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2017-03-28 06:41:08 PM desiep3805 The new rule is person appropriate
2017-03-28 06:41:13 PM loriann I have a great team!
2017-03-28 06:41:14 PM aleda i have the best aa
2017-03-28 06:41:16 PM auazuibke0114 tickets are very good
2017-03-28 06:41:19 PM mariauv Lol April
2017-03-28 06:41:24 PM aleda shes my second half
2017-03-28 06:41:29 PM asjodin I have changed the view point from age appropriate to person appropriate---also including the families in on the person appropriate ideas-ie babydolls
2017-03-28 06:41:32 PM jodie583 :D aleda
2017-03-28 06:41:34 PM beckysalaz I think because I am an stna I know more about the residents and what they could do, thier likes or dislikes than a nurse reading it off a medical chart and thats why I'm taking this course
2017-03-28 06:41:43 PM loriann That is true
2017-03-28 06:41:45 PM alennon I have 3 part time AA
2017-03-28 06:41:49 PM catiah you are good Kaneika, iam AA and I never had anything like that
2017-03-28 06:41:51 PM taras good idea asjodin....I try to consider the resdient
2017-03-28 06:41:51 PM mistyg13 its just me an my AA abs she is amazing
2017-03-28 06:41:52 PM jrothermel85 we have now implemented a game afternoon with ballons, bean bags, batmitten ect.
2017-03-28 06:41:52 PM abbyl its only myself and one activity assistant
2017-03-28 06:41:53 PM ebreeves do many resident have dolls
2017-03-28 06:41:55 PM maryjane1 Today a resident was complaining that she had to lose weight, because she s put on about 20 lbs, and all she does is eat. I told her that if she takes off 5 lbs by the 28th of next month, I will take her out shopping with her money of course
2017-03-28 06:42:00 PM 8800971 DON'T LIKE TICKETS I RATHER HAVE SMALL PRIZES
2017-03-28 06:42:00 PM desiep3805 I have 5 full time AA's
2017-03-28 06:42:11 PM alennon they are all good at their own thing and thats great for mew
2017-03-28 06:42:15 PM loriann A happy employee is a more productive employee
2017-03-28 06:42:17 PM karina1 i dont have an AA and its hard
2017-03-28 06:42:19 PM abbyl how big is your facility
2017-03-28 06:42:26 PM jrothermel85 loriann you can say that again
2017-03-28 06:42:28 PM taras I am an aa. There are two others who are on two other wings, and then my AD...
2017-03-28 06:42:28 PM kaneika22 What do you all do to give back to the community? outside of your facility
2017-03-28 06:42:28 PM dingram30 true karina1
2017-03-28 06:42:29 PM asjodin I like like it loriann so true
2017-03-28 06:42:30 PM jodie583 my facility is 120 ppl -
2017-03-28 06:42:31 PM catiah right loriann
2017-03-28 06:42:35 PM alexandrac wow, I have one very part time AA, used to have full time and weekend person... :-(
2017-03-28 06:42:38 PM martins84 i agree Loriann
2017-03-28 06:42:38 PM cbunney2014 left the chat room
2017-03-28 06:42:39 PM dreamad I have three per shift two shifts
2017-03-28 06:42:41 PM jodie583 agreed - happier is a better worker -
2017-03-28 06:42:42 PM kathyhughes If a resident wants a doll they can have one as it is person appropriate
2017-03-28 06:42:43 PM loriann Thanks!
2017-03-28 06:42:49 PM jodie583 agreed - kathy
2017-03-28 06:42:51 PM loriann My dad taught me that!
2017-03-28 06:42:55 PM mzonneville have your
2017-03-28 06:42:57 PM asjodin exactly!
2017-03-28 06:43:02 PM mzonneville Have your
2017-03-28 06:43:10 PM ebreeves what about stuffed animals
2017-03-28 06:43:13 PM jrothermel85 some one teach my administator that!
2017-03-28 06:43:17 PM jodie583 I have a lady who wants two teddy bears & we all take turns wrapping them in blankets - she loves that we love on them, too
2017-03-28 06:43:17 PM kathyhughes They can have them as well
2017-03-28 06:43:18 PM loriann Kathy, our residents can, but it must be careplaned
2017-03-28 06:43:19 PM marciatrimiew I think you really have to love what you do in any profession. It will show eventually if you don't. You have have creativity in your bones (smile)
2017-03-28 06:43:20 PM maryjane1 I totally agree with the doll thing
2017-03-28 06:43:20 PM dingram30 lol
2017-03-28 06:43:23 PM johned I am an AA and I LOVE spending time with my Residents. I learn so much from them!
