Compliance of Camps in the United States With Guidelines for Health and Safety Practices

• 2015

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• Robert Olympia; Kaylee Hollern; Caitlin Armstrong; Pelumi Adedayo; Jennifer Dunnick; Jessica Hartley
PMID: 25706923DOI: 10.1097/PEC.0000000000000379

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This study looks at how well camps in the United States follow health and safety guidelines. It shows that most camps have ties with emergency services, but fewer connect with orthodontists or mental health experts. Many camps have important medical equipment like defibrillators and epinephrine autoinjectors. Most have written policies for issues like dehydration and asthma, but some do not practice their disaster plans regularly. The study suggests improvements such as better preparation of campers, more emergency supplies, and stronger community health partnerships to enhance safety practices at camps.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: Public Health Professionals; Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Collection: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Camping; Disaster Planning; Emergency Medical Services; Health Policy; Pediatrics; Safety Management; Guideline Adherence

Institutions: Penn State Hershey Medical Center; Penn State Health Children's Hospital; Children's Mercy Kansas City; Pennsylvania State University

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