MEDICATIONS IN CAMP
MEDICATIONS AND WISCONSIN STATE LAW
In accordance with Wisconsin state law, it is mandated that the Tomahawk Health Services staff collect, monitor and distribute non-life threatening prescription medications for any camper under the age of 18 years of age who is not at camp with a parent or legal guardian. An exception can be made for units who have a leader who holds any one of the following certifications:
a. A physician.
b. A registered nurse.
c. A physician assistant.
d. A practical nurse.
e. A National Athletic Trainers Association certified trainer.
f. An emergency medical technician or a paramedic.
g. A person currently certified as completing the American Red Cross Emergency Response Course.
h. A person currently certified as completing the American Red Cross Responding to Emergencies Course or equivalent.
*A unit leader holding one of the above certifications can distribute medications to the Scouts in their unit. The leader must provide a current copy of their certification during their unit's medical check-in. *
MEDICATION DISTRIBUTION AT CAMP
Pre-camp:
Before camp starts, parents should turn in a list of all the campers' medications to the troop health chair; see form included in leader's packet. The form includes the name of the medication, the dose, and the frequency of the medication. Parents should make sure that the form includes the same medications listed on the health form.
Sending Medications to Camp
Medications must be in their original container with the camper's name, the name of the medication, dose, frequency, and the physician's name. Please send a supply for 8 days, not the whole bottle. The dose and frequency on the bottle will be followed, so please ensure that all bottles convey the correct information.
Medications at Camp
Upon health re-checks, each Scout will have a brief conversation with the camp health officer to ensure that lected and sorted by campsite and troop number, along with the paperwork information given to the troop health chair.
Each day the Scout will be expected to report to the camp health office to receive medications. Medication dis-tribution times will be one half hour before and after each meal and from 8:30pm-9:00pm each evening. If addi-tional times are necessary due to the prescription on the bottle, those times should be arranged with the health officer.
**Note** A Scout is trustworthy and obedient. It is the responsibility of the Scout and the adult leaders to ensure that each Scout comes to the health lodge to receive their medication.
Returning Medications
On Saturday, after the last morning medication is given, each adult leader will sign out the medications for the troop. It will be the troop's responsibility to return each individual container to each Scout.
Parents
Any time a parent is in camp, they may take control of dispensing their Scout's medications. If a parent leaves or will be absent for a dose or doses, the medications must be turned in to the camp health office to be dispensed.
MEDICATIONS AND WISCONSIN STATE LAW
In accordance with Wisconsin state law, it is mandated that the Tomahawk Health Services staff collect, monitor and distribute non-life threatening prescription medications for any camper under the age of 18 years of age who is not at camp with a parent or legal guardian. An exception can be made for units who have a leader who holds any one of the following certifications:
a. A physician.
b. A registered nurse.
c. A physician assistant.
d. A practical nurse.
e. A National Athletic Trainers Association certified trainer.
f. An emergency medical technician or a paramedic.
g. A person currently certified as completing the American Red Cross Emergency Response Course.
h. A person currently certified as completing the American Red Cross Responding to Emergencies Course or equivalent.
*A unit leader holding one of the above certifications can distribute medications to the Scouts in their unit. The leader must provide a current copy of their certification during their unit's medical check-in. *
MEDICATION DISTRIBUTION AT CAMP
Pre-camp:
Before camp starts, parents should turn in a list of all the campers' medications to the troop health chair; see form included in leader's packet. The form includes the name of the medication, the dose, and the frequency of the medication. Parents should make sure that the form includes the same medications listed on the health form.
Sending Medications to Camp
Medications must be in their original container with the camper's name, the name of the medication, dose, frequency, and the physician's name. Please send a supply for 8 days, not the whole bottle. The dose and frequency on the bottle will be followed, so please ensure that all bottles convey the correct information.
Medications at Camp
Upon health re-checks, each Scout will have a brief conversation with the camp health officer to ensure that lected and sorted by campsite and troop number, along with the paperwork information given to the troop health chair.
Each day the Scout will be expected to report to the camp health office to receive medications. Medication dis-tribution times will be one half hour before and after each meal and from 8:30pm-9:00pm each evening. If addi-tional times are necessary due to the prescription on the bottle, those times should be arranged with the health officer.
**Note** A Scout is trustworthy and obedient. It is the responsibility of the Scout and the adult leaders to ensure that each Scout comes to the health lodge to receive their medication.
Returning Medications
On Saturday, after the last morning medication is given, each adult leader will sign out the medications for the troop. It will be the troop's responsibility to return each individual container to each Scout.
Parents
Any time a parent is in camp, they may take control of dispensing their Scout's medications. If a parent leaves or will be absent for a dose or doses, the medications must be turned in to the camp health office to be dispensed.