2017-03-28 06:43:29 PM amberrwetherill A lot of the staff thinks some of my activities are too "kiddy" but like i tell them, the residents enjoys coloring and that sort of things.
2017-03-28 06:43:35 PM kaneika22 We have a resident that has 4 `and she feeds them and talks to them.
2017-03-28 06:43:35 PM alennon we have several residients that carry stuffed animals daily
2017-03-28 06:43:39 PM moniques i agree marcia
2017-03-28 06:43:39 PM asjodin exactly amber
2017-03-28 06:43:46 PM abbyl all our residents want for bingo prizes is mainly stuffed animals
2017-03-28 06:43:48 PM kathyhughes Yes somewhere there should be documentation
2017-03-28 06:43:49 PM loriann Us too
2017-03-28 06:43:52 PM aleda i have a res that has stuffed animals she has names for them the other day i spent 30 minutes examining each animalbecause she knows i do rescue and was convinced something was wrong finally had my friend the vet call and tell her they were all fine
2017-03-28 06:43:52 PM aprilgfoster WE HAVE A RESIDENT THAT HAS STUFFED ANIMALS AND TREATS THEM AS IF THEY WERE REAL AND EVEN TAKES THEM FOR A BATH
2017-03-28 06:43:53 PM auazuibke0114 yes Kathy, there's a residents in my fac memory care that have a doll she takes care for
2017-03-28 06:43:54 PM 8800971 WE ARE CONNECTED TO ELDER ACT WE HELP LABEL DICTIONARIES AND THEN DELIVER THEM TO THE SCHOOL OR HAD A SCARF AND MITTEN DRIVE FOR CHILDRENS HOME
2017-03-28 06:43:59 PM ebreeves does social work counsel patients onregular basis or just as an advocate?
2017-03-28 06:44:01 PM martins84 its almost 9 on my side of town have work in the AM you guys have a great night we shall chat again soon
2017-03-28 06:44:04 PM jodie583 what about snow white as a movie?
2017-03-28 06:44:07 PM desiep3805 Some of my residents have dolls and some have Tonka trucks. Deepends on the residents interest and needs
2017-03-28 06:44:08 PM jrothermel85 i currently have a residnet holding a pink build a bear
2017-03-28 06:44:08 PM alexandrac we have stuffed animals and dolls mostly for MC folks, it makes them happy!
2017-03-28 06:44:10 PM conniew several of m patinets have stuffed animals. we have very few long term patients, but one her family bought her a stuffed cat that has batteries, it purrs and the tail moves
2017-03-28 06:44:11 PM jrothermel85 it is so cute
2017-03-28 06:44:11 PM kaneika22 left the chat room
2017-03-28 06:44:12 PM taras Again-----thank you all for the good ideas!!!
2017-03-28 06:44:18 PM taras left the chat room
2017-03-28 06:44:24 PM kathyhughes If the residents want to watch Snow White they can
2017-03-28 06:44:31 PM asjodin right!
2017-03-28 06:44:35 PM aleda ive also given dollsto res to dressasking if they can help get the dolls dressed for the kids
2017-03-28 06:44:37 PM loriann Due to the F Tag 241 - Dignity... That all should be care planned...dolls, stuffed animals and so on
2017-03-28 06:44:38 PM catiah sure!
2017-03-28 06:44:38 PM jodie583 We need to do the brainstorming again -
2017-03-28 06:44:42 PM maryjane1 We have a resident who feeds her fake cat, and every now and then we take it and tell her it has to go to the groomer for a bath
2017-03-28 06:44:42 PM mistyg13 at this time i have several residents that carry dolls and they treat them as their kids
2017-03-28 06:44:43 PM nbeall Have you tried the stuffed animals that you warm up and they smell like lavendar for cold hands and hearts?
2017-03-28 06:44:44 PM ebreeves i like rated g shows
2017-03-28 06:44:50 PM 972940 yes why wouldn't they be able to watch snow white?
