looking hopefully to the future.
Merry Christmas
http://activitydirector.weebly.com/
Wednesday, December 23, 2015
We should.......
We should live everyday like it is a holiday being thankful and spending time with family and friends
looking hopefully to the future.
Merry Christmas
looking hopefully to the future.
Merry Christmas
Sunday, December 20, 2015
Happy Hollidays!
May the quite beauty of this season ---
Bring you deep joy and warm memories --
To cherish through out this coming year---
Happy 2016
Jane
Bring you deep joy and warm memories --
To cherish through out this coming year---
Happy 2016
Jane
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Thursday, December 3, 2015
Thursday, November 26, 2015
Happy Thanksgiving!
May your home be filled with joy and laughter and much to be thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving!
Sunday, November 22, 2015
Congratulations!
MEPAP
Congratulations!
Jodi Ingstad, Activity Director at Griggs County Care Center, of Cooperstown, has recently received her certificate for completing the Modular Education Program For Activity Professionals Second Edition Home Study (MEPAP) Part 1. This course was state approved. Her instructor was Jane Anderson. http://activitydirector.weebly.com/
Jodi Ingstad, Activity Director at Griggs County Care Center, of Cooperstown, has recently received her certificate for completing the Modular Education Program For Activity Professionals Second Edition Home Study (MEPAP) Part 1. This course was state approved. Her instructor was Jane Anderson. http://activitydirector.weebly.com/
Saturday, November 14, 2015
Thursday, November 5, 2015
FYI FROM YOUR INSTRUCTOR
I hope all is well after all the big Halloween celebrations!
Please note ---do not call my home phone for phone calls concerning the course.
Please call my cell--Thanks, Jane
Please note ---do not call my home phone for phone calls concerning the course.
Please call my cell--Thanks, Jane
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Friday, October 16, 2015
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
FYI
Just a little note for the new and veteran students--I have so many questions concerning sending assignments for each core content.
Please try to place all items into each self study document and save--please attach that saved document in an email and send to your instructor. Please do not scan or fax the self study, unless you are having computer problems. If you have signatures or items that cannot be placed in the self study document, please scan or fax those items. Any questions--just let me know. Thank you.
Have a great activity week and enjoy the fall weather.
Jane
Please try to place all items into each self study document and save--please attach that saved document in an email and send to your instructor. Please do not scan or fax the self study, unless you are having computer problems. If you have signatures or items that cannot be placed in the self study document, please scan or fax those items. Any questions--just let me know. Thank you.
Have a great activity week and enjoy the fall weather.
Jane
Thursday, October 8, 2015
Saturday, October 3, 2015
Thursday, October 1, 2015
ADVOCACY
Dear Activity Professional-------
It is time to be an advocate for our profession. Very seldom does an Activity Professional have the opportunity to say or write something about their own profession. Now is the time for you to advocate for our profession to elevate our profession. You can go to the following website and place your input into the Proposed Revisions to the Federal Nursing Home Regulations – these are available for comment.
Use the link below and be sure to place: please refer to file code CMS-3260-P. SEE BELOW FOR LETTER YOU MAY SEND TO CMS.
Date: (current date)
As an NCCAP Certified Activity Professional, I (Your name) would like to submit the following suggested revisions to the F249;
Quality of Care and Quality of Life (§483.25)
483.15(f)(2) The activities program must be directed by a qualified professional who--
(i) Is a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or an activities professional who—
(ii) Has a minimum of a high school diploma/GED in addition to;
(A) Is licensed or registered, if applicable, by the State in which practicing; AND
(B) Is eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or as an activities professional by a recognized accrediting body on or after October 1, 1990; OR
(c ) Is certified through the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals (NCCAP)
(iii) Has 2 years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last 5 years, 1 of which was full‑time in a patient activities program in a health care setting; or
(iv) Is a qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant; or
(v) Has completed a training course approved by the State; or the Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals (MEPAP) course.
The National Certification Council for Activity Professionals (NCCAP), has been the standard for the activity profession for 30 years, with over 7,100 nationally certified individuals.
