingerprints
No charge
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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
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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
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Facilities
• Insect and rodent control, COMAR 10.16.06.44• Minimize entry• Eliminate harborage
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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 90F max. temp 120F
• Sleeping facilities,COMAR 10.16.06.40
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Facilities
• Sleeping facilities,COMAR 10.16.06.40• 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
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Documentation
• Building• Water and sewage• Plumbing• Electrical• Fire safety inspection• Food Service
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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
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Questions