2017-03-28 06:44:52 PM kathyhughes They can watch any movie that they would like
2017-03-28 06:44:54 PM dingram30 if you have movie day what type of movies do you play need some more the ones we have they have saw million times already
2017-03-28 06:44:57 PM loriann True
2017-03-28 06:44:59 PM aleda maryjane cute
2017-03-28 06:45:00 PM jodie583 maryjane - great idea!
2017-03-28 06:45:01 PM martins84 left the chat room
2017-03-28 06:45:05 PM jodie583 thanks,Kathy
2017-03-28 06:45:08 PM johned left the chat room
2017-03-28 06:45:08 PM aleda im going to do that
2017-03-28 06:45:08 PM mistyg13 we try and not to play scary movies
2017-03-28 06:45:12 PM asjodin I was thinking a movie planning group
2017-03-28 06:45:12 PM kathyhughes I would ask the residents
2017-03-28 06:45:14 PM lanaf lidiaal06 Thanks, Lidiaa When the families get to know you , they appreciate wht you do for their loved ones all the more. You have happy resident for the care you give and happier families who are now willing to help you out in any way they can..Makes for Happy/Happy What can be better than that?
2017-03-28 06:45:14 PM desiep3805 As long as the residents are choosing the movies, it's a good thing
2017-03-28 06:45:15 PM mfskal kathyhughes we go on netflix and they pick all together which movie they want
2017-03-28 06:45:15 PM kaneika22 enter the chat room
2017-03-28 06:45:16 PM moniques REsident chooses thats their interest and you are providing their needs
2017-03-28 06:45:17 PM dingram30 okay
2017-03-28 06:45:18 PM jodie583 nice, asjodi
2017-03-28 06:45:21 PM marciatrimiew Animated movies are so inspirational with their underlying life lessons..our last movie was HAPPY FEET!!
2017-03-28 06:45:21 PM beckysalaz most of my residents love Wizard of Oz, even my dementia residents
2017-03-28 06:45:28 PM jeant We showed Titanic for a movie last week- they loved it!
2017-03-28 06:45:38 PM kathyhughes Well mine loved the Stephen King marathon each October
2017-03-28 06:45:39 PM traciewiggins110770 They rent movies for 24hrs at
2017-03-28 06:45:39 PM criseldasaenz I only have one part-time AA and she is usually only on the weekends. I wish I had one during the week!
2017-03-28 06:45:40 PM ebreeves kathy, what is the view point on medicinal marijuana and massachusetts has recreational as well is there a room for this
2017-03-28 06:45:40 PM dingram30 i was playing one with bad words the don told me to remove the movies
2017-03-28 06:45:45 PM kathyhughes and would ask for it
2017-03-28 06:45:46 PM marciatrimiew Our members looooove Charlie Brown..
2017-03-28 06:45:47 PM 8800971 I LIKE NETFLIX GIVES THEM A CHOICE
2017-03-28 06:45:50 PM catiah I always ask the residents before what movies they would like to watch
2017-03-28 06:45:53 PM loriann We play movies throughout the day... the get streamed right to their rooms too
2017-03-28 06:45:55 PM beckysalaz titanic was too long for my residents
2017-03-28 06:45:56 PM jeant Agreed- Wizard of Oz is always a hit
2017-03-28 06:46:03 PM mistyg13 we use netflix for movies
2017-03-28 06:46:04 PM aleda I bet that would mak the res i have so happy we take a few minutes to pretend potty sometimes and when weather is nice i can get her to comeout to take them for a walk
2017-03-28 06:46:07 PM asjodin I like the idea of movies streamed to the rooms
2017-03-28 06:46:09 PM hopetoben our residents love Bye Bye Birdie. I'm so tired of that movie. lol
2017-03-28 06:46:11 PM mfskal kathyhughes yes we have mostly women and it usually ends up some kind of romance...
2017-03-28 06:46:12 PM 8800971 MUSICALS ARE A FAVORITE
2017-03-28 06:46:13 PM kaneika22 @ Marcia we are watching Happy Feet next week. Did your residents like it?
2017-03-28 06:46:13 PM auazuibke0114 charlie brown is a good movie
2017-03-28 06:46:15 PM alennon WE are currently watching the Dragnet series
2017-03-28 06:46:19 PM jeant I subscribed to Netflix for the residents
2017-03-28 06:46:22 PM ebreeves im serious
2017-03-28 06:46:27 PM maryjane1 our AD played mars attack for the residents, and they ended scred that bad things were happening to the residents. what a stupid movie to show!
