The Activities Department: An Introduction

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-TACTDI

Hours: 0.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027

Learning Objectives:
Describe the type of information gathered during an activity assessment.
Identify the documentation requirements for activity attendance.

Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: The Role of The Activity Program

The Importance of Activities

Types of Well-Being

Federal Guidelines

The Activity Program

Activity Director

Activity Program Staff

Creating A Program of Activities

A Note on Activities for Confined People

Unique Needs and Abilities

It Takes a Team

The Activity Assessment

Review

The Activity Care Plan

Documenting Activities

Review

Summary

Section 3: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

References

Subject Matter Expert: Kimberly Matthews, RN

The content for this course was created or revised by Kimberly Matthews, RN obtained a nursing degree from Western Kentucky University in 1998. Ms. Matthews possesses over 20 years of nursing experience with over 17 of those in the Skilled Nursing industry. Ms. Matthews has extensive experience in MDS, restorative nursing programs, and nursing management. Ms. Matthews is currently a Post-Acute Care Content writer and subject matter expert for MDS.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Activity and Recreation Personnel; All Staff; in the following settings: Skilled Nursing Facility.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.