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On To Part 2!

Congratulations!  Salina Henke, Williston, ND 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 680). For more information on the MEPAP course and or ceus— #activitydirector http://activitydirector.weebly.com

Webinar- Ftag 679

Upcoming NCCAP Free Online Webinar

Tuesday, November 28, 2017 @7pm est The New Regulations: Ftag 679 Presented by Dawn Worsley Activities: Do they meet the needs and preferences of each resident? Please click the link below to join the webinar:  https://zoom.us/j/232220876

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Aging in America: Crisis in long-term care

Residents' Rights Month and Ce

October is “Residents’ Rights Month,” an annual event designated by Consumer Voice to honor residents living in all long-term care facilities. Residents’ Rights Month is a time to raise awareness of these rights and celebrate residents.  This year's theme, "It's All About Me: My Life, My Care, My Choices." 

Go to http://theconsumervoice.org/events/residents-rights-month-2017#packet  for information on “Residents’ Rights Month”.

Also, please check out my 8 ce’s on Resident Councils.

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TIME!

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When is your course deadline?
You have 9 months or less to complete Part 1 of the MEPAP course!
You have 9 months or less to complete Part 2 of the MEPAP course!
Check your contract for the course completion date! 

Regulation f679 f680

F679 Activities Program

§483.24(c)(1) The facility must provide, based on the comprehensive assessment and care plan and the preferences of each resident, an ongoing program to support residents in their choice of activities, both facility-sponsored group and individual activities and independent activities, designed to meet the interests of and support the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident, encouraging both independence and interaction in the community.

INTENT §483.24(c)

To ensure that facilities implement an ongoing resident centered activities program that incorporates the resident’s interests, hobbies and cultural preferences which is integral to maintaining and/or improving a resident’s physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being and independence. To create opportunities for each resident to have a meaningful life by supporting his/her domains of wellness (security, autonomy, growth, connectedness, identity, joy and meaning).

DEFINITIONS “Activities” refer to any endeavor, other than routine ADLs, in which a resident participates that is intended to enhance her/his sense of well-being and to promote or enhance physical, cognitive, and emotional health. These include, but are not limited to, activities that promote self-esteem, pleasure, comfort, education, creativity, success, and independence.

NOTE: ADL-related activities, such as manicures/pedicures, hair styling, and makeovers, may be considered part of the activities program.

GUIDANCE §483.24(c)

Research findings and the observations of positive resident outcomes confirm that activities are an integral component of residents’ lives. Residents have indicated that daily life and involvement should be meaningful. Activities are meaningful when they reflect a person’s interests and lifestyle, are enjoyable to the person, help the person to feel useful, and provide a sense of belonging. Maintaining contact and interaction with the community is an important aspect of a person’s well-being and facilitates feelings of connectedness and self-esteem. Involvement in community includes interactions such as assisting the resident to maintain his/her ability to independently shop, attend the community theater, local concerts, library, and participate in community groups.

Activity Approaches for Residents with Dementia All residents have a need for engagement in meaningful activities. For residents with dementia, the lack of engaging activities can cause boredom, loneliness and frustration, resulting in distress and agitation. Activities must be individualized and customized based on the resident’s previous lifestyle (occupation, family, hobbies), preferences and comforts. https://www.caringkindnyc.org/_pdf/CaringKind-PalliativeCareGuidelines.pdf

NOTE: References to non-CMS/HHS sources or sites on the Internet included above or later in this document are provided as a services and do not constitute or imply endorsement of these organizations or their programs by CMS or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. CMS is not responsible for the content of pages found at these sites. URL addresses were current at the date of this publication.

The facility may have identified a resident’s pattern of behavioral symptoms and may offer activity interventions, whenever possible, prior to the behavior occurring. Once a behavior escalates, activities may be less effective or may even cause further stress to the resident (some behaviors may be appropriate reactions to feelings of discomfort, pain, or embarrassment, such as aggressive behaviors exhibited by some residents with dementia during bathing¹⁶).

Examples of activities-related interventions that a facility may provide to try to minimize distressed behavior may include, but are not limited, to the following:

For the resident who exhibits unusual amounts of energy or walking without purpose:

Providing a space and environmental cues that encourages physical exercise, decreases exit-seeking behavior and reduces extraneous stimulation (such as seating areas spaced along a walking path or garden; a setting in which the resident may manipulate objects; or a room with a calming atmosphere, for example, using music, light, and rocking chairs);

Providing aroma(s)/aromatherapy that is/are pleasing and calming to the resident; and

Validating the resident’s feelings and words; engaging the resident in conversation about who or what they are seeking; and using one-to-one activities, such as reading to the resident or looking at familiar pictures and photo albums.

