Introduction to the Activity Department
Hours: 0.50
Activities improve the lives of the people you take care of. They support a person at any age to live a fuller life. Activities can be enjoyed by anyone, whatever their level of health. The activity department, or program, is responsible for creating and leading activities. An activity program offers the chance for people to enjoy activities that meet their needs, abilities, and interests. This course discusses the activity assessment and the documentation required for activity programs. It also discusses the importance of activities.
Activities improve the lives of the people you take care of. They support a person at any age to live a fuller life. Activities can be enjoyed by anyone, whatever their level of health. The activity department, or program, is responsible for creating and leading activities. An activity program offers the chance for people to enjoy activities that meet their needs, abilities, and interests. This course discusses the activity assessment and the documentation required for activity programs. It also discusses the importance of activities.
Florida Board of Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistants
This is not an accredited course for professional license renewal. Florida CNAs may use this inservice toward meeting their annual inservice requirement.
This activity is approved for 0.50 contact hours.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (ALL Direct Care Workers)
Relias Learning, LLC is approved as a Curriculum Developer by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. This activity is approved for 0.5000 contact hours for all WA State Direct Care Workers. Training Provider Code: WA0624. CE Approval Code: CO2235759
Describe what types of information are gathered during an activity assessment.
Identify what information related to activities must be documented.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: The Role of The Activity Program
The Importance of Activities
Types of Well-Being
Federal Guidelines
The Activity Program
Activity Director
Activity Program Staff
Creating A Program of Activities
A Note on Activities for Confined People
Unique Needs and Abilities
It Takes a Team
The Activity Assessment
Review
The Activity Care Plan
Documenting Activities
Review
Summary
Section 3: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Staff Writer: Annette Brownlee BSN, RN
Annette Brownlee, BSN, RN is an SME Writer for the Post-Acute Care team. She has a Bachelor of Arts in advertising from Michigan State University and a Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Northern Colorado. Annette has worked in skilled nursing and home health. Her most recent experience includes being a Staff Development Coordinator and Infection Preventionist.
Disclosure: Annette Brownlee BSN, RN has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
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