Summer Camp medical staff

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Roles and Responsibilities of Volunteer Medical Staff

• Maintain the Camp Health Center/Infirmary
• Complete a medical review of camper and volunteer applications 4-8 weeks prior to the start of the MDA camp program
• Maintain medical equipment and supplies
• Dispense medications (licensed physicians and nurses only)
• Perform first aid
• Maintain records and documents of care, including the MDA Medical Log
• Being part of the Emergency Decision Team
• Have fun with the campers!
• In order to be eligible, a volunteer medical staff must:

• Have a valid medical license for the state in which they are attending camp;
• Be able to care for campers and assist with their needs;
• Complete an application and submit two references (volunteers who volunteered at a camp session in the previous year will not need to provide references);
• Have a pre-camp physical completed within the past year
• Present up-to-date immunization records;
• Receive a favorable criminal background check;
• Complete an interview with MDA staff

• Camp Week Schedule of Tasks for Volunteer Medical Staff

• Complete a medical review of camper and volunteer applications 4-8 weeks prior to the start of the MDA camp program
• Make phone calls to camper families/physicians if additional clarification is required
• Prepare pages in MDA Medical Log
• Set-up system for controlled medications
• Confirm that emergency medical assistance is in place (paramedic, ambulance service, hospital arrangements, etc.)