Much like other disciplines have adopted professional standards in 1986, NCCAP established a set of criteria that must be met in order for an individual to achieve their activity credential which includes; a) an academic component, b) an experiential component, and c) continuing education every two years to maintain the credential and d) the completion of the core content/foundation for activities in LTC, the Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals (MEPAP) course. Once an individual has met all the components, they must pass a National Exam to ensure competency and credibility to meet the meaningful quality of life programming, implementation and evaluation of activity programs.
The MEPAP is based on specific and measurable competencies and includes theory and classroom training as well as on site, practicum experience. The combination of theory and experience creates a more competent activity professional. The MEPAP course has been offered / available in all 50 states since 1991, (revised in 2004) and has been the standard for the profession in most states, with the regulatory wording in several states i.e. New Jersey, Colorado, TX and NC actually including/recognizing NCCAP (certification), MEPAP course as their state approved course.
As the forerunner and sole credentialing entity for “activity professionals” for 30 years, NCCAP feels it is imperative to maintain the credibility and high standards of the profession by specifically indicating and directing individuals to the accreditation that will best prepare them to work in person centered care settings.
Thank you in advance for your consideration of the above revisions.
Respectfully,
(Your name)
Please read the letter by Cindy Bradshaw, Ed of (NCCAP) National Certification Council for Activity Professionals.
She has hi lighted items that are pertinent to the our profession.
I am going to make sure my comments are sent by October 14, 2015. Email me if you should have any questions.
Jane Anderson, ND NCCAP Representative
Proposed Revisions to the Federal Nursing Home Regulations Now Published & Available for Comment
Date: September 1, 2015
R/T: NCCAP position on CMS Reform of Requirements for LTC Facilities Proposed Rule
NCCAP would like to submit the following suggested revisions to the F249;
Quality of Care and Quality of Life (§483.25)
483.15(f)(2) The activities program must be directed by a qualified professional who--
(i) Is a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or an activities professional who—
(ii) Has a minimum of a high school diploma/GED in addition to;
(A) Is licensed or registered, if applicable, by the State in which practicing; AND
(B) Is eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or as an activities professional by a recognized accrediting body on or after October 1, 1990; OR
(c ) Is certified through the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals (NCCAP)
(iii) Has 2 years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last 5 years, 1 of which was full‑time in a patient activities program in a health care setting; or
(iv) Is a qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant; or
(v) Has completed a training course approved by the State; or the Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals (MEPAP) course.
The National Certification Council for Activity Professionals (NCCAP), has been the standard for the activity profession for 30 years, with over 7,100 nationally certified individuals.
Much like other disciplines have adopted professional standards in 1986, NCCAP established a set of criteria that must be met in order for an individual to achieve their activity credential which includes; a) an academic component, b) an experiential component, and c) continuing education every two years to maintain the credential and d) the completion of the core content/foundation for activities in LTC, the Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals (MEPAP) course. Once an individual has met all the components, they must pass a National Exam to ensure competency and credibility to meet the meaningful quality of life programming, implementation and evaluation of activity programs.
The MEPAP is based on specific and measurable competencies and includes theory and classroom training as well as on site, practicum experience. The combination of theory and experience creates a more competent activity professional. The MEPAP course has been offered / available in all 50 states since 1991, (revised in 2004) and has been the standard for the profession in most states, with the regulatory wording in several states i.e. New Jersey, Colorado, TX and NC actually including/recognizing NCCAP (certification), MEPAP course as their state approved course.
As the forerunner and sole credentialing entity for “activity professionals” for 30 years, NCCAP feels it is imperative to maintain the credibility and high standards of the profession by specifically indicating and directing individuals to the accreditation that will best prepare them to work in person centered care settings.
Thank you in advance for your consideration of the above revisions.
Respectfully,
Cindy Bradshaw MS, ACC
NCCAP Executive Director
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has published its proposed revisions to the current regulations for nursing homes participating in the Medicare and/or Medicaid programs. This proposed rule is available to view at the Federal Register website. Activity professionals, state/local activity associations along with other healthcare professionals, will be able to submit formal comments on the rule from now until September 14th, 2015 through the Federal Register site.
CMS first announced in 2012 that it would be revising the Requirements of Participation for nursing homes in the future. NCCAP and other agencies as well as other interested parties submitted recommendations to the agency on ways the current rules could be updated and strengthened.
NCCAP is still reviewing the proposed revisions to the Requirements of Participation and will be formulating an official statement in the upcoming weeks to submit to CMS.
