As per the state of NJ Law, staff are required to notify guardians or family members within 2 hours of an incident involving injuries that are reportable to the state or any incident and/or suspicions of abuse, neglect or exploitation.
Caregivers are promptly notified by our infirmary staff whenever:
· Your camper is ill and will be staying overnight in the infirmary.
· Your camper must receive care that is not available at camp. Ex. doctors visit, ER trips.
· Discussion of medication distribution is needed.
· There is a major, moderate or minor injury related to an incident, or allegation of abuse, neglect or exploitation. Notifications within two hours, per the state of NJ Stephen Komnino’s Law.
· Any moderate or major injury occurs. Moderate injuries are defined as those needing attention from an outside provider. Major injuries are defined as those needing emergency care such as an ambulance.
Caregiver will not be notified whenever (this is not a complete list):
· Your camper receives regular first aide treatment (bug bites, minor cuts, etc.)
· Your camper rests in the infirmary during an activity period.
· Your camper receives basic health care with permission from the over-the-counter form. (common cold, cough, stomach ache, etc.)