For the resident who engages in behaviors not conducive with a therapeutic home like environment:

Providing a calm, non-rushed environment, with structured, familiar activities such as folding, sorting, and matching; using one-to-one activities or small group activities that comfort the resident, such as their preferred music, walking quietly with the staff, a family member, or a friend; eating a favorite snack; looking at familiar pictures;

Engaging in exercise and movement activities; and

Exchanging self-stimulatory activity for a more socially-appropriate activity that uses the hands, if in a public space.

For the resident who exhibits behavior that require a less stimulating environment to discontinue behaviors not welcomed by others sharing their social space:

Offering activities in which the resident can succeed, that are broken into simple steps, that involve small groups or are one-to-one activities such as using the computer, that are short and repetitive, and that are stopped if the resident becomes overwhelmed (reducing excessive noise such as from the television);

Involving in familiar occupation-related activities. (A resident, if they desire, can do paid or volunteer work and the type of work would be included in the resident’s plan of care,

such as working outside the facility, sorting supplies, delivering resident mail, passing

juice and snacks, refer to §483.10(e)(8) Resident Right to Work);

Involving in physical activities such as walking, exercise or dancing, games or projects requiring strategy, planning, and concentration, such as model building, and creative programs such as music, art, dance or physically resistive activities, such as kneading clay, hammering, scrubbing, sanding, using a punching bag, using stretch bands, or lifting weights; and

Slow exercises (e.g., slow tapping, clapping or drumming); rocking or swinging motions (including a rocking chair).

For the resident who goes through others’ belongings:

Using normalizing life activities such as stacking canned food onto shelves, folding laundry; offering sorting activities (e.g., sorting socks, ties or buttons); involving in organizing tasks (e.g., putting activity supplies away); providing rummage areas in plain sight, such as a dresser; and

Using non-entry cues, such as “Do not disturb” signs or removable sashes, at the doors of other residents’ rooms; providing locks to secure other resident’s belongings (if requested).

For the resident who has withdrawn from previous activity interests/customary routines and isolates self in room/bed most of the day:

Providing activities just before or after meal time and where the meal is being served (out of the room);

Providing in-room volunteer visits, music or videos of choice;

Encouraging volunteer-type work that begins in the room and needs to be completed outside of the room, or a small group activity in the resident’s room, if the resident agrees; working on failure-free activities, such as simple structured crafts or other activity with a friend; having the resident assist another person;

Inviting to special events with a trusted peer or family/friend;

Engaging in activities that give the resident a sense of value (e.g., intergenerational activities that emphasize the resident's oral history knowledge);

Inviting resident to participate on facility committees;

Inviting the resident outdoors; and

Involving in gross motor exercises (e.g., aerobics, light weight training) to increase energy and uplift mood.

For the resident who excessively seeks attention from staff and/or peers: Including in social programs, small group activities, service projects, with opportunities for leadership.

For the resident who lacks awareness of personal safety, such as putting foreign objects in her/his mouth or who is self-destructive and tries to harm self by cutting or hitting self, head banging, or causing other injuries to self:

Observing closely during activities, taking precautions with materials (e.g., avoiding sharp objects and small items that can be put into the mouth);

Involving in smaller groups or one-to-one activities that use the hands (e.g., folding towels, putting together PVC tubing);

Effective November 28, 2017

Focusing attention on activities that are emotionally soothing, such as listening to music or talking about personal strengths and skills, followed by participation in related activities; and

Focusing attention on physical activities, such as exercise.

For the resident who has delusional and hallucinatory behavior that is stressful to her/him:

• Focusing the resident on activities that decrease stress and increase awareness of actual surroundings, such as familiar activities and physical activities; offering verbal reassurance, especially in terms of keeping the resident safe; and acknowledging that the resident’s experience is real to her/him.

The outcome for the resident, the decrease or elimination of the behavior, either validates the activity intervention or suggests the need for a new approach. The facility may use, but need not duplicate, information from other sources, such as the RAI/MDS assessment, including the CAAs, assessments by other disciplines, observation, and resident and family interviews. Other sources of relevant information include the resident’s lifelong interests, spirituality, life roles, goals, strengths, needs and activity pursuit patterns and preferences. This assessment should be completed by or under the supervision of a qualified professional.

