DHS 175.19(5)(b)1.g.
g. A person currently certified as completing the American red cross emergency response course.
DHS 175.19(5)(b)1.h.
h. A person currently certified as completing the American red cross responding to emergencies course or equivalent.
DHS 175.19(5)(b)2.
2. Except as permitted in
subd. 3., anyone working as a member of the on-site health services staff at a camp shall hold current certification from the American red cross for CPR for the professional rescuer or the American heart association for health care provider CPR or equivalent age-appropriate cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
DHS 175.19(5)(b)3.
3. Persons holding a current certificate for the completion of the American red cross community first-aid and safety course or equivalent and a current certificate for the completion of a course for adult, child and infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation may serve as health services staff provided all of the following conditions are met:
DHS 175.19(5)(b)3.a.
a. The users of the camp are coming as an organized group such as a school class, a church group or a scout troop.
DHS 175.19(5)(b)3.c.
c. The local ambulance service provider or emergency medical service states in writing that there is a target response time of 15 minutes or less to the camp unless the department approves a longer response time.
DHS 175.19(5)(b)3.d.
d. There is a telephone capable of connecting with emergency medical services without the use of coins, accessible at all times during camp operation and located in close proximity to the camp buildings or lodging units.
DHS 175.19(5)(c)1.1. Except as provided under
par. (e), a camp shall have a health services staff person qualified under
par. (b) 1. and
2. available on the premises of the camp at all times while the camp is in operation.
DHS 175.19(5)(c)2.
2. A health services staff person qualified under
par. (b) 1. and
2. shall accompany all overnight programs going to a physical location not owned or operated by the camp. The health services staff person shall work under the direction of the camp health supervisor, have the appropriate camper records, first-aid supplies appropriate for the occasion as determined by the camp health supervisor and access to a means of communication to summon emergency help and communicate with the camp health supervisor.
DHS 175.19(5)(c)3.
3. A health services staff person who has at least the training required under
par. (b) 3. shall accompany all overnight programs going to a primitive camping area.
DHS 175.19(5)(d)
(d)
Staff or consulting physician. Except as provided under
par. (e), when a camp's permanent facilities are used for more than 3 nights, health services staff shall work under the delegation of a physician licensed under
ch. 448, Stats., who is available on-site during the camping season or for consultation services. The staff physician or consulting physician, in cooperation with the camp operator, shall develop a written protocol, signed by the physician, for the administration of medications, routine health care and emergency medical care at the camp. The physician shall review the protocol annually.
DHS 175.19 Note
Note: A suggested outline for the contents of a protocol document may be obtained from the American Camping Association or from the Bureau of Environmental Health, P. O. Box 2659, Madison, Wisconsin 53701-2659.
DHS 175.19(5)(e)
(e)
When health services staff are not provided by camp operator. When a camp's permanent facilities are used for more than 3 nights by members of the camp operator's organization or by an organized group from outside the camp operator's organization, and the camp operator does not provide health services staff, the camp operator's organization shall set and require minimum levels of training for leaders of the group which are not less than those required under
par. (b) 2. and
3., before allowing use of the facilities. The camp operator shall ensure that organized groups using the facilities comply with this chapter.
DHS 175.19(6)(a)(a) All medications brought to camp by a camper or staff member shall be in containers that are clearly labeled to include the name of the camper or staff member, the name of the medication, the dosage, the frequency of administration and the route of administration. All medication prescribed by a physician shall, in addition, be labeled to include the name of the prescribing physician, the prescription number, date prescribed, possible adverse reactions, the specific conditions when contact should be made with the physician and other special instructions as needed.
DHS 175.19(6)(b)
(b) Except as allowed in
par. (c), all medication brought to camp by a camper or staff member under 18 years of age shall be kept in a locked unit and shall be administered by health services staff qualified under
sub. (5) (b), except that bee sting medication, inhalers, an insulin syringe or other medication or device used in the event of life-threatening situations may be carried by a camper or staff member. Each camper or staff member 18 years of age or older may take responsibility for the security of his or her personal medication.
DHS 175.19(6)(c)
(c) When a camp's facilities are used for a program of 3 nights or less, an adult leader of the group shall keep all medications brought to camp by a camper or staff member under 18 years of age in a locked unit. The adult leader shall be responsible for the administration of the medications.
DHS 175.19(7)(a)(a) A camp's health supervisor shall keep available the health history required under
sub. (2) for each camper and staff member.
