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Home My WebLink About2004 Jul 19 - Recreational Camp for Children Inspection ReportDepartment of Public Health Division of Community Sanitation STATE SANITARY CODE: CHAPTER IV, MINIMUM SANITATION AND SAFETY STANDARDS FOR RECREATIONAL CAMPS FOR CHILDREN, IU5 GMR 43U.UUU "Nn" column = `V" marked below indicates a violation of 430.000. "Yes" column = ",", marked below indicates compliance with provision of 430.000. "NJ/A" mh imn = "-J" markM hPlnw indiratPa that the nmvisinn of 430.000 is not annlicable to this came. - Permits .451 Current Certificate(s) of Occupancy from local building inspector for sleeping/assembly areas. .215 Written compliance from local fire dept. .300(A)(2)(a) Private water supply - DEP approval (>25 people, >60 da s/ .300(A)(2)(b) Private water supply - BOH approval and chemical and bacterial analyses <25 people, <60da s/ Plans and Policies- Written .090(A) Procedures for background review of staff and volunteers. .090(C) CORI and SORT , previous work history, 3 references, out of state/international criminal background checks for staff and volunteers / ✓ .091 Staff and volunteer orientation plan and review. .093 Abuse and neglect prevention/reporting procedures. .191(8)(C) Discipline Policy with: appropriate discipline methods and prohibitions. 210 A Fire'evacuation plan and drills 210 B Disaster Plan 210 G Lost Camper Plan .210 C Lost Swimmer Plan .21 Q D Traffic Control Plan Contin encplans - Day Camp: .211 A Camper doesn't show up for day B Camper doesn't show u at point of pick u C Child not r egistered arrives Contingency plans - Primitive, Travel and Trip: .212 A Itinerary daily- copy to parents B Source of emergency care .190 Camper released only to parents or parent - designated individual in writing. Other plan approved in writing by BOH. V/r IMEMEMMEMEMEMEMOM Promotional literature/packet contains: .159(B)(2) Copy of policy re: care of mildly ill campers, administration of meds and emergency vex health care provision. 190(C) Statement re: regulatory compliance and licensing. .190(D) Inform parents of right to review background check, health care, discipline policies and rievance procedures upon request. Transportation .250 Vehicle must comply with MGLc.90 s7B&7D: <14 passengers AND driver is camp coach, director,etc. private vehicles may be used. / >14 passengers, vehicle must be school bus ✓ All vehicles must be RMV compliant .253 Proper automobile insurance .251 Seatbelts must be worn and special needs of / campers communicated to driver .251 Camper <7yrs not transported longer than 1 hr to cam Staff Qualifications Camp Director .102(A) Residential Camp: 25 yrs, completed course in camp administration or at least 2 seasons experience. .102(B) Day Camp: 21 yrs, completed camp administration course or 2 seasons experience. .102(C) Primitive, Travel, Trip: 21 yrs and proof of experience._ .102(D) Designated substitute when director off -site >12 hrs. Sub must meet criteria above Counselors/Junior Counselors .100 Day Camp, non -sport: / Counselor-- yrs. Junior Counselor-15 yrs.✓ .100 Other camps: Counselors= 18 yrs or graduated from high school. Junior / Counselors=16 yrs V .100 All counselors 3 yrs older than campers Vof Required Counselor Ratios .101(A) Residential and Day Camps: 1 staff per 10 kids over 6 yrs / / f Uf 5 1 staff per 5 campers 6yrs and under VVV .101(B) Primitive,Travel, Trip: 1 counselor per 10 campers. 