NOTE: Some residents may be independently capable of pursuing their own activities

without intervention from the facility. This information should be noted in the

assessment and identified in the plan of care.

Surveyors need to be aware that some facilities may take a non-traditional approach to activities. In nursing homes where culture change philosophy has been adopted, all staff may be trained as nurse aides or “universal workers,” (workers with primary role but multiple duties outside of primary role)and may be responsible to provide activities, which may resemble those of a private home. The provision of activities should not be confined to a department, but rather may involve all staff interacting with residents.

Residents, staff, and families should interact in ways that reflect daily life, instead of in formal activities programs. Residents may be more involved in the ongoing activities in their living area, such as care-planned approaches including chores, preparing foods, meeting with other residents to choose spontaneous activities, and leading an activity. It has been reported that, “some culture changed homes might not have a traditional activities calendar, and instead focus on community life to include activities.” Instead of an “activities director,” some homes have a Community Life Coordinator, a Community Developer, or other title for the individual directing the activities program. 

For more information on activities in homes changing to a resident-directed culture, the following websites are available as resources: www.pioneernetwork.net; www.qualitypartnersri.org; and www.edenalt.org.

INVESTIGATIVE SUMMARY

Use the Activities Critical Element pathway and the guidance above to investigate concerns related to activities which are based on the resident’s comprehensive assessment and care plan, and meet the resident’s interests and preferences, and support his or her physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.

F680 Qualification  of the Activity Director  

The activities program must be directed by a qualified professional who is a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or an activities professional who—

(i) Is licensed or registered, if applicable, by the State in which practicing; and

(ii) Is:

(A) 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

(B) Has 2 years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last 5 years, one of which was full-time in a therapeutic activities program; or

(C) Is a qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant; or

(D) Has completed a training course approved by the State.

INTENT §483.24(c)(2)

The intent of this regulation is to ensure that the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

DEFINITIONS §483.24(c)(2) “Recognized accrediting body” refers to those organizations that certify, register, or license therapeutic recreation specialists, activity professionals, or occupational therapists.

Activities Director Responsibilities

An activity director is responsible for directing the development, implementation, supervision and ongoing evaluation of the activities program. This includes the completion and/or directing/delegating the completion of the activities component of the comprehensive assessment; and contributing to and/or directing/delegating the contribution to the comprehensive care plan goals and approaches that are individualized to match the skills, abilities, and interests/preferences of each resident.

Directing the activity program includes scheduling of activities, both individual and groups, implementing and/or delegating the implementation of the programs, monitoring the response and/or reviewing/evaluating the response to the programs to determine if the activities meet the assessed needs of the resident, and making revisions as necessary.

NOTE: Review the qualifications of the activities director if there are concerns with the

facility’s compliance with the activities requirement at §483.24(c)(1), F679, or if there

are concerns with the direction of the activity programs.

A person is a qualified professional under this regulatory tag if they meet the qualifications (if applicable) of §483.24(c)(2)(i), and one (or more) of the qualifications of §483.24(c)(2)(ii).

KEY ELEMENTS OF NONCOMPLIANCE §483.24(c)(2)

To cite deficient practice at F680, the surveyor's investigation will generally show that the facility failed to ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional, who:

• Is licensed or registered, (if applicable); and

•                 o 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

•                 o Has 2 years of experience in a social or recreational program with the last 5 years, one of which was full-time in a therapeutic activities program; or

•                 o Is a qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant; or

•                 o Has completed a training course approved by the state.

NOTE: F680 is a tag that is absolute, which means the facility must have a qualified activities professional to direct the provision of activities to the residents. Thus, it is cited if the facility is non-compliant with the regulation, whether or not there have been any negative outcomes to residents. In determining the Scope and Severity, surveyors must consider the extent to which non-compliance at F679 is attributed to the lack of an activity director or the lack of qualifications of the activity director.

A great resource!

Alzheimer's Article- a great resource!

Generations
Great magazine and on page 80 is a great article and definition of person centered care.
Happy reading!

Listening Ted Talk-Journal Item??

What type of listener are you?

Check out this awesome Ted talk!

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The recorded webinar can be viewed on youtube. Activity Professionals may earn one clock hour of continuing education for free after viewing by completing the CE application and submitting to the NCCAP office. Application deadline for this webinar topic is 12/20/17.

The Art of Leadership: How to Guide & Excite the Activity Team

Clock Test Information

Clock Test

Cool site on the clock test!

Instructor Update- Please Read!

