MEDICAL POLICIES & PROCEDURES
EMERGENCY CONTACTS:
GENERAL EMERGENCY NUMBERS:
FIRE, POLICE & AMBULANCE: 911
CAMP DIRECTORS & CONTACT INFORMATION:
Matt Figlan – 512.656.8358
Megan Copeland – 512.963.6331
Rachel Guzman – 832.577.7995
Jennifer Mayer – 512.294.3295
Chris Moran – 512.203.7641
TEAM LEADERS & CONTACT INFORMATION:
Brittany O’Beirne – 512.350.6605
Michael Steiner – 253.318.4058
FACILITY ADDRESSES:
Emmaus – 1718 Lohmans Crossing Road, Lakeway
St. John Vianney – 3201 Sunrise Road, Round Rock
St. Theresa – 4311 Small Drive, Austin
St. Thomas More – 10205 FM 620N, Austin
St Vincent de Paul – 9500 Neenah Avenue, Austin
RECORDS & PROCEDURES:
Camper Records
Parents of campers and youth volunteers provide written authorization for emergency medical care during camp and volunteer registration, and copies of supplemental medical and allergy documents are available on site.
Plan for Injury Prevention & Management
Each day, before campers arrive, Camp Staff will survey the camp area for hazards and items requiring repair. They will remove hazards and notify the Camp Director of any needed action. Hazards may include insects & allergens.
Location & Maintenance of First Aid Kits
There is a first aid kit at each camp location, at the “front desk”. Smaller first aid kits will travel with each camp group in the group backpack (adhesive bandages, etc.)
The Camp Director maintains all first aid kits.
Camp Medical Log
The Camp Director will document any camp medical incidents in a Medical Log. Information will include:
Procedures for Administering First Aid
PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS
Camp policy does not allow the administration of routine prescription medications by any Camp Director, Camp Staff Member or Camp Volunteer.
All emergency prescription medications (i.e. EpiPen) will be kept in the group leader’s backpack, and returned to the parent at the end of the camp week by the Camp Director. Medication must be provided in the original container showing the patient’s name, prescription number, date filled, physician’s name, name of medication and direction for use.
EMERGENCY FIRST AID (severe difficulty breathing, seizure, broken bone, etc.)
NON-EMERGENCY FIRST AID (minor cuts & scrapes, bug bites, etc.)
GENERAL EMERGENCY NUMBERS:
FIRE, POLICE & AMBULANCE: 911
CAMP DIRECTORS & CONTACT INFORMATION:
Matt Figlan – 512.656.8358
Megan Copeland – 512.963.6331
Rachel Guzman – 832.577.7995
Jennifer Mayer – 512.294.3295
Chris Moran – 512.203.7641
TEAM LEADERS & CONTACT INFORMATION:
Brittany O’Beirne – 512.350.6605
Michael Steiner – 253.318.4058
FACILITY ADDRESSES:
Emmaus – 1718 Lohmans Crossing Road, Lakeway
St. John Vianney – 3201 Sunrise Road, Round Rock
St. Theresa – 4311 Small Drive, Austin
St. Thomas More – 10205 FM 620N, Austin
St Vincent de Paul – 9500 Neenah Avenue, Austin
RECORDS & PROCEDURES:
Camper Records
Parents of campers and youth volunteers provide written authorization for emergency medical care during camp and volunteer registration, and copies of supplemental medical and allergy documents are available on site.
Plan for Injury Prevention & Management
Each day, before campers arrive, Camp Staff will survey the camp area for hazards and items requiring repair. They will remove hazards and notify the Camp Director of any needed action. Hazards may include insects & allergens.
Location & Maintenance of First Aid Kits
There is a first aid kit at each camp location, at the “front desk”. Smaller first aid kits will travel with each camp group in the group backpack (adhesive bandages, etc.)
The Camp Director maintains all first aid kits.
Camp Medical Log
The Camp Director will document any camp medical incidents in a Medical Log. Information will include:
- Date
- Camper Name
- Incident
- Treatment
- Emergency Contact
- Follow-up (if necessary)
Procedures for Administering First Aid
PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS
Camp policy does not allow the administration of routine prescription medications by any Camp Director, Camp Staff Member or Camp Volunteer.
All emergency prescription medications (i.e. EpiPen) will be kept in the group leader’s backpack, and returned to the parent at the end of the camp week by the Camp Director. Medication must be provided in the original container showing the patient’s name, prescription number, date filled, physician’s name, name of medication and direction for use.
EMERGENCY FIRST AID (severe difficulty breathing, seizure, broken bone, etc.)
- Activate EMS – Call or have someone call 911.
- Be prepared to provide address and exact location on church campus.
- Send responsible adult or older teen to flag down emergency personnel.
- Inform Camp Director and Team Leader.
- Camp Director will coordinate all emergency assistance activities.
- If camper has EpiPen or other emergency medication in Group Leader backpack and requests to use it, Camp Director will verify that medication belongs to camper, and will provide it to camper for self-administration.
- If camper cannot self-administer the EpiPen or emergency medication and the Camp Director determines that medication is required, the Camp Director or designated Camp Staff Member may administer the EpiPen or emergency medication.
- If camper has EpiPen or other emergency medication in Group Leader backpack and requests to use it, Camp Director will verify that medication belongs to camper, and will provide it to camper for self-administration.
- Camp Director or designated Camp Staff Member will contact parent/guardian or emergency contact person, and will inform them of the situation.
- When emergency is resolved, Camp Director will enter report into Camp Medical Log.
- Camp Director will coordinate all emergency assistance activities.
- Remain with camper until assistance arrives.
- Assist in moving other campers away from the emergency situation.
NON-EMERGENCY FIRST AID (minor cuts & scrapes, bug bites, etc.)
- Assess camper health, and determine if first aid is required. If assistance is desired in administering first aid, contact Camp Director.
- Treat camper with appropriate care:
- Wash / disinfect area or wound.
- Apply adhesive bandage (in group backpack).
- Apply ice pack, if needed (you can make one in the kitchen.)
- Additional first aid supplies are available at the camp front desk and generally in several locations around campus (i.e. kitchen areas.)
- Provide explanation of treatment to parent/guardian at the end of the camp day.
- At Camp Director discretion, minor first aid report may be entered into Camp Medical Log.