Wed 24 Jun 2009
Being a part of something larger
Posted by Peg Smith under General
I have spent several days responding to the H1N1 issue. It occurs to me that having a collective, professional voice is an asset. Our ability to have partners such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Association of Camp Nurses is an asset. The ability to tell parents that if they have chosen an ACA accredited camp that they can be assured that camp has established screening procedures for illness, injury, and communicable diseases - is an asset. We have developed these assets, and more,  for nearly a 100 years. It is situations like this one that can only suggest to us that it is very important that ACA, as an associaton, does what it needs to do in order to remain strong and relevant.

June 25, 2009
Absolutely Peg! At this very early point in the summer season, the most frequent call made to the ACA Camp Crisis Hotline has been regarding H1N1. Knowing that ACA has been in partnership from the beginning with the CDC and the Association of Camp Nurses has provided those callers with not only excellent resources, but a comfort in knowing that ACA is being proactive. For anyone reading - reminder, the Hotline is available 24 hours a day - every day of the year by calling 800-573-9019. THANKS.
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July 16, 2009
I have found great worth in ACA’s H1N1 support and information this year. It helped me “calm” the other leaders in my agency and gave me reliable, top-notch info in one location. I’m really glad you did all the coverage you did to get us out of the gate with a plan and a back up plan. RR
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May 3, 2010
At least a hundred persons in our city have been infected with the H1N1 virus. I was very scared to get infected with this disease during the pandemic.`;
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