H1N1 Virus Update
THE SWINE FLU AND YOU
The H1N1 Virus, also known as the SWINE FLU, is now classified as a world wide pandemic. This highly contagious virus has been found throughout the United States and around the world. We have not had any cases in Surry County, North Carolina to date; however, it is only a matter of time before it spreads to our area.
At Camp Raven Knob, we are taking several precautionary steps to try our best to keep our Scouts, Leaders and Staff safe and healthy. Please read the following carefully and share this with your troop members and parents. YOUR assistance in helping with these measures will make your week at camp the very best it can be!
FOR SCOUTS AND THEIR PARENTS
1. Before coming to camp, if you have been in contact with individuals who have been confirmed to have the H1N1 Virus, we would prefer that you not come to Raven Knob this summer. Any fees that have been paid will be refunded.
2. On the Sunday that you are departing for camp, please have your temperature checked. If you are running a fever of 99.7 or higher please do not come to Raven Knob. Also, if you have other signs of the flu, such as unusual fatigue, ongoing body aches and general weakness, we encourage you to remain at home and to seek medical attention. Again any fees that have been paid will be refunded.
3. Any Scout who becomes sick while in camp and who is suspected of possibly having the H1N1 virus will be quarantined in the Camp’s Infirmary until arrangements can be made for the Scout to return home. Parents will be notified promptly.
FOR LEADERS
1. The Troop Leaders are our front line of defense. Your assistance is imperative to helping us maintain a safe healthy camp. Prior to departing for camp, please make sure that you have reviewed the medical forms for every Scout. We highly advise that you personally speak with every Scout’s parents to assure that their sons are healthy enough to come to camp. Parents should have checked their sons for fever prior to departure.
2. Upon arrival at camp, everyone will go through a medical recheck. This includes Scouts, Leaders and Staff. An individual found to have a fever will be isolated along with those who traveled to Raven Knob with him. Scouts, Leaders or Staff who are suspected of possibly having the H1N1 virus will be quarantined in the Camp’s Infirmary until arrangements can be made for the individual and those who he has been in contact with to return home.
3. We ask that Leaders assist the Camp Staff in promoting the steps to prevent sickness while in camp. These steps include the following:
- A. Train each Scout to cover his mouth and nose with tissues when he coughs and sneezes, or to cough and sneeze into the inside bend of his arm and not on his hand.
- B. Make sure that everyone washes his hands after leaving a restroom and before eating and before entering the Dining Hall.
- C. Supervise the cleaning of your respective Dining Hall table after each meal.
- D. Ensure that our Scouts are using good sanitation habits in the Campsites, Dining Hall and throughout the CRK.
FOR STAFF
1. Stay HEALTHY! You are at Raven Knob for the summer, unlike troops that are in camp for only a week.
2. Use good sanitation procedures… make them habits. Encourage everyone that you are with to use good sanitation practices.
3. If you feel sick go to the Health Office. Don’t take a chance on spreading a virus to others.
4. Be aware of individuals who look unusually weak or tired. Encourage them to go to the Health Lodge to be examined.
5. Maintain good sanitation practices when you are away from camp. This includes nights off and weekends.
6. Get rest. Sleep will help you to be healthier and to be refreshed for the next day. Becoming fatigued will only make you more susceptible to the H1N1 virus and other viruses.
REMEMBER… BE ON GUARD…
DON’T LET A VIRUS GET BY US!!!
CAMPWIDE SAFTEY PRECAUTIONS
There are a number of precautionary steps that we will be taking to help prevent the spread of the H1N1 virus and other viruses. These steps have been reviewed with the Camp Staff and unit leaders. Adherence to these steps is our best safeguard in protecting against the spread of sickness.
1. Everyone will be checked for fever. Those individuals found to have a fever will be isolated and sent home as soon as possible.
2. The Trading Post staff will take extra precautions to make sure that those who handle food do not handle money. The staff will strive to keep the surfaces and counters clean and sanitary. Hand sanitizer will be readily available for workers and guests.
3. Dining Hall precautions include:
- A. Hand sanitizer, paper towels, and disinfectant will be available on every table.
- B. The Dining Hall Staff will clean all contact surfaces on a regular basis.
- C. Cereal will be provided in bowls. There will be no cereal bar.
- D. Salad will be provided in bowls. There will be no salad bar.
- E. Utensils will be disposable to ensure sanitation.
- F. Leaders and Staff will work with Scouts to ensure good sanitation procedures.
4. Each campsite will have hand sanitizer, paper towels and spray disinfectant.
5. Throughout the camp there will be reminder signs to keep sanitation practices ongoing.
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