Health Services Staffing
What is the counselors' responsibility regarding health services?
Provide first-aid and notify health service provider of any events/concerns
Who should a counselor tell if they provide first-aid to a camper?
The health service provider or in his/her absence, the executive director
What parts of the infirmary need cleaned?
ALL parts including floors, countertops, walls, blinds, soiled areas, camper-care areas
In the event of an aquatic emergency, how fast should the lifeguard on duty respond?
Fastest way possible
What is the name of the creek that runs through Peterkin?
Mill Run (9.1 mile tributary of South Branch of the Potomac River)
Who is the Health Service Provider and what are his/her responsibilities?
The medical provider secured by the executive director and responsible for daily medications, completion of incident forms, and daily health surveillance
When should a counselor tell someone about the first-aid they provided?
Do areas of infirmary have specific cleaning requirements?
Yes, camper care areas require registered hospital disinfectant.
In the event of a major injury or accident, who provides immediate aid to camper?
The staff/counselor with highest level of appropriate certification until arrival of health service provider
What is the name of the online certification all counselors and staff are required to complete?
Safeguarding God's Children
What is the role of the executive director in regards to health services?
Provides support to health service provider and serves temporary on-site health service provider when needed
How did Peterkin get its name?
First bishop of the WV episcopal diocese
Why is important to have a policy regarding the care and cleaning of the infirmary?
Because GERMS are bad!
What should you do if the fire alarm goes off?
Stop all activities, assemble/count campers, walk campers away from the fire
Why is the Health Services Manual review included in training week?
To educate counselors of the guidelines for health services provided and maintained at Peterkin.
What is health service staff expectation?
Provide care within the scope of training
If a lack of communication/miscommunication occurs regarding a health event, who decides what to do?
The health service provider or the executive director
Where did the altar on Prayer Hill come from?
What type of shelter is safe during an electrical storm?
Under low clump of trees, in a building or car
Why would a counselor be informed of an individual camper's health needs?
If needed, how do you contact local emergency services?
Duh, call 911
What documentation needs completed after a counselor provides first-aid?
Incident form that will remain with camper's on-site medical record and copy provided to guardian at camp pick-up
Is it ok to use expired or damaged medical supplies?
No
Who designed the Hallelujah Kids?
The Rev Art Bennett
What can a counselor carry that could help with a health related incident?
Basic first aid kit