Another Opportunity For You!

2016 CEU PRICES FOR 2017

Check out Ceu’s at http://activitydirector.weebly.com/

Organize and Direct an Effective Resident Council
 You will be looking at the positive benefits and outcomes from Resident Council, evaluate Resident Council and identify different pieces to put in place for Resident Council among other items.  These Ceu’s are pre-approved by NCCAP (National Certification Council for Activity Professionals).

December NCCAP News Bits

December NCCAP News Bits

Christmas Carol Ebook

Christmas Carol ebook

• Download it here:

https://www.christmasgifts.com/downloads/caroler.pdf

2016 Survey Training

New Survey Training for Phase 1

 

NCCAP for November

November News Bit
Click on the site and read the awesome news!

Congratulations!

Congratulations!
Mary Dunn of the St. Alexius TCU,  Bismarck recently completed the MEPAP(Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals) Part 1. This course is one of the steps in becoming Nationally Certified through NCCAP (National Certification Council for Activity Professionals). NCCAP has written the course that meets Federal regulations on activity director qualifications. (F-tag 249). This is also the state approved course for Mary. For more information on the MEPAP course and/or ceus— http://activitydirector.weebly.com/ #activitydirector

Ombudsman

Ombudsman
Fact Sheet

Ronald Reagan: Proclamation 5110—National Alzheimer's Disease Month, 1983

Ronald Reagan: Proclamation 5110—National Alzheimer's Disease Month, 1983

2016 APND Fall Workshop

Debbie Hommel, speaker and Dan Kostad APND president, if you would like more information on NCCAP—go to the NCCAP website--http://nccap.org/ or your state representative, Jane Anderson could help you with any questions----mepap4u@gmail.com.

Adapting Your Management Style

Journal 10-2016  Students
Click on this link-read-reflect-journal!
Adapting Your Management Style

Bullying

Journal Item 10-2016
 Bullying in senior communities is not uncommon.

Click on the link above, What do you think?  Label your journal
10-2016 Bullying and let me know!
Thanks!

October NCCAP News Bits

October NCCAP News Bits

Documentation

Documentation is like cotton candy
Click on the link above!  As you read the article-think about activities!
Happy Reading!

New Continuing Education for You!

Multi Sensory Environment

New Continuing Education for you!

PRE-APPROVED FOR 8 CLOCK HOURS(all items sent by email)

​ MSE (Multi-Sensory Environment) Continuing Education approved by NCCAP will help define the importance, benefits and outcomes of MSE in various populations describing how enriched environments affect the populations we serve, and identifying the different pieces of equipment and the use of such equipment in a sensory room.

Click here to check it out--

New regulations for those working in a Nursing Home!

New regulations for those working in a Nursing Home!
Please click on the link below for the 700 page document!
New Regulations

Summary of the new regulations!

Check out out this link for a summary of the new regulations!

http://theconsumervoice.org/issues/issue_details/proposed-revisions-to-the-federal-nursing-home-regulations!

Are you going?

Remember the Fall Workshop for Apnd (Activity Professionals of North Dakota) is fast approaching!
Early bird registrations is Friday, October 14th.  So, for more information---I can help!  Or, go to---
APND Fall Workshop

FYI WEBSITE CHANGE

National Coalition of Activity Professionals website has changed to:T
Please click on the link below.

NCOAP

Do you have a DropBox account?

HI-
If you need to send large files for the course, I would like to give you my Dropbox account----so if you get an email to enroll--- it is from your instructor.  This is an awesome free tool.
Have a great Sunday!  My motto for the day!  Let my efforts rise above my excuses!  So, that being said, have a great October week.
J

NEWSBIT for you!!

NEWSBIT
Please click on the Link and read for September!  Special note is the movie viewing!

Techy Tuesday

Techy Tuesday!

Tagul is an online word cloud generator that enables you to create amazing and unique word cloud art with ease. Professional quality results can be achieved in no time at all, even for users with no prior knowledge of graphic design. Best of all the service is completely free for personal use!

https://tagul.com/

Flexible Tool a Great Way to Learn with Flash Cards | Tech Learning

Flexible Tool a Great Way to Learn with Flash Cards | Tech Learning

LTC organizations secure discount for movie night licenses | Long-Term Living Magazine

LTC organizations secure discount for movie night licenses | Long-Term Living Magazine

5 team building practices that will make your staff want to stay | Long-Term Living Magazine

5 team building practices that will make your staff want to stay | Long-Term Living Magazine

5 team building practices that will make your staff want to stay | Long-Term Living Magazine

5 team building practices that will make your staff want to stay | Long-Term Living Magazine

RAI User's Manual

Good morning,

 This is used in CC9

If you are not already aware, the final version of the RAI User’s Manual v1.14 has been posted on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) website.