I know everyone read my blog last week.  It might have put you in a "Pinch".  Just keep moving forward----and next week I should be able to get back up to speed if there are no bumps in the road and the mending continues. This is the first time this week that I have been able to access my computer.  I can send quick replies via phone.
Thank you for your patience.
Jane

Way To Go!

Congratulations!

Chelsey Dahl --Eventide of Moorhead, Mn, has recently completed the MEPAP(Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals) Second Edition. 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 249/680). For more information on the MEPAP course and or ceus— http://activitydirector.weebly.com/ #activitydirector

Follow Blog FYI

One of the Mepap assignments is to check the blog 2 times weekly for any instructor or course updates.
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RAI User's Manual

If you are not already aware, the RAI User’s Manual v1.15 (effective October 1, 2017) 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

Instructor FYI

I will be taking care of a an urgent family situation starting September 11, 2017.
On September 11th and 12th I will not be able to correspond via phone or email.
For the remainder of that week I should have limited access to both phone and email.

I would ask that you try to communicate as much as possible before the 11th.  If you need me to send the next core content please let me know by email. Any questions, just let me know!
Thanks and I sorry for any inconvenience.
Jane

Journal items! Agism

Journal item!

What do you think?

Ashton Applewhite, activist and author of This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism, recently delivered an 11-minute barn-burning TED Talk called “Let’s End Ageism” that is the clearest and most concise, entertaining, and impactful introduction to the scourge of ageism I’ve ever heard.  Read Here: Agism

How Alzheimer's Changes the Brain

Best Motivational speech from Former US Navy Admiral, William H. McRaven

What are your thoughts on this? (journal)

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Please read the article, as an activity person, what are your thoughts?
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Journal Item

Life is like an apple

Read the full article here place your thoughts about this in your journal.
Life is like an apple 

BOOKS

Would you like one? I have several Essentials for the Activity Professional in Long-Term Care book by Susan E. Lanza. A great bargain for you, just contact me for pricing.
Jane

Undulatus Asperatus Sunset

August 21st Solar Eclipse

https://www.nasa.gov/content/eye-safety-during-a-total-solar-eclipse
Here is a link concerning the Eclipse- be sure you get the correct glasses to protect your eyes.

Alzheimer's Video to Watch

 Alzheimer's Video to watch

What do you think?
Journal item!

CEUS FOR YOU!

Umbrella of Dementia-One of Many-Vascular Dementia 

Umbrella of Dementia-One of Many-Vascular Dementia
NCCAP approved 6.5 contact hours
 NCCAP APPROVAL # NCCAP 50053-
PRE-APPROVED FOR 6.5 CLOCK HOURS(all items sent by email)
Course Requirements:   Materials are sent to you and you will  take the pretest, read and complete all items as outlined in the directions information, and take the post test .  You will receive all items by email and will return all items by email, fax, and or scanning.  Once the materials are received and a passing grade is determined, your certificate will be emailed to you.  Computer with Internet connection needed for this CEU.
Course Content: The reading and tasks you complete will give you an increased level of understanding  of Vascular Dementia; you will also be looking at up to date resources to better understand this topic.
Content meets NCCAP Body of Knowledge Topic areas 16,21

Congratulations!

Congratulations! Kelly Ritter, Director of Recreation of Restore Health, White Plains, MD, has recently completed the MEPAP(Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals) Second Edition. 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— #activitydirector http://activitydirector.weebly.com

Social Media

Sociial Media and Jobs

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Infographic: Dos and Don’ts of Social Media for Job Hunters

Journal on this! Regulations.

Journal title is 7/7/2017  Regulations
Regulation Memo

CMS releases new survey interpretive guidance, will delay penalties for one year

Please click on the F-tag Cross walk and down load this!  Important for you as you take the Mepap courses.  It is a must have has all book items with tags are out of date.

Don't forget the following posts on regulations: 
May 19, 2017
June 1, 2017

You're book is out of date!
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A Thought!

I hope everyone had a great July 4th celebration.
I am looking at deadlines, and I am hoping you are also looking at your timelines for monthly completions and or end of course items that need to be submitted.
Just check your contract so you don't miss any deadlines.
Thanks!

Free Ceu's

I am developing ceu's for NCCAP approval.  If you complete an initial review of my proposed ceu's you will receive those ceu's free of charge.  If you are interested please email your instructor as soon as possible.  Thanks.

Proud ADC

Beth Bentz-----NCCAP ADC on to ACC!!!
Great job!

