Section 16.04.18.516 - PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONA child must have a physical examination within thirty (30) days prior to entrance into the outdoor program.
01.Physical Examination Requirements. The result of the physical exam must be recorded on a standard form provided by the outdoor program. The form must clearly document the type and extent of physical activity in which the child will be engaged and completed by a licensed physician, physician's assistant, or nurse practitioner, who signs the form, and includes: b. A pregnancy test for each female participant;c. A physical assessment to determine fitness given the climate and temperature in which the child will be participating, and the child's age, weight, and physical condition; andd. A determination whether detoxification is indicated prior to entrance into the field portion of the program.02.Prior Physical Examination. A physical examination of a child who is coming into an outdoor program directly from a children's residential care facility is acceptable provided the physical examination is current, occurred prior to entrance into the field, and meets the criteria in Subsection 516.01.03.Medical Special Needs. If a child is currently taking or has been taking prescribed medication within the past six (6) months prior to placement, a notation must be made on the physical examination form by the medical professional approves the child's participation in an outdoor, high impact environment. The physical examination will include a description of any possible special needs due to the use of medication in said environment.04.Physical Examination Availability. The physical examination form must be maintained at the base camp and a copy carried by staff in a waterproof container when the child is away from the base camp. The physical examination form must be maintained in a manner that assures the confidentiality of all medical and identifying information.Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.04.18.516