Factor and Other Medications

 

Factor (Bleeding Disorder Medication)

How much factor should we send? Send enough factor for the full week of camp (prophylactic and PRN).

•  If you are unsure, please contact your child’s physician. 
• HoG will provide infusion supplies at camp — do not pack infusion supplies.

How does factor get to camp?

• If you order through HoG or Beacon Pharmacy, factor can be shipped directly to camp, or you can bring your home supply. 
• If you do not use HoG or Beacon, you must bring factor to check-in/bus drop-off.

How should factor be packed?

• Pack factor separately from your child’s luggage.
• Keep factor in the original shipping boxes/bags.
• HoG staff will check in and inventory factor at the bus location/check-in.
• Coolers will be available to store/transport factor.

What happens after camp?

• You will receive documentation of factor used during camp.
• Unused factor will be returned to you at the end of the week.
• If HoG stock factor is used, it will be billed to insurance or other payment sources.

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Other Medications (Non-Factor)
All medications must be in the ORIGINAL containers with:

• Child’s name
• Medication name
• Directions and prescription information.
• We cannot accept medications that are not in their original containers.

Bringing medications to camp
•    Send only a full week’s supply of all medications.
•    HoG Nurses will administer medications based on bottle directions.
•    Medications are checked in and stored separately from factor.
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If medications (including factor) are not brought at check-in, your child may be unable to attend camp.