A*P*P*L*A*U*S*E*

MANY HEARTFELT THANKS
FOR A JOB WELL DONE!

CONGRATULATIONS! ROBIN ZOLDEN, CARE-ONE ORADELL, NJ HAS RECENTLY COMPLETED THE MEPAP(MODULAR EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR ACTIVITY PROFESSIONALS-PART 1).  

Check out the course for your area     MEPAP AND CE'S

Happy Holidays!

Christmas Quiz - Maria's Place

Christmas Quiz - Maria's Place: Christmas Quiz. This is a multiple choice answers quiz all about Christmas. It can work well as a group activity when everyone gets to give an opinion.

Christmas Quiz - Maria's Place

Christmas Quiz - Maria's Place: Christmas Quiz. This is a multiple choice answers quiz all about Christmas. It can work well as a group activity when everyone gets to give an opinion.

A*P*P*L*A*U*S*E*

MANY HEARTFELT THANKS
FOR A JOB WELL DONE!

Congratulations! Kim Kautzman, Richardton Health Care Center, has recently completed the MEPAP(Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals-Part 1).  She completed the North Dakota state approved course.

Alive Inside!

Preferences for Everyday Living Inventory (PELI)

Journal item:
TOOL TO HELP HONOR PREFERENCES

Please read the article and check out---
 Preferences for Everyday Living Inventory(PELI)
https://preferencebasedliving.com/

GREAT VIDEO TO WATCH AND SHARE WITH YOUR TEAM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=61&v=IBTXK9z3IVs&feature=emb_logo


PELI TOOLS
https://preferencebasedliving.com/?q=peli-tools

Person Centered Care

Trauma Informed CAre

Journal item:
Nov 28--
Are you ready for Trauma Informed Care?
Click on the links below for more information.


Preparing for Trauma Informed Care

Last Minute Guide To Trauma Informed Care

Nap WEEK

Nap WEEK

Click on the link and get ready by downloading the packet.  This is our week!

National Activity Professionals Week provides a timely opportunity to foster and showcase the 

wonderful things that Activity Professionals create. 

NAP Week is January 19-25, 2020. The NAP theme and the theme of the 

Annual NAAP Conference is “Lighting the Way.” 

Residents and Families

This article is a great read for the Activity Professional~
Principles For Residents and Families

Congratulations!

Congratulations!
 Susan Kartes, Sanford Hillsboro Care Center, has recently completed the MEPAP(Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals-Part 1).  She completed the North Dakota state approved course. 
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 ces—http://activitydirector.weebly.com

HOT OFF THE PRESS-NEW CE

(12) New -Individual Program Development (1x1)

DO NOT JOURNAL ON THIS  ITEM-FYI

These Ce's give you insight into Individual Program Development (1x1)

 For detailed information please click on the LINK BELOW! 

INDIVIDUAL PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT CE

New Naap items! National Association of Activity Professionals

Not a journal item--
Please update your Mepap links for 2019 Naap changes.
Thanks!

Standards of Practice

 NAAP Mission Values and Vision Statement  NEW

NAAP Scope of Practice NEW

NAAP Code of Ethics  NEW!

NAAP Standards of Practice:   NEW

What Motivates the Modern Worker? Peter Drucker on Leading Millennials

What Motivates the Modern Worker? Peter Drucker on Leading Millennials: Once you learn how to motivate and lead knowledge workers, you’ll discover that it’s unnecessary to develop a specialized management approach for millennials.

Giving Back Looking Forward

Journal Item

Giving Back Looking Forward

Click on the link above and write a paragraph or more on your thoughts!
Thanks!

Fresh Takes on Activities

Journal Item
Fresh Takes on Activity Planning
Click on the link above and write a paragraph or more on your thoughts!
Thanks!

Instructor FYI

Not a Journal item.  Please note your instructor will be traveling on October 16th and 17th.  There will be limited availability for Mepap etc.  Thank you--

HIDDEN BENEFITS OF ANIMAL OR PET INTERACTION

HIDDEN BENEFITS OF ANIMAL OR PET INTERACTION
A great read and a little pet quiz!
Just click on the link for more information!

Understanding Copyright Compliance in Your Community

Understanding Copyright Compliance in Your Community

Activities An The Copyright!

You should download the brochure!

MAJOR funding update for music therapists in SNFs (skilled nursing facil...

Interview Question: "How Would You Describe Yourself?"

Interview Question: "How Would You Describe Yourself?"
CLICK ON ME TO READ THE ARTICLE!

How games can help residents stay healthy and happy!

Great article to read!  

Please journal on me!

Click on the link below!

GAMES AND THE RESIDENT

YOU ALL ROCK!

This is a cool 3 Muskateers candy bar wrapper!  If you need to reward someone in your facility--this would be a great way to do it!  Stash a candy bar in a drawer for a reward.
Thanks for all that you do-you all Rock for the great job that you do each day!
Jane

DO YOU HAVE A WOCKET IN YOUR FACILITY?

