Pre-Camp Staff Orientation

 

1.   Welcome and Introductions

2.   Overview of camp – program and registration

• Camp program

– History of asthma camp

– Goals and objectives of asthma camp

– Role and responsibility of health care provider at asthma camp

– Description of camp facility, schedule and role of “camp” staff

• Education program for campers

– Program objectives

– Materials and activities

– Schedule

– Closing program/open house

– Evaluation(s)

• Camper registration update

– Capacity

– Selection criteria

– Projected attendance and cabin/group assignments

3.   Asthma Basics

·         What is asthma?

·         Medications, techniques and devices

·         Triggers, signs and symptoms

·         Living with asthma

4.      Medical Considerations

·         Standing orders (handout)

·         Medical policies and objectives

·         Emergency guidelines

·         Formulary

·         Techniques (handout and training)

·         Medical rounds

·         Charting and documentation (charts, asthma action plan, letters home, etc.)

·         Medication passing

·         Assessment and cares

·         Special policies (lice, campfires, horseback riding, overnights, etc.)

5.      Behavior Management

·         Standards of care

·         Incident reporting

·         Staffing, roles and responsibilities

6.      Health Services

·         Setup and operation

·         Scheduling and staffing

·         Mobile health services

7.      Registration/Opening Day

·         Schedule (handout Opening Day Schedule)

·         Roles and responsibilities

8.      Closing Day

·         Schedule (handout)

·         Closing Program/Open House

9.      Health care staff policies (handout)

10.    Packing for camp

11.    Question and Answer