In order to comply with new New York State Health Department standards, the TMR Medical Form was greatly refined last year. Therefore, it is absolutely imperative that each Scout and Leader use this new TMR Medical Form. Neither the older 4 page TMR form nor the BSA Official Class 3 Medical may be used. Units can feel free to download the new form and duplicate them on their own as needed. (Note: It is highly recommended that units make their own copies of completed medical forms before submitting the originals to the Camp Medical Officer.)

New Requirement Commencing Summer, 2004
Late in 2003 the New York State Public Health Law (NYS PHL) was amended, requiring overnight children’s camps to distribute information about meningococcal disease and vaccination to the parents or guardians of all campers who attend camp for more than one week. Parents or guardians of these campers are also required to complete a separate Meningitis Response Form.

		If the Scout will be attending camp for ONLY ONE WEEK:
		Download a copy of the Standard TMR Medical Form
		If the Scout will be attending camp for MORE THAN ONE WEEK:
		Download a copy of the Expanded TMR Medical Form w/Meningitis Response Form
		This download includes the TMR Medical Form, and the required Meningitis Response Form.
		Detailed, step-by-step instructions for completing Medical Forms. Created by Dennis Abenanty of Troop 510, Brooklyn.

State-Mandated Meningococcal Disease Information
For reference, the Meningitis Response Form bundled with the expanded medical form above, as well as some additional information on Meningococcal Disease is also available here for independent download.

		TMR Meningitis Response Form
		NYS DOH Meningococcal Disease Information Sheet

Anyone staying in camp for more than twenty-four hours must have a completed Medical Form. This is a requirement of both the Boy Scouts of America and the state Health Department. The form must be filled in completely and must be signed by a physician licensed to practice medicine and by the parents of minors. No exceptions can or will be made!

The Complete Medical Record
In previous years, incomplete or incorrectly filled out medical forms have caused problems at check-in time. Please take the time to collect and inspect all your unit’s medical forms well before your arrival at camp to avoid these unnecessary problems. The Staff member who does the medical recheck will look for the following items:

1. Is there a physician’s signature?
2. Is the Physician’s evaluation and advice section filled out?
3. Has the physical examination been done within the last 12 months? See “Expiration” below.
4. Are the name, address and emergency contact information completely accurate?
5. Is the form signed by the parent of anyone under the age of 18?
6. Are all the immunization lines filled out with dates of shots clearly indicated?
7. Are all the communicable disease lines filled out?
8. Has the parent or applicant filled out the health history section, with serious health conditions noted?

Expiration
Under State law, the medical form must have been completed within one year of the end of your camp stay. For example, if your unit will be at camp from July 6 to July 13, 2004, the form must have been completed by your doctor on or after July 13, 2003 (and not July 6!)

Health and Accident Insurance
Limited health and accident insurance is provided for all Scouts, leaders and parents. In order to ensure coverage, all campers (youth and adults) must appear on the unit’s check-in roster. All youth and adults must be registered Scouts, Scouters, or immediate family members.

Medical Recheck
All those attending camp will have to go through a medical recheck process in which the Camp Medical Officer will review medicals and speak to the campers and leaders individually. At this point all medications taken by the scouts will be handed over to the Camp Medical Officer and they will receive information on when to come to the office and take their medications.

Last Updated: March 26, 2006
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