The OTA as Activity Director Q2 with updated solution

Activities Program - ans ----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 - ans ----Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act Nursing Home Reform Amendments Law mandating reforms in nursing homes Legislation and Regulations - ans ----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 Developing an Activities Plan - ans ----Divide activities into categories: Physical Social Creative Productive Educational Leisure Spiritual Democratic community activities Implementing the Activities Program - ans ----Main items of importance: General attendance and degree of participation Staff and volunteer coverage Space,furnishings,equipment and supplies Lighting,ventilation,temperature and general safety Communication with other departments Timing in relation to other activities taking place in the facility Ways to improve the activity next time