Initial thoughts include:
~Have NCCAP named specifically rather than “recognized accrediting body”, as NCCAP has been the National accrediting body for activity professionals across the United States and now several other countries for the last 30 years.
~Requiring a High School diploma or GED
~Having the MEPAP course named specifically rather than “state approved course” as the MEPAP course has been the standard across the country and is available to all 50 states for the past 20+ years.
For your convenience – here is the section discussing the qualifications of the activity professional:
”We received stakeholder input on the requirements for the director of a facility activities program and considered, but did not modify the requirements for the director of the activities program. However, we are soliciting comments on the current requirements to determine if they remain appropriate and, if not, what the evidence is for changing the current requirements for this position and what stakeholders would recommend as minimum requirements for this position.”
The Requirements of Participation set critical standards for the quality of life and quality of care for nursing home residents. It is imperative that CMS receive feedback from NCCAP certified activity professionals like yourselves on the proposed revisions to ensure that any changes to the existing regulations would benefit and strengthen the profession. NCCAP will keep you abreast of any additional information and tools to help you advocate on this important matter!
ADDRESSES: In commenting, please refer to file code CMS-3260-P.
You may submit comments
1. Electronically.
~You may submit electronic comments on this regulation to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the "Submit a comment" instructions.
~You may submit electronic comments on this regulation to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the "Submit a comment" instructions.
2. By regular mail.
~You may mail written comments to the following address ONLY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, Attention: CMS-3260-P, P.O. Box 8010, Baltimore, MD 21244. Please allow sufficient time for mailed comments to be received before the close of the comment period.
~You may mail written comments to the following address ONLY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, Attention: CMS-3260-P, P.O. Box 8010, Baltimore, MD 21244. Please allow sufficient time for mailed comments to be received before the close of the comment period.
3. By express or overnight mail.
~You may send written comments to the following address ONLY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, Attention: CMS-3260-P, Mail Stop C4-26-05, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244-1850.
~You may send written comments to the following address ONLY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, Attention: CMS-3260-P, Mail Stop C4-26-05, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244-1850.
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Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Monday, September 14, 2015
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
NCCAP Position Statement-Please read!
A position statement which outlines suggested changes to the Federal rule for skilled nursing facilities has been sent to CMS from the NCCAP office. You may read the entire statement on the NCCAP web site.
Here is the website to make comment- Please refer to CMS-3260-P
CLICK ON THIS TO MAKE COMMENT!
THE DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 14, I am writing my comment now!
THE DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 14, I am writing my comment now!
NCCAP has suggested specific additions to F-249 which outlines recommended credentials for a qualified professional.
These suggestions are additions and not mandates or exclusions.
NCCAP is advocating for the 7,100 NCCAP certified individuals world wide.
The following information was sent in a previous email regarding the proposed revisions:
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has published its proposed revisions to the current regulations for nursing homes participating in the Medicare and/or Medicaid programs. This proposed rule is available to view at the Federal Register website. Activity professionals, state/local activity associations along with other healthcare professionals, will be able to submit formal comments on the rule from now until September 14th, 2015 through the Federal Register site.
CMS first announced in 2012 that it would be revising the Requirements of Participation for nursing homes in the future. NCCAP and other agencies as well as other interested parties submitted recommendations to the agency on ways the current rules could be updated and strengthened.
For your convenience – here is the section discussing the qualifications of the activity professional:
”We received stakeholder input on the requirements for the director of a facility activities program and considered, but did not modify the requirements for the director of the activities program. However, we are soliciting comments on the current requirements to determine if they remain appropriate and, if not, what the evidence is for changing the current requirements for this position and what stakeholders would recommend as minimum requirements for this position.”
The Requirements of Participation set critical standards for the quality of life and quality of care for nursing home residents. It is imperative that CMS receive feedback from NCCAP certified activity professionals like yourselves on the proposed revisions to ensure that any changes to the existing regulations would benefit and strengthen the profession.
ADDRESSES: In commenting, please refer to file code CMS-3260-P.
You may submit comments
1. Electronically.
~You may submit electronic comments on this regulation to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the "Submit a comment" instructions.
~You may submit electronic comments on this regulation to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the "Submit a comment" instructions.
