Guidelines for Summer Camps in Massachusetts during COVID-19
Massachusetts Department of Public Health outlines requirements for operating recreational camps during Phase II of COVID-19. Camps must self-assess, attest to meeting health & safety standards, and comply with specific safety standards for activities like swimming, sports, beaches, and playgrounds. Training requirements include orientation, social distancing plans, cleaning protocols, communicable disease plans, and contingency plans to address the pandemic's impact. Specialized trainings and safety awareness are also emphasized.
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Massachusetts Department of Public Health Operating Recreational Camps Phase II MHOA Presentation June 18, 2020 Dave Williams Senior Analyst, Community Sanitation Program Kerry Wagner Inspector, Community Sanitation Program
What is required this summer? Camps Programs Self-assess and attest that camp meets the EEC MRHS (and general business safety standards) Inspected and Licensed by LBOH for compliance with 105 CMR 430 only LBOH and state can ask to see attestation and review practices in response to a complaint Self-assess and attest that program meets the MRHS (and general business safety standards) Inspection not required to open LBOH and state can ask to see attestation and review practices in response to a complaint EEC MRHS Dept. Early Education and Care: Minimum Requirements for Health and Safety 2 Massachusetts Department of Public Health mass.gov/dph
Activities During COVID19 Certain activities must comply with sector specific safety standards On-Site Swimming Pools 105 CMR 435 Minimum Standards for Swimming Pools EEA Safety Standards for Public and Semi-Public Swimming Pools Sports EEA Workplace Safety and Reopening Standards for Businesses and Other Entities Providing Outdoor Adult Sports, Supervised Youth Sports Leagues, Summer Sports Camps On-Site Beaches/Waterfront 105 CMR 445 Minimum Standards for Bathing Beaches EEA Safety Standards for Coastal and Inland Beaches 105 CMR 432 Minimum requirements for personal flotation devices for minor children at municipal and recreational programs and camps On-Site Playgrounds EEA Safety Standards for Playgrounds, Spray Decks and Outdoor Fitness Areas Boating EEA Boating & Various Other Marine and Inland Waterway Related Activities 3 Massachusetts Department of Public Health mass.gov/dph
Training requirements 430 Requirements Day Camps MRHS 430.091 Orientation Requirements Necessary trainings for camp activities Plans and training Requirements: Many of these may be incorporated into existing plans Plan to provide adequate social distancing; Cleaning plan; Communicable disease plan for the isolation and discharge of sick, symptomatic, and exposed children or staff; Communication plan for sharing information and notifications with parents and staff; Contingency plans for handling ways the COVID-19 pandemic may affect operations; Staffing plan maintain required ratios and trained back-up staff; Transportation plan following health and safety protocols; and Food service plan to maintain safety and sanitation protocols while serving food Specialized trainings to meet requirements of all campers Online Head Injury Safety Awareness training Health Care Policy, discuss implementation Fire Drill Disaster / Emergency Plans Lost Camper / Swimmer Traffic Control Plan 4 Massachusetts Department of Public Health mass.gov/dph
Staffing 430 Requirements Day Camps MRHS 430.101 Required Ratios: 1:10 campers 7 and older 1:5 campers under 7 Line of sight/close proximity High risk activity supervision Group size: Max 12 (allows for 2 staff per group) No mixing of groups except for staff supervising specialized activities and providing staff with breaks Masks and distancing required Ratios: Maintaining 430.101 Required Ratios Out-of-state campers/staff: Governor s travel policy urges quarantine for 14 days prior to camp COVID Oversight Designate 1 senior staff member responsible for responding to COVID-19 concerns 5 Massachusetts Department of Public Health mass.gov/dph
Healthcare Requirements 430 Requirements Day Camps MRHS Healthcare Staff: Healthcare Consultant (HCC) (430.020) Healthcare Supervisor(s) (HCS) (430.020) Healthcare Staff (for Licensed Camps only): HCC must train staff conducting daily screening 2 HCS present at all times Infirmary/First Aid Facility: Facility/location identified (430.161) First Aid Kits (class A & B) (430.161) Medical Log Book (430.155) Means to securely store medications (430.160) Isolation Area: Prepare to isolate multiple campers, multiple spaces/rooms if possible Bathroom available for sick individual(s) Cleaned in accordance with CDC guidance PPE with isolated individuals: Need PPE appropriate to care setting to enter isolation space Mask for symptomatic people until they leave facility 6 Massachusetts Department of Public Health mass.gov/dph
Healthcare Policies 430 Requirements Day Camps MRHS Camp Health Care Policy (430.159) Healthcare Policy: Screening at camp Prescription Medication Administration Policy (430.160) Plan for identifying and handling sick, symptomatic, and exposed children and staff o Storage o Identify who is administering Plan for the isolation, discharge and transportation of sick, symptomatic, and exposed children or staff o What medications are at camp Epinephrine Auto-Injector Policy (430.160) Criteria for seeking medical assistance o Self carry and administer or specially trained individual Immediately notifying LBOH Insulin Administration and Diabetic Plan Management Policy (430.160) 7 Massachusetts Department of Public Health mass.gov/dph
