termination. These elements are often colored by state regulations, another area where legal consult is valuable. “Writing right” is a skill that’s vital to today’s camp professionals. In view of the upcoming busy summer season, now is the time to review and update your camp’s documentation guidelines. Then consider staging an incident during staff orientation and having each staff member document what they observed. Compare and contrast those written descriptions. What more might you and your staff learn? References Ball, A. and Ball, B. (2009). Basic camp management: An introduction to camp administration. Monterey, CA: Healthy Learning. Coleman, M., and Coleman, J. (2009). Crisis communication: Weathering the storm. Monterey, CA: Healthy Learning. Coutellier, C (2008). Risk and crisis management planning. Monterey, CA: Healthy Learning. Hendren, R. (2011). Best practices in filling out incident reports. The Leaders’ Lounge. Retrieved from http://blogs.hcpro.com/ nursemanagers/2011/08/best-practices-forfilling out-incident-reports.php. Harper College Staff (2013). Tips for documenting incidents. Harper College. Retrieved from http:// goforward.harpercollege.edu/about/ offices/conduct/resources/tips.php. Richards-Gustafson, F. (2013). What elements must be included in documenting an employee for termination? Demand Media. Retrieved from http://smallbusiness.chron.com/ elements-must-included-documentingemployee termination. Treder, E. (2013). How to document any incident. CPI Training. Retrieved from http:// ezinearticles.com/?How-to-document-Any- Incident&id=6060437. Linda Ebner Erceg, RN, MS, PHN, is the associate director of Health & Risk Management for Concordia Language Villages and executive director of the Association of Camp Nurses in Bemidji, Minnesota. Your source for everything in, on, and around your water. Create an active experience that energizes programming and keeps them coming back. © 2013 Commercial Recreation Specialists See ’em in action! CRS4Rec.com/mobile-inflatablevideos ACA__FurnitureConcepts_:Layout 1 1/14/14 1:54 PM Page 1 F U R N I T U R E C O N C E P T S Stylish, Functional & Affordable...WE GET IT! Ask About Our Counselor Beds, Lounge Seating, Office Furniture, Mattresses & Bedbug Free Encasements. 800 969 4100 info@furnitureconcepts.com www.furnitureconcepts.com ® CAMPING magazine • March/April 2014 19
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