AF Sports Camps Sports Medicine Guidelines
CAMPER USE OF MEDICATION FORMS
OTC/NON-PRESCRIPTION
The Certified Athletic Trainer accommodates parent requests for medication (including prescription, nonprescription, and over-the-counter) to be administered during the summer camp. According to DoDEA Health Service Guide, DS Manual 2942.0, camp personnel may administer medications when certain criteria are met. In order for summer camp personnel to administer medications during camp, the Over the Counter (OTC) and Non-Prescription Medication form MUST be completed and signed by the parent. The medication MUST be in the original container, properly labeled by the pharmacy. If the camper is taking any type of OTC these forms must be completed for camp. If the medication will be administered by staff please complete and have it signed by a parent. If medication will be self-administered, please fill out ALL 5 forms attached, ALL must be signed by a parent.
OVER THE COUNTER / NON-PRESCRIPTION FORM 
If your camper is not taking any prescription medications then the following form does not apply.
PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION
The Certified Athletic Trainer accommodates parent requests for medication (including prescription, nonprescription, and over-the-counter) to be administered during the summer camp. According to DoDEA Health Service Guide, DS Manual 2942.0, camp personnel may administer medications when certain criteria are met. In order for summer camp personnel to administer medications during camp, the Prescription Medication form MUST be completed and signed by the parent. The medication MUST be in the original container, properly labeled by the pharmacy or physician. The label should indicate the name of the camper and the physician, the medication, dosage, and frequency. The date of the prescription must be a current date. All medications will remain at the camp for the duration of the prescription or the end of camp. Camp medical staff is not authorized to give medication via injection (i.e. Insulin, growth hormone etc.)
PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION FORM
AF SPORTS CAMPS CONCUSSION MANAGEMENT
Concussion is defined as a complex pathophysiological process affecting the brain, induced by traumatic biomechanical forces. Concussion typically results in a short-lived impairment in mental status that resolves spontaneously, but full recovery from the traumatic event may take weeks or months. These injuries may or may not involve a loss of consciousness. After a period of symptom free rest, a graded "Return to Play" protocol is recommended.
Any athlete camper with a concussion will be removed from the contest or practice and will not return to activity for the remainder of that day regardless of the duration of symptoms. Initial evaluation of a concussed athlete includes standard emergency management principles and particular attention to evaluation of the cervical spine. Once all first aid issues are addressed, an assessment of the concussive injury will be made using history and physical examination and using the SCAT 5 symptom scoresheet (or the child SCAT 5 if the injured camper is 8-12 years old).
Parents will be contacted as soon as possible after the athlete is evaluated and the medical staff has determined a care plan. Athletes exhibiting a prolonged disturbance of conscious state, focal neurologic deficit, or worsening symptoms may be transferred to the nearest appropriate medical facility for emergent care. Any athlete continuing to exhibit the signs or symptoms of concussion will be afforded physical and cognitive rest to the maximum extent possible. It will be emphasized to the athlete that both physical and cognitive rest are required to maximize recovery.
Resolution of Symptoms and Return to Play
Any camper exhibiting signs or symptoms of a concussion will be removed from participation and not allowed to return to activity. Physical and cognitive rest are required to maximize recovery from the injury and it is in the best interest of the camper to not return to activity until they are examined by their physician and they have completed a "Return to Play" protocol (in keeping with current national guidelines for concussion care). The camper will not be allowed to return to activity for the duration of the camp.
CONFIDENTIALITY
Personal information about camp participants is considered confidential and may not be shared outside of camp. This includes the identity of campers, any demographic information, medical information and any other personally-identifiable data about any individual or group of campers. Also, AF Sports Camps and AFAAC cannot release names or phone numbers of other participants, not even to those who want to carpool.
AF SPORTS CAMPS DORM POLICY
If at any time a BOARDER camper leaves, or is asked to leave, camp/dorms due to a sickness or infection they are not permitted to return to the dorms as BOARDER. Depending on Medical Team guidance they may or may not be able to continue participating in Camp activities as a COMMUTER for the rest of the session. This policy is for the safety of all BORDERS and to prevent the spread of infections diseases within the Cadet Dorms.