Saying

[T]he truth is that a manager has to be a leader, and a leader has to know how to manage.

Lolly Daskal, founder and CEO of Lead From Within, writing at NBC News

Journal Topic

Please view each part and give your thoughts concerning each part.
Label each part in your journal.
Thank you!
Part 1 http://theconsumervoice.org/issues/issue_details/proposed-revisions-to-the-federal-nursing-home-regulations

Watch the Consumer Voice's webinar, A Deeper Dive into the Revised Federal Nursing Home Regulations: Part 1, below.  You will hear experts from Center for Medicare Advocacy, Justice in Aging and Consumer Voice discuss key changes in: (1) Assessment, Care Planning & Discharge Planning, (2) Nursing Services, (3), Unnecessary and Antipsychotic Drug

s, and (4) Transfer/Discharge.

Part 2 http://theconsumervoice.org/issues/issue_details/proposed-revisions-to-the-federal-nursing-home-regulations#Proposed Regulations

http://theconsumervoice.org/uploads/files/issues/summary-of-key-changes-effective-phase-1-part-2-FINAL.pdf

Watch the Consumer Voice's webinar, A Deeper Dive into the Revised Federal Nursing Home Regulations: Part 2, below.  You will hear experts from Center for Medicare Advocacy, Justice in Aging, and Consumer Voice discuss key changes in: (1) Admission, Return, and Bedhold, (2) Visitation Rights, and (3) Specialized Rehabilitative Services.

Part 3    http://theconsumervoice.org/issues/issue_details/proposed-revisions-to-the-federal-nursing-home-regulations

What the Consumer Voice's webinar, A Deeper Dive into the Revised Federal Nursing Home Regulations: Part 3, below.  You will hear experts from Center for Medicare Advocacy, Justice in Aging, and Consumer Voice discuss key changes in: (1) Bedholds, and Return to the Facility, (2) Grievances, (3) Resident/Family Councils, and (4) Quality of Care.

http://theconsumervoice.org/uploads/files/issues/Revised_Nursing_Facility_Regulations_Grievances_and_Resident_or_Family_Councils.pdf

http://theconsumervoice.org/uploads/files/issues/Revised_Nursing_Facility_Regulations_Return_to_Facility_After_Hospitalization.pdf

Going Into a Great Pofession

Congratulations!  Sandra Ratliff, Oxford Ohio has recently completed the MEPAP(Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals).  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— #activitydirector http://activitydirector.weebly.com

NCCAP Newsletter

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9. Multistate Licensure: Who Owns Your Care?

9. Multistate Licensure: Who Owns Your Care?

JOURNAL ENTRY REGULATIONS

JOURNAL ENTRY-REGULATIONS

TITLE
SIDE BY SIDE COMPARISON FOR THE NEW REGULATIONS

 REGULATIONS

PLEASE JOURNAL ON THE FOLLOWING!

TITLE YOUR JOURNAL NOTE F248-249   2017

Journal note for all-- what does the red text tell me, and why is 483.24(c). highlighted in yellow?

Of course, add any other comments about the tags!  

THANKS A BUNCH!

Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet

Legal and Financial Planning for 

People with Alzheimer's Disease 

Fact Sheet

Fact Sheet Information!

Awe-inspiring!

Congratulations! Wendy Bugos, Director of Activities, Hill Top Home, Killdeer ND has recently completed the MEPAP(Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals) Part 1.  This course is North Dakota state approved.  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— #activitydirector http://activitydirector.weebly.com

FYL-thiis is not a journal item

I hope everyone had a great Easter.  I will be traveling Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday----April 17,18, 19.  I will be in contact using my cell phone.  Thank you and have a great week.
Jane

Awesome!

Congratulations! Elsabet Haile, Director of Recreation of Barclay Friends, Chester, PA, has recently completed the MEPAP(Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals) Second Edition. 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— #activitydirector http://activitydirector.weebly.com

So Proud!

Congratulations!

Beth Bentz of Veteran's Affair Medical Center of Syracuse, New York, has recently completed the MEPAP(Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals) Second Edition. 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

Way to go!

Congratulations!

Robin Jackson of Perry Community Hospital at Linden, Tn 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

NCCAP Certification Presentation

STUDENT FYI

MEPAP COURSE—ACCOUNTABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY REFRESHER

SAVE-SAVE-SAVE-SAVE-SAVE-

ALWAYS SAVE IN TWO PLACES AT MINIMUM—SO IF THINGS CHANGE OR YOUR COMPUTER CRASHES AND YOU LOSE YOUR COURSE WORK—YOU HAVE IT SAVED ON THE CLOUD-SUCH AS DROPBOX (ASK ME FOR A LINK) OR A FLASH DRIVE—IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO SAVE YOUR COURSE WORK !!!! WHEN YOU RECEIVE YOUR CORE CONTENTS BY EMAIL SAVE THEM IN TWO PLACES AT MINIMUM.

