Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 78341 - Basic Services. Recreation or Planned Social Activities

(a) The adult day health center shall provide an activity program that is supervised and directed by an activity coordinator to meet the needs and interests of each participant. The activity program shall assist the participant to resume self-care and normal activities or to prevent further deterioration.

(b) An activity coordinator shall meet at least one of the following qualifications:

(1) Have two years of experience in a social, recreational or educational program within the past five years, one year of which was full-time employment in a patient activities program in a health care setting, mental health setting or setting for the care of the handicapped.

(2) Be an occupational therapist, art therapist, music therapist, dance therapist, recreation therapist, occupational therapy assistant or a qualified social worker.

(3) Have completed at least 36 hours of training in a course designed specifically for this position and approved by the Department and shall receive regular consultation from an occupational therapist, occupational therapy assistant, recreation therapist, art therapist, music therapist or dance therapist who has had one year of experience in a health care setting.

(c) The activity coordinator's duties shall include at least the following:

(1) Participation in initial and continuing assessment of the participant's needs for the development of the individual plan of care by the multidisciplinary team.

(2) Maintenance of a signed quarterly progress record and individualized activity plan in the participant's health record.

(3) Posting of a schedule of planned activities in a central location readily accessible to participant, family, guardian or authorized representative.

(4) Involvement of participants in the planning of the program.

(5) Utilization of volunteers as needed to implement the plan.

(6) Utilization of adult day health center's transportation to provide activities in the community as indicated by participant's needs and interests.

(d) Each participant shall have time to engage in activities of the participant's own choosing.

(e) The activity coordinator shall be a full-time employee of the center.

(f) Space shall be provided that:

(1) Meets independent and group needs of all participants.

(2) Is accessible to wheelchair and ambulatory patients.

(3) Allows storage of equipment and supplies.

(g) Equipment shall be sufficient to meet the group and independent needs of each participant.

Notes

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 78341

1. Amendment of subsections (b), (c)(2), and (e) filed 9-20-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 38).

Note: Authority cited: Section 208(a), Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 1580, Health and Safety Code.

1. Amendment of subsections (b), (c)(2), and (e) filed 9-20-79; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 79, No. 38).