15.A. The facility must provide for an
ongoing program of activities designed to meet the interests and the physical,
mental and psychosocial well-being of each resident in accordance with the
comprehensive assessment.
15.A.1.
Activities Coordinator
The Activities Coordinator shall be qualified by training or
experience as evidenced by:
a. Having
completed, or is currently enrolled in a training course approved by the
Department of Education; or
b.
Having completed an approved course prior to July 1, 1994; or
c. Is a registered occupational therapist or
an occupational therapy assistant; or
d. Is a qualified therapeutic recreation
specialist.
15.A.2.
Staffing Hours
a. The Activities
Coordinator's hours per week and those of the Assistant Activities Coordinator,
if applicable, are in accordance with bed capacity as follows:
0-30 beds = 20 hours per week 91-120 Beds = 60 hours per
week
31-60 beds = 30 hours per week 121-150 Beds = 70 hours per
week
61-90 beds = 40 hours per week 151-180 Beds = 80 hours per
week
b. Activities staff
hours are included in the total direct care staff hours. The facility is
responsible for establishing its own staffing patterns within the approved
hours and assigning the staff according to the needs of the
residents.
15.A.3.
Responsibilities
The Activities Coordinator shall be responsible for the
following:
a. Participating in the
comprehensive assessments and development of the care plan by the
multidisciplinary team.
b.
Participating in the multidisciplinary team, review and revision of the plan of
care at least quarterly.
c. Writing
progress notes at least quarterly for those residents with problems identified
on the plan of Care in which the Activities Coordinator is involved.
d. Keeping individual records as prescribed
by the plan of care.
e. Planning,
coordinating and encouraging individual and group activities during both day
and evening hours, based on the comprehensive assessment of each resident's
needs and interests.
f. Maintaining
a monthly calendar of planned activities which is posted in a prominent place
and is easily readable by all residents.
g. Encouraging residents who are unable or
who choose not to leave their rooms to participate in individual and group
activities.
15.A.4.
Activities Staff
The Activities Coordinator should actively recruit volunteers
from the community. The Activities Coordinator may be assisted by supportive
resource personnel such as the activities assistant, administrative and nursing
staff, and volunteers from the community.
15.A.5.
Activities Equipment and
Supplies
Each facility shall provide equipment and supplies as
recommended by the Activities Coordinator to fulfill the planned
program.
15.A.6.
Activities Areas
The living or recreation and dining room areas may be used
for activities. Outside areas accessible to the residents shall be provided and
utilized for suitable activities.
15.A.7.
Community Activities
Transportation shall be provided or arranged by the facility
for the residents' participation in facility planned community based
activities.