DHS 175.19(7)(b)
(b) When a medication is administered or treatment provided to a camper or staff member, health services staff shall make a record of the action in a bound book with pre-printed page numbers, indicating the following information: name of the person receiving the medication or treatment; ailment; name of the medication or treatment; quantity given; date and time administered; by whom administered; and comments.
DHS 175.19(7)(c)
(c) The camp shall retain health history and treatment records for at least 2 years.
DHS 175.19(7)(d)
(d) The camp operator shall maintain camper and staff health history and treatment records, except that an organized group using a camp's facilities for fewer then 3 nights when no camp staff are present may maintain its health histories and treatment records. Health history and treatment records shall be accessible, upon request, to the camp operator and public health officials.
DHS 175.19 History
History: Cr.
Register, January, 2001, No. 541, eff. 2-1-01;
CR 08-073: renum. from HFS 175.14
Register January 2009 No. 637, eff. 2-1-09.
DHS 175.20(1)(1) A camp shall maintain a camp register that contains the names, home addresses and phone numbers of all campers and staff and the names and phone numbers of persons to notify in case of an emergency. The register shall be retained for a minimum of 2 years.
DHS 175.20(2)
(2) A camp shall have a method for tracking campers that shall be used to monitor persons entering and leaving camp during the program session.
DHS 175.20 History
History: Cr.
Register, January, 2001, No. 541, eff. 2-1-01;
CR 08-073: renum. from HFS 175.15
Register January 2009 No. 637, eff. 2-1-09.
DHS 175.21(2)
(2) Space. Sleeping quarters shall provide a minimum of 400 cubic feet for each occupant over 12 years of age and 200 cubic feet for each occupant 12 years of age or under and shall have a ceiling height of at least 7 feet. Adequate space shall be provided for wheelchair access to bedsides.
DHS 175.21(3)
(3) Floor space between beds. There shall be at least 3 feet horizontally between the sides of beds and at least 6 feet horizontally between the heads of sleepers.
DHS 175.21(4)
(4) Bunk beds. When campers sleep in upper bunks, guardrails shall be installed to prevent occupants from rolling out. The top of the rail shall be at least 5 inches above the top of the mattress and the bottom of the rail shall be no more than 3.5 inches above the top of the bed frame. No more than 2 beds may be stacked vertically and there shall be a vertical separation of at least 2.5 feet measured from the top of the lower mattress to the bottom of the frame of the upper bed. A free space of at least 2.5 feet shall be provided above the mattress of the upper bed.
DHS 175.21(5)
(5) Ventilation. Sleeping quarters shall be adequately ventilated.
DHS 175.21 Note
Note: See ch.
SPS 364.
DHS 175.21(6)
(6) Bedding. Pillowslips, sheets, towels and washcloths, when provided by the operator, shall be washed at least once a week and before being assigned to a different camper or staff member. Blankets, spreads, mattresses and pillows shall be kept clean and free of insect infestation. Mattresses shall be covered with a non-absorbent cover or other approved protection and shall be maintained clean and in good repair. The cover, pad or mattress shall be cleaned for each incoming camper and staff member and more often if necessary.
DHS 175.21(7)
(7) Separation. A camp shall provide separate sleeping quarters for each sex, except when the sleeping quarters are occupied by a family.
DHS 175.21 History
History: Cr.
Register, January, 2001, No. 541, eff. 2-1-01;
CR 08-073: renum. from HFS 175.16
Register January 2009 No. 637, eff. 2-1-09; correction in (1) made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register January 2009 No. 637.
DHS 175.22(1)(1)
General. The operator of a camp shall maintain each primitive camping area in a safe, clean and sanitary manner conducive to public health.
DHS 175.22(2)
(2) Water supply. Drinking water taken on hikes and trips away from a primitive camping area shall be from a water supply that is safe for human consumption.
DHS 175.22(3)
(3) Toilets. A primitive camping area not provided with approved toilet facilities shall have separate designated areas for each sex for toilet use. At minimum, toilet usage in these areas shall comprise a slit-trench with earth backfill. The toilet areas shall be located at least 50 feet from a stream, lake or well and at least 75 feet from a camp, tent or other sleeping or housing arrangement.
DHS 175.22(4)
(4) Solid waste. Garbage and refuse generated in primitive camping areas shall be carried back to the central camp area for proper disposal as required under
s. DHS 175.10.
DHS 175.22 History
History: Cr.
Register, January, 2001, No. 541, eff. 2-1-01;
CR 08-073: renum. from HFS 175.17
Register January 2009 No. 637, eff. 2-1-09; correction in (4) made under s.
13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats.,
Register January 2009 No. 637.
