Summary of Maine Law on Self-Administration of Emergency Medications
Recreational camps for children; emergency medication. A recreational camp for boys or girls must have a written policy authorizing campers to self-administer emergency medication, including, but not limited to, an asthma inhaler or an epinephrine pen.
The written policy must include the following requirements:
1. A camper who self-administers emergency medication must have the prior written approval of the camper's primary health care provider and the camper's parent or guardian;
2. The camper's parent or guardian must submit written verification to the camp from the camper's primary health care provider confirming that the camper has the knowledge and the skills to safely self-administer
the emergency medication in camp;
3. The camp health staff must evaluate the camper's technique to ensure proper and effective use of the emergency medication in camp; and
4. The emergency medication must be readily available to the camper.