2 counselor min. .101(C) Special Needs: 1 counselor per 4 mildly disabled campers 1 counselor per 2 severely disabled campers Aquatics Director: .103 Name: None 7 American Red Cross Lifeguard Tmg cert., CPR for Professional Rescuer and First Aid Cert. or V/' their equivalents. If supervise 2 staff, 21 yrs and experience w/mana ement .103 Lifeguard: American Red Cross Lifeguard Tmg / cert., CPR for Professional Rescuer cert, and First Aid Cert. or their equivalents. List names. .103 Certifications for other high -risk activities, eg: NRA instructor certification for firearms. List Names and Certifications: .252 Camp vehicle drivers: 18yrs, 2yrs driving experience, current license for type of vehicle First Aid certified if no other trained staff aboard. Medical Personnel/Records/Facilities .159(A) Health Care Consultant e: �O"f D NP PA?w/pediatric training) Check for Health Care Consultant A reement .159(C) Health S ervis r (on�sjte pt all times) Name: a ` .rJ 18yrs, F mLAidd and 1Pg rtifled OR, MD PA NP RN LPN .1 59B Health Care Policy .160 A Medication stored in original containers. .160(B) Meds stored in secured cabinet and if necessary refrigerated in affixed box. .1 60C Medication administered by Health Supervisor .154 Injury Reports completed for fatality or serious injury. Copy sent to MDPH. 155 Medical log book- bound, pre -numbered pages, ink entries, no skipped lines. .161(A) Infirmary provided- day and resident.camps / Exterior light - resident. cams .453 Lighting rovided in infirmary .161 B Area for isolation of ill child .161(C) First Aid Kit: non -perfumed soap, sterile gauze squares, compresses, adhesive tape, bandage scissors, triangular and rolled bandages, CPR mask, tweezers, cold pack gloves. .150 Health record for each camper and staff: -emergency contact info -camper <18 yrs must have written parental permission for meds and emergency care. % Residential, Sport,TraveVTrip: ✓ Health History, Physical Exam( 2yrs) Record of Immunizations (noted below) Day Camp Non -Sport: - Health History, Record of Immunizations (noted below Immunizations: .152(A) Campers and staff under 18yrs: MMR: 1� dose =12 mos or older, Measles: 2" d dose = grades K-12 or age equiv Polio: 3 doses IPV or OPV, or 4 doses mix IPV/ OPV Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids and Pertussis*: 4 doses DTaP/DTP/DT or, 3 doses of Td (persons 7 yrs or older needing additional vaccines to comply with above, Td is to be used) *Booster dose of Td: -grades 7-10 need booster if >5yrs since last dose of DTaP/DTP/DT -grades 11-12 need booster if more than 10 yrs since last dose of DTaP/DTP/DTfrd He B: 3 doses if bom on or after 1/1/92 .152(B) Campers and staff 18 yrs.or older: Measles: 2 doses (exempt if bom before 1957) Mumps: 1 dose (exempt if bom before 1957) Rubella: 1 dose (exempt if bom before 1957) Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids*: 3 doses DTaP/DTP/DT/Td *Booster dose of Td required if more than 10 yrs since last dose. Activities .190 Activities and physical environment meet the needs of campers; do not pose hazard to NumbpL& records checked: Number of recqEds checked: 1.163 1 OQerator encourages sun protection for all. I - I I ✓ I I .430 Swimming Pool: in compliance with 105 CMR 435.00 - permit posted, .204(B) Bathing Beach: in compliance with 105 CMR 445.00 - weekly water sampling conducted. .103 Proper supervision at swimming venue: 1 lifeguard per 25 campers / 1 counselor per 10 campers Plan to check swimmers- "buddy system" .204(C) Swim test to classify swimmers by ability. .204(A) Swimming areas dean and safe, no swimming at undesi nated sites or at night without lighting. .204E Piers and floats in good repair. .204(G) Watercraft: equipped with US Coast Guard approved flotation devices and wom by all / campers and staff participating in watercraft V/ activities. Aquatics cont d .204(H) Campers must be certified by American Red Cross or equivalent for white water, hazardous salt or fresh water activities. .103(C) Minimum 2 counselors in separate watercraft supervising white water, hazardous salt or fresh / water activities. Crafts .205 Equipment in good repair, safety precautions taken. Playground/Athletic Equipment .206 Equipment properly maintained, fields/surfaces free of holes/accident hazards .206 Playground equipment secure, no concrete under/around it, pliable swing seats. Firearms 201 Single shot rifles only. 201 Shooting range away from other activity areas .201 