Code of Massachusetts Regulations
105 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Title 105 CMR 430.000 - Minimum Standards for Recreational Camps for Children (State Sanitary Code, Chapter IV)
Section 430.151 - Physical Examinations by Physician and Certificate of Immunization

Universal Citation: 105 MA Code of Regs 105.430

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

(A) Every camper and staff person shall prior to attending or after receiving a conditional offer of employment from a residential, travel, sports, or trip camp, furnish to the camp the following, prepared and signed by a licensed health care provider:

(1) A current medical history which lists allergies, required medications, and any health conditions or impairments which may affect the individual's activities while attending the camp;

(2) A report of a physical examination conducted during the preceding 18 months; and

(3) A certificate of immunization.

(B) Every camper and staff person shall prior to attending or after receiving a conditional offer of employment from a day camp, furnish to the camp:

(1) A current medical history which lists allergies, required medications, and any health conditions or impairments which may affect the individual's activities while attending the camp. The medical history shall be signed by a parent or guardian, or by a licensed health care provider, however, in the case of a staff member 18 years of age or older, the staff member's signature shall be sufficient; and

(2) A certificate of immunization.

(C) No person known to be suffering from tuberculosis in a communicable form, or having evidence of symptoms thereof, shall be allowed to work or attend a recreational camp for children in any capacity which might bring him or her into contact with any camper at such camp. Screening and testing for tuberculosis shall be in accordance with guidance issued by the Department.

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