COVID19 At Camp What to do in the event a Camper or Staff presents with COVID19 symptoms. Immediately isolate individual from other campers/staff If possible, provided individual a mask to wear until they can leave facility Contact parents immediately. Have individual picked up as soon as possible. What to do in the event a Camper or Staff tests positive for COVID19. Notify: LBOH, funding/licensing entity (if applicable), and staff and families of exposure while maintaining confidentiality. May not return until they meet criteria for discontinuing isolation and consulted with a healthcare provider. Determine if individual was at camp while symptomatic or 2 days prior. Working with LBOH or MDPH to identify close contacts. Close off all areas visited by ill person, increase ventilation to area Wait 24 hours, or as long as possible to clean and disinfect area Pay close attention to high touch surface areas 8
Communicable Disease Reporting 430 Requirements Day Camps MRHS Camp Operator Reporting (430.157): Immediately report each case of communicable disease to LBOH and DPH Immediately report each case of suspected food poisoning or usual prevalence of illness Reporting: Immediately report positive cases to LBOH Parents must report to designated staff person any close household contacts or positive cases of COVID19 Exclusion Policy (430.153): Protecting all susceptible children if communicable disease present at camp Contact Tracing: Monitor who staff and children come into contact with throughout each day Follow the direction of the Local Board of Health (LBOH) or MDPH if identified as a close contact 9 Massachusetts Department of Public Health mass.gov/dph
Cleaning at Camp Clean and disinfect shared equipment at the end of each activity o Personal equipment worn by a player (e.g. gloves, helmet, masks, skates, footwear, or pads) may not be shared o Campers must have dedicated PFD, cleaned in accordance with U.S. Coast Guard guidance Intensify cleaning paying extra attention to frequently touched objects and surfaces o Indoor and outdoor surfaces Close off area visited by ill person, wait 24 hours or as long as possible to clean/disinfect area o Increase ventilation to area Train staff on proper chemical use and encourage glove use while cleaning and disinfecting 10 Massachusetts Department of Public Health mass.gov/dph
Spatial Layout 430 Requirements Day Camps MRHS 430.457 Shelters at Day Camp: Shelter sufficiently large enough to house and provide for on-going camp activities Emergency Shelter: Must maintain 6 ft of distance (may be helpful to calculate using 30 ft2 of space per person ) May utilize pavilion/tents to meet requirements Certificate of Inspection Roof weather/water tight If unable to provide: Cancel/modify camp hours to avoid inclement weather Structural and interior maintenance Activities at camp: Activities outside whenever possible Prepare materials and equipment to minimize sharing and properly distance 11 Massachusetts Department of Public Health mass.gov/dph
Food Service 430 Requirements Day Camps MRHS 430.320 Food Service: Compliance with 105 CMR 590 Food Service Tables/chairs cleaned and sanitized before and after use Use sanitizers approved for food contact surfaces Avoid group dining areas if possible Provide and maintain areas in a sanitary manner 430.335 Meals Provided From Home: Stored properly Meals: Recommend meals brought from home or prepackaged If unavoidable, staff must prep and serve meals Limit food handling and prep No family style meals Method to provide lunch if camper arrives without one 12 Massachusetts Department of Public Health mass.gov/dph
Delays in Inspections Rec Camp Inspection (430.650) Provide Day Camp license prior to inspection Subsequently inspected during season Certificate of Occupancy (430.451) Camp documents inability to receive COI; Same location as 2019 season and no significant alterations to building; Provides LBOH with 2019 COI and self assessment of structures/assembly areas; and Once obtained, provide LBOH with 2020 COI Fire Prevention (430.215) Camp documents inability to receive letter from local Fire Department; Same location as 2019 season and no changes to fire drill; Provides LBOH with 2019 letter and self assessment using Fire Prevention Checklist; and Once obtained, provide LBOH with 2020 letter 13
Social Distancing and Face Coverings Face Coverings/Masks: Staff: Masks/face coverings are always required when you can t socially distance Social Distancing: 6 feet of distance in and between groups Rearrange rooms/areas to promote distancing Campers: Encouraged to wear when can t maintain 6 feet of distance Ages 2-5 also encouraged to wear, but at the discretion of the camper s parent Close communal spaces or stagger use Clean and disinfect between uses Separate campers belongings so they do not touch Exceptions for wearing masks: Under 2 years of age Medical condition/behavioral health diagnosis Rely on lip-reading Stagger pick-up and drop off times 14
Additional Restrictions During Phase II No visitors or volunteers Field trips or for other offsite travel are not permitted o May hike or bike on camp property Limit activities to those that can maintain social distancing; activities should be outside when possible. o Skills and drills for contact sports, no games Hand sanitizer use Use of community pools or beaches is not permitted in Phase II Use of communal parks and playgrounds is not permitted in Phase II Limited camp transportation, when necessary 15 Massachusetts Department of Public Health mass.gov/dph