Firearms in good condition, stored in locked cabinet. Ammunition locked in separate cabinet. Archery .202 Equipment in good condition, stored in locked area. .202 Range away from other activity areas, clearly marked as danger area. Must have common firing line and 25 yards clearance behind each tar et. V/j .203 No personal weapons, bows, rifles allowed. Horseback Riding .208(A) 1 certified instructor per 10 campers (Min.2 counselors .208 A Riders must wear hard hat .208 B Licensed stable Cabins/Structures: .457 Day Camp provide shelter for on -going camp activities. / .216 Smoke detectors provided. .455/.456 Egresses comply with Bldg.Code and are free from obstruction .453 _Lthting provided for stairways .454 Floors maintained. Residential Camps/Sleeping Areas: .458 Provide adequate space: 40sgft /person in single bed 35sgft/person in bunk bed / 50sgft/person in sleeping area requiring special ✓ ui ment .470 Provide bed/cot per person with 6 feet between sleeper's heads and: 3 feet between single beds/ 41n feet between bunks Residential Camps0eeping Areas: .459 Campers and staff with limited mobility housed on ground level; egresses leading to grade or ram rovided. .452 Screens provided. Screen door self -closing. 454 Floors maintained. Tents: .217 Fire -retardant and non -toxic. No open flame nearby. .458 35 sqItIperson in bunk bed Toilets/Showers .360 Proper sewage disposal .301 Plumbing in good working order .370 Adequate # of toilets: All camps: 2 toilets/privy seats for each sex Day Camp: >60 of one sex, provide 1 additional toilet per every 30 people of that sex. Non -Day Camp: >20 of one sex, provide 1 additional toilet per every 10 people of that sex. .372 Toilet less than 200 feet from sleeping rooms.Toilet paper provided. Windows/ openings screened. Screen doors self -closing. .373 Adequate # of sinks: Day Camp:1 per every 30 people Residential Camp: 1 per every 30 374 Adequate # of showers (residential camp): 1 shower/tub per 20 people .378/.380 Special needs campers provided facilities that meet their needs .453 Lighting rovided. .375 Toilets and shower rooms ventilated to outdoors .376 Hot water at sinks, showers/tubs not more than 112°F. .377 Sanitary facilities maintained in dean condition. Shower room floors washed daily. Laundry .162 Residential Camp: laundry facilities provided .472 Bedding and towels laundered; no common towels Grounds.• .300 Potable water provided. .300/.304 Adequate and centralized drinking water facilities. No common drinking cups. .209 Telephone readily available with #s of HCC, EMS, police, fire. (Day and Residential Camps only) .213 Emergency communication system. .165 Tobacco use restricted to designated areas not accessible to campers. .350/.355 Proper storage and disposal of solid waste jI .207 Proper storage and operation of power equipment. .214 Flammable and hazardous materials labeled and stored in locked unoccupied building. Rodent and insect control. .400 We and noxious lant control. .401 .450 Site location does not cause undue traffic hazards and is accessible at all times. Food Service .320 Food service in compliance with 105 CMR 590.000, Minimum Standards for Food Establishments. Permit posted in food service facility. .330 Nutritious meals that include a variety of foods served. Menus posted. .331 Residential camps — Provide at least three nutritious meals. Foods must meet Recommended Dietary Allowances RDA .332 Day camps — Each meal provided must meet 1/3 of the RDA requirements. 334 Adequately trained staff and equipment provided to ensure handicapped campers are eating nutritious meals. Proper methods for storing meals brought from .335 home. Meals provided to campers who arrive without a bag lunch. 452 Screening provided for food preparation and food service areas. Screen doors must be sell - closing. .453 Lighting rovided in kitchen and dining area. 1.471 Sleeping inhibited in food areas. NO. THE SPACE BELOW DESCRIBES VIOLATIONS MARKED ABOVE