105 CMR, § 430.091 - Orientation and Training

(A) The operator shall provide orientation and training for all counselors, junior counselors, and other applicable camp staff and volunteers. The operator shall describe, in writing, the camp's plan for orientation including at a minimum the camp's organization, policies and procedures. Training shall include any necessary training specific to overseeing certain camp activities or any specialized training to meet the needs of campers with unique physical or behavioral needs, as applicable. The operator shall provide each staff member and volunteer a copy of the health care policy and shall train staff and volunteers in the program's infection control procedures and implementation of the policy during orientation.

(B) As part of the orientation, all counselors, junior counselors, and other staff and volunteers shall complete one annual online head injury safety training program, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's "Heads-Up" training, National Federation of State High School Associations Concussion in Sports, or an equivalent training approved in writing by the Department.

(C) The operator shall not assign any person to be responsible for a group of children nor utilize any staff or volunteer to supervise others until such person has received the minimum orientation described in 105 CMR 430.091.

(D) The operator shall maintain documentation of specific training components and attendance records for such trainings in accordance with 105 CMR 430.145.

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105 CMR, § 430.091

Amended by Mass Register Issue 1361, eff. 3/23/2018. Amended by Mass Register Issue 1516, eff. 3/1/2024.