Just click on the website below and scroll to the bottom of the page for all the links.

http://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Quality-Initiatives-Patient-Assessment-Instruments/NursingHomeQualityInits/MDS30RAIManual.html. 

September Is Healthy Aging Month

September Is Healthy Aging Month

Even a Little Exercise May Help Stave Off Dementia: MedlinePlus

Even a Little Exercise May Help Stave Off Dementia: MedlinePlus

End of Life - Video 5

CMS Increases Mandatory Enforcement to Protect Nursing Home Residents

CMS Increases Mandatory Enforcement to Protect Nursing Home Residents

Techy Tuesday

A new cool tool for you--
Create a Newspaper!

Would you like free continuing education?

Good Morning!
I am developing CEU'S and need reviewers.  I will send all items to the reviewer. The reviewer of the CEU will go through the CEU and complete that CEU and submit all items to me.  Once I get  pre-approval from NCCAP you will receive that CEU hours free of charge.  If you would like more details and are seriously interested, please email.  Thank you and have a great Monday!  Please email by 8/22/2016

Olympic Bingo

Cool site for Olympic Bingo!  Check it out!Olympic Bingo

CMS Memo

Journal items 1- 2016
Please read the article below!  What is your facility policy?

 Memo to State Surveyors


AHCA and Social Media

Senate and Social Media

MEPAP 2 Students

Next time you journal--let me know if you agree or disagree with this statement?  One paragraph or more on your reasoning.

Leadership consists of nothing but taking responsibility for everything that goes wrong and giving your subordinates credit for everything that goes well.

Dwight D. Eisenhower, 34th US president

Congratulations!

Congratulations!
Melissa Koski of Elders' Home, New York Mills, Mn has recently completed the MEPAP(Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals) Part 1. This course is one of the steps in becoming Nationally Certified through NCCAP (National Certification Council for Activity Professionals). NCCAP has written the course that meets Federal regulations on activity director qualifications. (F-tag 249). For more information on the MEPAP course and or ceus— http://activitydirector.weebly.com/ ‪#‎activitydirector‬

Leader

Dear MEPAP Students--
What would you say to the best leader you have had?
Next time you journal--write me a paragraph on this topic
Thanks

How to Overcome the Fear of Feedback

How to Overcome the Fear of Feedback

Alzheimer's Drugs: What You Need to Know

Alzheimer's Drugs: What You Need to Know

When You Remember Me (TV 1990) Fred Savage, Kevin Spacey, Ellen Burstyn

Computer engagement reduces antipsychotic usage, improves quality of life | Long-Term Living Magazine

Computer engagement reduces antipsychotic usage, improves quality of life | Long-Term Living Magazine

Can't Stop the Feeling - Wellbrooke of Westfield

Pearls

I need to make a centerpiece using pearls for NCCAP's 3oth Anniversary?  Does anyone have any ideas?  email jane@activityconsultant.com.
Thank you!

Great Job! Way to Go!

Congratulations! Kristen Silva of Massachusetts recently passed the NCCAP national exam with flying colors.

I asked her what advice she would give to other students.

"Schedule the exam for as soon as possible after completing MEPAP, take it at a time in the day when you're normally wide awake and get a good nights sleep. Use Quizlet, (Jane Anderson, provides a Quizlet program for her students to use in studying for the National Exam) arrive a little early to review the material one last time before going in!

Review the questions before ending the test. It's a fairly easy exam because the MEPAP classes do prepare you with the information you need. Jane Anderson, http://activitydirector.weebly.com is the online instructor for the MEPAP course."

Thank you so much!

Great Job!

Congratulations!

Kara Reiser, President of MinnesotaSwap received her certificate for completing (Activity Consultant Certified) ACC Track 3. http://nccap.org/
Her mentor was Jane Anderson, BS, ACC http://activitydirector.weebly.com/
Kara is the Activity Director Certified for Anoka, and Fridley Mn. Golden Living Centers.

Clinical Aromatherapy

Clinical Aromatherapy

April NCCAP News Bits

April NCCAP News Bits

World’s centenarian population projected to grow eightfold by 2050

World’s centenarian population projected to grow eightfold by 2050: The world was home to nearly half a million people ages 100 and older in 2015, more than four times as many as in 1990. And this growth is expected to accelerate.