2. By regular mail.
~You may mail written comments to the following address ONLY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, Attention: CMS-3260-P, P.O. Box 8010, Baltimore, MD 21244. Please allow sufficient time for mailed comments to be received before the close of the comment period.
~You may mail written comments to the following address ONLY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, Attention: CMS-3260-P, P.O. Box 8010, Baltimore, MD 21244. Please allow sufficient time for mailed comments to be received before the close of the comment period.
3. By express or overnight mail.
~You may send written comments to the following address ONLY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, Attention: CMS-3260-P, Mail Stop C4-26-05, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244-1850.
~You may send written comments to the following address ONLY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, Attention: CMS-3260-P, Mail Stop C4-26-05, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244-1850.
Friday, August 28, 2015
DO YOU HAVE A SUBSCRIPTION TO CREATIVE FORECASTING?
I need someone to review my proposed ceu's! You will be using 6 Creative Forecast magazines to complete these Ceu's. You will receive these ceu's free of charge--so the first one to contact me is in!
Jane
Jane
Thursday, August 27, 2015
Tuesday, August 4, 2015
Check out Diana's Newsletter!
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Activity Professionals, take a look at Jane E. Anderson’s NCCAP approved program based on my book!
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STUDENT'S PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING AND JOURNAL!!!! THANK YOU!
Proposed Revisions to the Federal Nursing Home Regulations Now Published & Available for Comment
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has published its proposed revisions to the current regulations for nursing homes participating in the Medicare and/or Medicaid programs. This proposed rule is available to view at the Federal Register website. Activity professionals, state/local activity associations along with other healthcare professionals, will be able to submit formal comments on the rule from now until September 14th, 2015 through the Federal Register site.
CMS first announced in 2012 that it would be revising the Requirements of Participation for nursing homes in the future. NCCAP and other agencies as well as other interested parties submitted recommendations to the agency on ways the current rules could be updated and strengthened.
NCCAP is still reviewing the proposed revisions to the Requirements of Participation and will be formulating an official statement in the upcoming weeks to submit to CMS.
Initial thoughts include:
~Have NCCAP named specifically rather than “recognized accrediting body”, as NCCAP has been the National accrediting body for activity professionals across the United States and now several other countries for the last 30 years.
~Requiring a High School diploma or GED
~Having the MEPAP course named specifically rather than “state approved course” as the MEPAP course has been the standard across the country and is available to all 50 states for the past 20+ years.
For your convenience – here is the section discussing the qualifications of the activity professional:
”We received stakeholder input on the requirements for the director of a facility activities program and considered, but did not modify the requirements for the director of the activities program. However, we are soliciting comments on the current requirements to determine if they remain appropriate and, if not, what the evidence is for changing the current requirements for this position and what stakeholders would recommend as minimum requirements for this position.”
The Requirements of Participation set critical standards for the quality of life and quality of care for nursing home residents. It is imperative that CMS receive feedback from NCCAP certified activity professionals like yourselves on the proposed revisions to ensure that any changes to the existing regulations would benefit and strengthen the profession. NCCAP will keep you abreast of any additional information and tools to help you advocate on this important matter!
ADDRESSES: In commenting, please refer to file code CMS-3260-P.
You may submit comments
1. Electronically.
~You may submit electronic comments on this regulation to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the "Submit a comment" instructions.
~You may submit electronic comments on this regulation to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the "Submit a comment" instructions.
2. By regular mail.
~You may mail written comments to the following address ONLY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, Attention: CMS-3260-P, P.O. Box 8010, Baltimore, MD 21244. Please allow sufficient time for mailed comments to be received before the close of the comment period.
~You may mail written comments to the following address ONLY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, Attention: CMS-3260-P, P.O. Box 8010, Baltimore, MD 21244. Please allow sufficient time for mailed comments to be received before the close of the comment period.
3. By express or overnight mail.
~You may send written comments to the following address ONLY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, Attention: CMS-3260-P, Mail Stop C4-26-05, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244-1850.
~You may send written comments to the following address ONLY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services, Attention: CMS-3260-P, Mail Stop C4-26-05, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244-1850.
Friday, July 31, 2015
I Need Your Help!