ADCP (Activity Director Certified Provisional) Ends September 30

 Please note:

Activity Director Certified Provisional (ADCP). PLEASE NOTE that as of October 1, 2019, NCCAP will no longer offer ADCP. This is so that NCCAP Certification is in compliance with Federal and State regulatory and survey requirements. The last day to apply for ADCP is September 30, 2019. All individuals who have started ADCP prior to October 1, 2019 will maintain the time-frame of up to 6 years for completion of ADCP. 

Your Elevator Activity Pitch

Click on the links below!  Do you have a pitch?
Perfect Your Activity Elevator Pitch

Dream Pitch Elevator Speech

Congratulations!

Congratulations! Dusti Romano-Curtin, Chatham Hills, NJ  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 ces—  http://activitydirector.weebly.com

Free Ce

I need someone to volunteer to review a ce (continuing education) for me.  If you are interested, just email and let me know!
Thanks!
Jane

CHANGE LEADER

HOW TO BECOME A CHANGE LEADER
Please click on the link to read the article.

STUDENT BECOMES ACTIVITY DIRECTOR CERTIFIED

Congratulations!  Brandi Dye, Charlotte Hall, MD  has recently received her NCCAP certificate for ADC (Activity Director Certified).   So, proud of all your hard work!  Pat yourself on the back for this great accomplishment.
#activitydirector http://activitydirector.weebly.com

COMPLETES COURSE AND ON HER WAY TO NATIONAL CERTIFICATION

Congratulations! Ashley Weiss, Immanuel Skilled Care Center, Kalispell, MT has recently completed the MEPAP(Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals-Part 2). 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 ce's— #activitydirector http://activitydirector.weebly.com
She is now working on her NCCAP application.

Illegal Interview Questions

Illegal Interview Questions

Click on Link Above
THIS IS A JOURNAL ITEM

A memory care patient in Fargo died after a fight, but no one's facing criminal charges | INFORUM

A memory care patient in Fargo died after a fight, but no one's facing criminal charges | INFORUM

PDPM (Patient Driven Payment Model)

PDPM (Patient Driven Payment Model)

The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the first draft of what skilled nursing facilities can expect with the new PDPM (Patient Driven Payment Model) beginning October 1, 2019. You can find all the information you need including the new RAI manual at this link:

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

NAAP MEMBERSHIP

THIS IS NOT A JOURNAL ITEM-BUT PLEASE READ

 IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO JOIN NAAP (NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ACTIVITY PROFESSIONALS) AND ARE CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN MY MEPAP COURSE YOU MAY GET A MEPAP COURSE SPECIAL DISCOUNT OF $15 OFF YOUR FIRST YEAR OF MEMBERSHIP.

Membership to NAAP allows exclusive access to the on-demand webinars, in-services, forms, calendar planning materials and articles of interest.

 PLEASE CONTACT YOUR INSTRUCTOR FOR THE SPECIAL CODE IF YOU ARE INTERESTED.

THANKS-JANE

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NCCAP UPDATE- ADCP

NCCAP Update

As of October 1, 2019, ADCP (Activity Director Certified Professional) will no longer be offered through NCCAP.

All individuals who currently possess ADCP, or who apply by September 30, 2019, will still be able to continue under the current Certification Standards that allow for completion within and up to the 6-year time frame

Please review the requirements for ADCP certification on the bottom of page 7 of our certification standards which can be found on the NCCAP website.

https://www.nccap.org/certification-standards

Activity Director Certified Provisional (ADCP) NCCAP offers a provisional certification for those who are currently working towards meeting all 5 qualification components of NCCAP standards for ADC certification. Standards and requirements to qualify for ADCP include: - Academic Education: High School Diploma/GED or higher - Required Curriculum: MEPAP 1 Core Content 1-11 And meeting 1 of the following 3 additional requirements: - Activity Experience: # hours for Academic Education level per ADC Tracks 1, 2, 3, or 4 - Continuing Education: # of clock hours for Academic Education level per ADC Tracks 1, 2, 3, or 4 - Required Curriculum: MEPAP Part 2 Core Content 12-20 The ADCP certification is valid for 6 years, must be renewed every 2 years with 30 CEs. ADCP is nonrenewable after that time.

NPR Resource

Go to your app store to use!  Do any of your residents like NPR?

NPR One is the audio app that connects you to a stream of public radio news, stories and podcasts curated for you. Informing, engaging, inspiring and surprising. From the ends of the earth to the tiniest corners of your city.

Alexa! What do you think?

Short Tutorial/FAQ – I'm Thinking About Getting A Smart Speaker Like Alexa. What Are Some Popular Ways To Use One?

 Alexa!

Living with dementia - Barbara's Library Trolley

Still Alice Continuing Education

Still Alice Continuing Education

Lisa Genova "Ted Talk"  (Click on her Ted talk)
This is an awesome talk by Lisa!  I have an awesome ce on her book!

Alzheimer's doesn't have to be your brain's destiny, says neuroscientist and author of "Still Alice," Lisa Genova. She shares the latest science investigating the disease -- and some promising research on what each of us can do to build an Alzheimer's-resistant brain.

Click here for my CE  STILL ALICE

Just follow my blog

Did you know that you can follow my blog so easy!
Just look to the right-- just place your email in the form and submit.Follow by Email

Follow my blog

Awesome!

