The House Boy may be required to submit to a Temperature Check whenever he is observed or reported to be ill or unsteady, or whenever any scheduled or random Inspection or other activity reveals an articulable symptom of fever or illness, with preference given to the use of a rectal thermometer for accuracy though an alternate method may be used only when a rectal thermometer is unavailable or inadvisable such as during an enema or when the House Boy is off property and his physical exposure would violate dress codes or offend others who may be present and could observe.

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Health and safety concerns are a high priority. The House Boy may be instructed to submit to a Temperature Check whenever he is observed or reported to be ill or unsteady, or whenever any inspection or other activity reveals an articulable symptom of fever or illness. Preference will be given to the use of a rectal thermometer for accuracy, though an alternate method may be used when a rectal thermometer is unavailable or inadvisable, such as during an enema or when traveling with Master away from home.

A Temperature Check may be included as part of any Full Body Inspection (Rule #16) at the Master’s option, with results to be noted on the Strip Search Record Sheet. A Temperature Check must always be verbally announced prior to insertion of any thermometer. For safety reasons, untrained volunteers are not permitted to assist with Temperature Checks, except to actually read out loud and announce the temperature for recording. Master appreciates those who volunteer to assist with any necessary follow up, such as the preparation and use of ice packs and comfort or nutrition items (like chicken soup), and bathing or enema prep if necessary

Nothing in this rule shall excuse a House Boy from submitting to Temperature Checks as part of an approved Educational Initiative (Rule #119) or when being medically evaluated by a Temporary Master like a martial arts or swimming instructor, who may follow their own criteria. As always, the provisions of the Paramount Rule shall apply to all Temperature Checks. When Master is away, a House Boy who remains at home and suspects he is running a fever may self-check his temperature or request assistance from whoever is available, as long as Master is notified of the circumstances as soon as possible.

A House Boy who is traveling with Master away from home and who is observed or reports to be ill or unsteady may be administered an immediate Temperature Check or Body Part Inspection (Rule #116) in circumstances of injury or urgency, using whatever means and methods are available at the time and location. The need to medically evaluate the House Boy for health and safety must remain a higher priority than considerations of physical privacy and modesty, even if this results in temporary exposure or embarrassment. As a concession for safety similar to the protocol for Fires and Emergencies (Rule #114), the same priority remains true in the event Master or a guest becomes ill or injured, and the House Boy shall not be subject to negative consequences should this occur.

A supply of disposable non-latex gloves shall be kept for use when needed. The House Boy is responsible for the sterilization, storage, and proper labeling of all temperature check devices, and must notify the Master whenever replacement or replenishment of thermometers or gloves is needed.

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Rule 097A-B — Temperature Checks
Previously: Rule 097-B — Temperature Checks
Classified: Inspection Protocols
Classified (Historical): Health & Fitness