Clinical Stages of Alzheimer’s

Clinical Stages of Alzheimer’s

Harness the MDS for dementia care | Long-Term Living Magazine

Harness the MDS for dementia care | Long-Term Living Magazine

Paint me a memory | Long-Term Living Magazine

Paint me a memory | Long-Term Living Magazine

March NCCAP News Bits

March NCCAP News Bits

TCU

Does anyone have a TCU--Transitional Care Unit calendar they would like to share?
Just send to my email as an attachment.  Thanks.

To All My Students---FYI

My computer will be at the Doctors office for at least two days.  I will be in contact via my Smart Phone.  Jane

CMS1243500 - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

CMS1243500 - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

CMS1243409 - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

CMS1243409 - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Congratulations!

Congratulations!

Vanessa Salwei of the Linton Hospital, Linton has recently completed the  MEPAP(Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals)  Part 1.  This course is one of the steps in becoming Nationally Certified through NCCAP (National Certification Council for Activity Professionals).  NCCAP has written the course that meets Federal regulations on activity director qualifications.

 (F-tag 249).    This is also the state approved course for Vanessa. For more information on the MEPAP course and or ceus— http://activitydirector.weebly.com/  #activitydirector

Awesome!

Hillsboro Scrabble board.  Homemade by Dee -- Great job!

BECOME AN ADSC!

Adult Days Services Certified (ADSC)

http://nccap.org/adult-days-services-certified-adsc

NCCAP has made available a level of certification specific to those working in the Adult Day Services Industry. NCCAP believes this will help to facilitate the following:

– Set standards for minimum criteria for this field
– Be a professional stepping stone to becoming an ADC
– Recruit interest in the activity profession
– Recruit interest in NCCAP certification

Requirements for ADSC
1.High School diploma/GED
2.Completion of the MEPAP part 1 course
3.Two years {4000 hours} of Adult Day Services experience
4.20 hours of continuing education.

If you meet the above criteria:
1. complete the current NCCAP application
2. complete this ADS form
3. submit the required documentation per NCCAP standards
4. submit the appropriate fee(s)

*In order to level change to an ADC, ALL ADC requirements must be met – to include the National Exam

Continuing Education

If you would like free Ce's (Continuing Education)--just contact me!  4 possible!
Jane

This Blog!

Just think!  There are over 260 posts created for this blog!  Do you read the recent posts, or do you go back to any of the 2011 posts?  There is a plethora of information for you ------go to the right hand side of the blog and scroll down and peruse!

For You!

(NEW) ACTIVITY CONSULTING

$44.95

Activity Consulting 101 - These Ce's give your insight into the role of a consultant.
NCCAP APPROVAL # 31888-17   10 Clock Hours of Continuing Education
PRE-APPROVED FOR 10 CLOCK HOURS (all items sent by email)
 Course Requirements: Participants will read the Activity Consulting 101 power point and complete the tasks that correspond with the power point.
You will receive all items for Continuing Education completion by email and will return all items by email, fax, and or scanning.  Once the course work items are received and a passing grade is determined, your certificate will be emailed to you.
Computer with Internet connection is needed for this CE

Ceu's for You!

Please go to the following website for more information.
Ceu Website
or
Management CEUs
MANAGEMENT FOR THE ACTIVITY PROFESSIONAL
$23.95
MANAGEMENT FOR THE ACTIVITY PROFESSIONAL 3 Clock Hours of Continuing Education
NCCAP APPROVAL# NCCAP 31887-17-
PRE-APPROVED FOR 3 CLOCK HOURS (items sent by email)Course Requirements:   These Ce’s require the use of the Creative Forecasting magazine. You must obtain the magazine and read 6 different articles under the section "Management Simplified".  You will complete task work sheets that pertains to each article chosen and other items specified and return these items to your instructor. You will receive all items (except the Creative Forecasting magazine) by email and will return all items by email, fax, and or scanning.  Once the course work items are received and a passing grade is determined, your certificate will be emailed to you.  Computer with Internet connection is needed for this CE.

 

January NCCAP News Bits

January NCCAP News Bits

My wish for you------

My wish for each of you is for a wonderful 2016 and that you find enjoyment in each day.  Thank you for making the resident's/client's/elder's days more---

1. The past cannot be changed
2. Opinions don't define your reality
3. Everyone's journey is different
4. Things always get better with time
5. Judgements are a confession of character
6. Overthinking will lead to sadness
7. Happiness is found within
8. Positive thoughts create positive things
9. Smiles are contagious
10. Kindness is free
11. You only fail if you quit
12. What goes around, comes around