TOMAHAWK MEDICAL INFORMATION
Each Scout and adult must have, on file, a BSA health form update with parent volunteer Mrs. Ann Sanford (see explanation below).
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Every Scout will need to provide the full form (Parts A, B, & C) with a signature from a medical provider. To access the forms download the forms HERE.
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If your son’s BSA annual health form on file is dated earlier than July 12, 2014, it has expired and he will need a new one completed. Print out a new youth form at the website address above. Note that the Tomahawk site provides a medication planning form for medications to be administered at Camp. Please contact parent volunteer Mrs. Sanford with any questions you might have about the status of your annual health form. Mrs Sanford's telephone information: 728-3148 (H) or 341-9656 (C).
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Every Scout who brings medications must bring the meds, both prescription and OTC, in their original bottles, with clear instructions for their use. All meds for any one scout must be in a Zip-Loc bag labeled with the Scout's name. One of the Troop 9 doctors or the Tomahawk White Pine medical officer will collect and dispense all medications as appropriate.
Tomahawk Medication Policy
The state of Wisconsin has enacted a law that removes the requirement that camps distribute medications from a central location. Now Scoutmasters and other leaders are able to distribute medications in unit campsites. This new provision is great for a few reasons:
1. Ensures that Scouts are receiving medication from the same person that they would on a weekend campout.
2. The person administering the medication knows the Scout, mostly likely their parent, and knows how to contact them if there are any questions. Any special instructions can be explained by the parent directly to the person administering the medication before the unit even begins their summer camp session.
3. Receiving medication in the campsite doesn't single out Scouts that need medication as much as traveling to a centralized place in camp does. It can fit fairly seamlessly into campsite routine.
4. General reduction of confusion, summer camp prep, and the exchange of medication.
A couple things to note:
1. Emergency medication like inhalers and Epi-pens should still be carried by the individual Scout at all times.
2. Medications should be kept in their original containers. That means in the labeled prescription bottle that shows the dosage. The weekly SMTWTFS dispensers are great for home, but not for Boy Scout Activities.
3. Medications must be kept in a locked container ensuring that only the person designated to administer the medication has access to it. Camp will provide a lock box for any unit that does not have one of their own. It is encouraged that each unit have a lock box of its own for use at other campouts throughout the year.
4. If any unit wishes to have Tomahawk handle, store, and administer their unit medication to their Scouts we will be available to do so.