CHECK THE BLOGS TWICE WEEKLY AT MINIMUM

YOUR PRACTICUM SIGNATURE SHEETS MUST COME IN THE SAME DAY AS YOUR COURSE WORK-YOUR NAME MUST BE ON YOUR PRACTICUM SHEETS AND OTHER WORK.  EACH COLUMN MUST BE INITIALED BY THE APPROPRIATE PEOPLE AND SIGNED BY THE APPROPRIATE PEOPLE AND DATED.  IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE GIVE ME A CALL.

FOR A REFRESHER SEE YOUR CONTRACT----YOUR COURSE WORK APPLICATION---AND REMEMBER THE INITIAL PHONE CALL WHEN WE BEGAN THE COURSE AND I REVIEWED THESE ITEMS.

I HELP YOU ALONG IN CC-1—IF YOU FORGOT SOMETHING—I WILL REMIND YOU-----

STARTING IN CC2-YOU SEND IT—I GRADE IT—PLEASE DO NOT SAY—---“TELL ME WHAT I FORGOT”—

BE SURE TO START YOUR CORE CONTENT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE-DON’T WAIT UNTIL A WEEK BEFORE ALL ITEMS ARE DUE!

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK!  ACS APPRECIATES ALL YOU DO AND THANK YOU FOR MAKING IT EASIER TO GRADE ASSIGNMENTS.

Aging Stereotypes Aren’t a Punchline | AARP

Congratulations!

Congratulations!

Julie Clark of Greenfield Health Services, MA 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

NCCAP opens a window- Do you need this?

NCCAP opens a window for ADC Track 6

 Can you become certified by using Track 6--

But you need 10 Ceu's for Documentation--

Check out the following Ceu opportunity---

Documentation For The Activity Professional  10 CEUs

NCCAP APPROVAL # 31347-17    10 Ceu's

ADC TRACK 6

Check out this article on the certification Opportunity


Click on the link above!

To assist with those wishing to pursue or help another pursue the ADC Track 6 -

ADC Track 6 Scenarios

SOMEONE NEW
1. High school diploma and/or GED
2. The completion of both MEPAP courses - MUST have been completed between (2002 - present) – verified by submitting a certificate of completion, signed by the pre approved instructor
3. 6 years (12,000 hours) of current activity experience –within the past 10 years
4. 40 hours of continuing education – 20% (8 hours) of which specifically addresses activity documentation (MDS, care planning etc).
5. Pass NCCAP Exam
*Completes the ADC Track 6 form, (or writes ADC Track 6 on the NCCAP application) might do both
*Submits the 90.00 ADC level fee

SOMEONE CURRENT and LEVEL Changing
*Completes the FRONT cover of the NCCAP application, writes ADC Track 6 on the NCCAP application, also checks level change, and submits;
1. the 10 additional ce’s – they MUST be on documentation if not already, if already have 10 of their CURRENT 30 ce’s on documentation, just need the 10 of anything additional ce’s
2. level change fee of 70.00

SOMEONE LATE and LEVEL Changing
*Completes the FRONT cover of the NCCAP application, writes ADC Track 6 on the NCCAP application, also check level change/renew, and submits;
1. 40 ce’s, 10 MUST be on documentation
2. level change fee of 70.00 AND the renewal fee of 75.00 (if after 1/1/17) AND the 55.00 late fee

**For anyone with an expired certification over one year, email info@NCCAP.org

ANY current AAC, or ADPC, IF they submit all the required areas to level change to the ADC Track 6, CAN complete a level change application and submit the required items and the level change fee. (just like any other level change from the past).

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CMS Unveils Consumer Websites for Comparing Rehab Facilities, LTC Hospitals

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has unveiled two new websites for consumers that include information about the quality of inpatient rehabilitation facilities and long-term care hospitals. Under federal law, these health care organizations are required to report quality data to CMS on various quality measures and health outcomes, such as regarding pressure ulcers or readmissions. CMS says the websites will be optimized for mobile use. The sites are available online at medicare.gov/inpatientrehabilitationfacilitycompare and medicare.gov/longtermcarehospitalcompare.