with Complete Solutions
Activities Program - ANSWER - An ongoing plan for providing meaningful
activities ,that is determined in relation to the individual needs and interest of the
participants
Goal is to promote physical,mental and social weel-being
OBRA - ANSWER - Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
Nursing Home Reform Amendments
Law mandating reforms in nursing homes
Legislation and Regulations - ANSWER - Yearly inspections includes :
Rights and quality of life
Pre admission screening
Assessment and quality of care
Training of nurse's aides
Annual resident review
Facility survey and certification
Enforcement
Activities Notes - ANSWER - Included in resident's clinical record and written by
approved staff whenever change is noted or at least once a month
Components of an Activity Notes - ANSWER - Summary of types of activities
Frequency of participation
Time involved
Maintenance, progress,or decline
Must be dated,written legibly in ink,and signed
Objective,accurate, and complete measures