Dear students--Please journal on this entry-
I know that you are all super busy! My part time job is turning into a full time job! I am having a night mare in trying to keep up with emails etc. I search and search and search in many emails for parts of the assignments. When we had a phone interview as we set up the course I asked you to send and attach the self study with everything except signature etc. items that would not fit into that document. I have many students---- and some students are cutting and pasting and and sending up to 10 different emails, several faxes with no cover sheet. In CC3 you were to devise a fax cover sheet for faxing, that cover sheet would even work for scanning! You know what you are sending me, I do not know what you are sending! So---
1. AS of August 1, 2015 please send me your self-study for each core content via email and attachment, if you do not now how to do that, or have a problem, please receive an okay from me to scan or fax the self study.
2. Scan or fax signatures and only items that you cannot email in an attachment.
3. Please send a fax cover sheet telling me what you are sending by fax or scanning.
4. Please let me know in the body of the email what you are attaching in the email.
If you have any questions, please ask!
Thank you
Jane
I know that you are all super busy! My part time job is turning into a full time job! I am having a night mare in trying to keep up with emails etc. I search and search and search in many emails for parts of the assignments. When we had a phone interview as we set up the course I asked you to send and attach the self study with everything except signature etc. items that would not fit into that document. I have many students---- and some students are cutting and pasting and and sending up to 10 different emails, several faxes with no cover sheet. In CC3 you were to devise a fax cover sheet for faxing, that cover sheet would even work for scanning! You know what you are sending me, I do not know what you are sending! So---
1. AS of August 1, 2015 please send me your self-study for each core content via email and attachment, if you do not now how to do that, or have a problem, please receive an okay from me to scan or fax the self study.
2. Scan or fax signatures and only items that you cannot email in an attachment.
3. Please send a fax cover sheet telling me what you are sending by fax or scanning.
4. Please let me know in the body of the email what you are attaching in the email.
If you have any questions, please ask!
Thank you
Jane
Tuesday, July 28, 2015
CEUS
Good Afternoon--
I am developing CEUS (Continuing Education) entitled "Activity Consulting", these will be ready shortly for review. Before I submit these CEUS to NCCAP I need 3 reviewers. Once I get the CEUS okayed, you will be getting the CEUS hours free of charge. If interested, please email me at mepap4u@gmail.com.
Thank you, Jane
I am developing CEUS (Continuing Education) entitled "Activity Consulting", these will be ready shortly for review. Before I submit these CEUS to NCCAP I need 3 reviewers. Once I get the CEUS okayed, you will be getting the CEUS hours free of charge. If interested, please email me at mepap4u@gmail.com.
Thank you, Jane
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
Saturday, July 11, 2015
Thursday, July 2, 2015
Thursday, June 18, 2015
Tuesday, June 16, 2015
Volunteer Article
Volunteer Article
Please click on a great article to read on volunteering in your facility.
Please click on a great article to read on volunteering in your facility.
Monday, May 25, 2015
NCCAP SYMPOSIUM
STUDENTS--
Please note that your instructor will be attending the NCCAP Symposium in NC from June 2-7, I will be presenting and will be completing NCCAP board duties. Please note that these days will start early and end late. Thank you!
Please note that your instructor will be attending the NCCAP Symposium in NC from June 2-7, I will be presenting and will be completing NCCAP board duties. Please note that these days will start early and end late. Thank you!
Friday, May 15, 2015
Thursday, May 14, 2015
MEPAP
Ashley Hoffman, Fitness and Wellness Supervisor at The Heritage at Lowman of White Rock, South has recently received her certificate for completing the Modular Education Program For Activity Professionals Second Edition Home Study (MEPAP). Her instructor was Jane Anderson. http://activitydirector.weebly.com/
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
Credentialing
Credentialing, standards to be new assisted living focus,
ALFA exec says The Assisted Living Federation of America has unveiled plans to
implement credentialing and new standards, as well as a six-month
"listening tour" nationwide, as part of its Senior Living 2025
campaign.
Read the full article here:
Credentialing, standards to be new assisted living focus,
ALFA exec says <http://www.mcknights.com/credentialing-standards-to-be-new-assisted-living-focus-alfa-exec-says/article/413121/>
Monday, May 4, 2015
Friday, May 1, 2015
National Nursing Home Week
I have many items for you to check out!
But, check out my Volunteer section by clicking on the link below!
Pinterest for You
But, check out my Volunteer section by clicking on the link below!
Pinterest for You
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
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