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    Following questions from WTHR and the IU Media School, the state health department says it decided to send a letter to Indiana summer camps, reminding them of their obligation to file injury and illness reports.

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    Youth Camp Letter 2017

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    June 1, 2017

    Youth Camp Owners


    State of Indiana

    Re: Youth Camp Rules

    As you are getting ready for the 2017 camping season, the Indiana State Department of Health
    wants to remind you to make sure you comply with the provisions of 419 IAC 6-7.2. (A copy is
    available at www.in.gov/isdh/21962.htm). Particularly be aware:

    x Many youth camps may not be reporting illness and injuries as required by 410 IAC 6-7.2-
    17:

    (f) Whenever there is an injury or illness to a camper that results in hospitalization, a positive
    x-ray or laboratory analysis, or the camper is being sent home, a report shall be sent to the
    department. This report shall be:

    1. made on a form acceptable to the department; and


    2. filed with the department within ten (10) days of an incident.

    (g) Whenever there is an injury or illness that results in the death of a camper or staff member,
    a report of the incident and death shall be filed with the department within twenty-four (24)
    hours of the death.

    The form is available on line at: https://forms.in.gov/Download.aspx?id=9021

    x If you have a bathing beach:

    Water samples shall be collected at the camp bathing beach for bacteriological
    examination and submitted to an approved laboratory for analysis. Samples shall be
    submitted in accordance with the following:

    A. One (1) sample at least two (2) weeks prior to opening.


    B. One (1) sample each week the bathing beach is open thereafter.
    C. One (1) sample after a heavy rainfall of at least one-half () inch. (410 IAC 6-
    7.2-30 (g) 8)

    Results of each camp bathing beach water sample analysis must be reported to the
    department. (Indiana State Department of Health). 410 IAC 6-7.2-30(g)(11)
    Laboratory results can be submit by email to [email protected]. Your beach may be closed
    if you fail to submit the required water samples.

    x If you rent out your camp, it is your responsibility to ensure the persons renting your youth
    camp comply with 410 IAC 6-7.2.

    x A written emergency plan for dealing with natural disasters, lost campers, and other
    emergencies must be developed and maintained. At a minimum, the plan shall include
    procedures for evacuation and transportation to emergency facilities. Camp staff shall be
    trained on the plan and a record of the training shall be kept by. Campers shall be advised
    of their responsibilities in following the plan. 410 IAC 6-7.2-22(b).

    x Camps offering aquatic activities must have an emergency plan that includes procedures
    for rescues, accounting for each camper, evacuations, and the method for notification of
    emergency services. Weekly orientation in using the aquatic emergency plan must be
    conducted. 410 IAC 6-7.2-22(c).

    If you should have any questions regarding these matters, please contact your area inspector.

    Sincerely,

    Michael Mettler, REHS, Director


    Environmental Public Health Division
    100 N. Senate Ave., N855
    Indianapolis, IN 46204
    317-233-7183
    [email protected]
    www.eph.in.gov

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