Congratulations!  Heather Martin, Golden Acres, Carrington 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 ces— #activitydirector http://activitydirector.weebly.com

FYI Course Submission-Not a Journal Item

This last August NCCAP added new forms to sign for the MEPAP.
So, I developed a "Fast FIVE"--Adapt and use --or if you think I should add something! Don't give to me, but use for yourself.  Let me know if you would like me to email you a copy!

Name________________________________

CC__________________________________

“Fast Five”  Simple Checklist   --- but not limited to:

1.       ⃝Yes ⃝No   Self Study is labeled completed(typewritten) and attached in an email to my instructor.  (not scanned)

2.       ⃝Yes ⃝No   My practicums(labeled) and all work is submitted to my instructor.  Only items scanned are the signatures pages.  (work is not completed in the practicum forms)

3.       ⃝Yes ⃝No   All my forms are labeled signed, scanned and attached in an email.

a.       ⃝Yes ⃝No   Practicum forms for each cc (listing all work due)

b.       ⃝Yes ⃝No   Practicum Experience Time Log Record all weekly/ bi-weekly meetings with your “Practicum Advisor”.

c.        ⃝Yes ⃝No   Practicum Experience Time Log  Please list all assignments with the SAME DUE DATES on this page.

4.       ⃝Yes ⃝No   All assignments/work reviewed by my practicum supervisor/advisor before submission.

5.       ⃝Yes ⃝No   All assignments if possible are sent in one email.  Properly labeled.

A Credo

A Credo

Do you have a Credo?
Click above--A credo for each day!

WHERE IN THE WORLD!

WHERE IN THE WORLD IS CARMEN SANDIEGO!

Do you remember this game?  Would your resident's like this?

WHERE IN THE WORLD!  (CLICK)

Mentorship!

Mentorship----Where are you

Have fun reading this article!  Can you answer any of these questions?

CMS AND MORATORIUM

CMS official says moratorium on nursing home fines will end in May

Click on the title above to read the article.

YOU ARE INVITED!

McKnight's Long-Term Care News.

We are giving new subscribers like yourself the opportunity to pass along a free subscription to your colleagues. Tell your colleagues to visit www.mcknights.com/newfree to receive their free subscription today. 

Time for a Check-up on Social Media Practices

Time for a Check-up on Social Media Practices

MOVE OVER GENERATION Z

MOVE OVER FOR THE YOUNGER WORKFORCE
This article discusses where we need to be with our workers!

Reminiscence Therapy

Reminiscence Therapy
Great article to read!
What do you think?

25 Common Nursing Home Proglems--

25 Common Problems
Click on the above link!

Happy Activity Professionals Week!

Happy Activity Professionals Week!

January 20-26, 2019

I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you for what you do every day.  Activity Professionals are an important part of the healthcare team.   You are the heart and soul of your facility and deserve recognition for the work you do every day.  You provide meaningful quality of life opportunities for the elderly in many different settings.  The theme of this year’s National Activity Professionals week and NAAP conference is “Oh the Places You’ll Go.” Looking back over the years at the places we have been and the impact we have had elevating our profession, it is an exciting time to be an activity professional! 

How are you celebrating?  It would be fun to let us all know!

Please Journal!

In CC3 everybody worked on certification!  Did you all go into the NCCAP website and set up your profile?  This is a must!  All your official documents will be in your profile!  Nccap has gone green!  You will not receive your certificates by regular mail!
Please check your NCCAP profile, and if you have not set this up--let me know! I just renewed everything and just went to my profile and printed my certificates.  If you have a profile you should be getting a monthly NCCAP newsletter!  It is a must to read each month!
So,  please journal on your profile.  I
Title it NCCAP Profile---Send me a snapshot of your profile page!  Please and thank you!

TUTORIALS ON NCCAP!

ONWARD!

Congratulations! Ashley Radano, Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, Charlotte Hall, MD 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 ce's— #activitydirector http://activitydirector.weebly.com

ON TO PART 2!

Congratulations! Joyce Decker, St. Lukes, Dickinson, North Dakota 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 ce's— #activitydirector http://activitydirector.weebly.com

Congratulations!

Congratulations! Kelly Brewer, Bottineau Good Samaritan, Bottineau, North Dakota has recently completed the MEPAP(Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals-Part 2). 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 ce's— #activitydirector http://activitydirector.weebly.com

Portland Maine Graduate

Congratulations!  Raeanne Burgess, Barron Center, Portland, MAINE  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 ce's— #activitydirector http://activitydirector.weebly.com

Dead Horse Theory-Leadership

Dead Horse Theory-Just for Fun!
A fun read for Leadership!

This was on Pinterest!!

How to Build a Successful Work Team

How to Build a Successful Work Team
Great article to read!

 How to Build a Successful Work Team

Difficult Conversations

Great article to read!  Scroll down to the bottom and check out the other information.
Click below!

Phrases to Use in Performance Reviews and More Difficult Conversations

Bullet Journal!

Has anyone tried a Bullet Journal?

Oh the Places You’ll Go!

Oh the Places You’ll Go
What will you be doing?
Check out the website below?

Nap Week
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