Medical Policy

For participants safety and personal welfare, when registering for Saco Parks & Recreation Programs Please list on the registration form known medical and behavioral conditions about the program participant. You should advise us as well of all medications the participant must take. Failure to do so can result in dismissal from the program.

Any use of Prescription and Non-prescription medicines must adhere to the Saco Parks & Recreation Department’s Medicinal Policy.

Saco Parks and Recreation Medical Policy

Participants with medical conditions requiring routine or emergency administration of prescription medications are welcome and may participate in all Saco Parks and Recreation Department Programs. The following conditions shall apply:

Routine Medication: The Department will not carry or administer routine prescription medication. Participants will be solely responsible for assuring that they have and correctly administer their prescription medications. In all circumstances, the Department must be made aware, in advance, of any prescription used/carried by a participant, and a copy of each and every prescription shall be provided to the Department prior to the admission to any program.

Emergency Medication: The Department will train its personnel to administer, in emergency situations, Epi-pens and Asthma Inhalers. A participant who uses and/or relies upon such emergency prescription and devices shall be welcome in a program provided the following conditions are met:

1. Copy of prescription is provided not less than 30 days in advance of admission to any program.
2. Written confirmation from the participant’s physician that they are prescribed the medication, and have received counseling or training on their condition, and the use of their medication.
3. The parent/guardian has specifically consented or authorized in writing that the Department administer the medication in the event of an emergency.
A guardian/parent may opt or state a preference to have their child participant administer their own emergency medication.

911 Policy: In all cases and circumstances, the City will call 911 at the earliest opportunity.