2017-03-28 06:46:32 PM kathyhughes Elizabeth it would be up to the facility policy
2017-03-28 06:46:35 PM kaneika22 we have netflix too
2017-03-28 06:46:36 PM ebreeves oh
2017-03-28 06:46:36 PM 972940 I had a resident that was watching a show in her room and she thought the rest of the residents might like it and wanted to watch it as a group in the activities room so we put flyers up and I came back to work to make sure the tv was on correct chan and they loved it. Great idea from the resident.
2017-03-28 06:46:40 PM nbeall Does anyone here use tablets and linked senior or "Its never too late"?
2017-03-28 06:46:41 PM jodie583 we haven't signed up for Netflix - maybe we should look at it
2017-03-28 06:46:42 PM catiah It is so cute Kaneika, they will love it
2017-03-28 06:46:44 PM mistyg13 i need some new movies
2017-03-28 06:46:46 PM ebreeves somethiing to bring us seriously
2017-03-28 06:46:48 PM asjodin I might have to ask for netflix!
2017-03-28 06:46:49 PM catiah 1
2017-03-28 06:46:52 PM marciatrimiew They loooooved it. We even tap danced..those that could LOL!!
2017-03-28 06:47:02 PM jodie583 lol - marcia
2017-03-28 06:47:05 PM moniques movies is popular in my facility
2017-03-28 06:47:09 PM dingram30 does a firestick work long as thery is internet?????????
2017-03-28 06:47:10 PM aprilgfoster OUR ADMINISTRTER APPROVES ALL OF OUR MOVIES AND SHES VERY OLD SCHOOL AND DOESNT ALLOW ANYTHING OVER PG
2017-03-28 06:47:13 PM ebreeves i don't think i'm going to like having it
2017-03-28 06:47:15 PM maryjane1 funny marcia!
2017-03-28 06:47:15 PM aleda our res hardly watch movies we have lots
2017-03-28 06:47:16 PM moniques i have it 4xweek
2017-03-28 06:47:25 PM abigail my residents love movie time and bingo
2017-03-28 06:47:26 PM kaneika22 @catiah I love the movie myself!
2017-03-28 06:47:27 PM kathyhughes My folks loved the current movies and we took them to the movie theater once a month
2017-03-28 06:47:28 PM moniques 3x*
2017-03-28 06:47:29 PM asjodin We just started to show movies
2017-03-28 06:47:39 PM loriann Kathy- Question...If we are to learn and accept culture change, why do we still have mens club and womans club? We have a younger population that goes to both
2017-03-28 06:47:39 PM maryjane1 like having what Ebreeves?
2017-03-28 06:47:42 PM mistyg13 we do movies once a week
2017-03-28 06:47:42 PM jeant We're watching West Side Story tomorrow
2017-03-28 06:47:48 PM kathyhughes We also took them to IMAX
2017-03-28 06:47:52 PM lidiaal06 i just recently showed, the Proposal
2017-03-28 06:47:52 PM auazuibke0114 Movies keep them going on Fridays movie & popcron day
2017-03-28 06:47:53 PM asjodin FUN!
2017-03-28 06:48:03 PM amberrwetherill They just watched Mother's Day and oh my how they loved it
2017-03-28 06:48:06 PM asjodin I love the Proposal! Great movie
2017-03-28 06:48:07 PM lidiaal06 and they laughed so much it was adorable
2017-03-28 06:48:07 PM desiep3805 Movies are always a hit
2017-03-28 06:48:08 PM 8800971 I ORDERED ABBOTT AND COSTELLO NAUGHTY NINETYS THEY DO WHO IS ON FIRST SKIT I WANT TO SHOW ON BASEBALL DAY NEXT FRIDAY IN THE EVENING
2017-03-28 06:48:13 PM moniques nice!! we took them to the theather as well. trying to plan a dine in theater theme for nursing home with
2017-03-28 06:48:16 PM marciatrimiew Dinner and a movie..
2017-03-28 06:48:17 PM kathyhughes I don't know Lorain
2017-03-28 06:48:19 PM ebreeves medical marijuana on site i live in massachusetts and its both medical and recretional i believe they will start having rooms for this to be done
2017-03-28 06:48:19 PM moniques week*
2017-03-28 06:48:20 PM bbradshaw left the chat room
2017-03-28 06:48:22 PM ebreeves seriously
2017-03-28 06:48:28 PM kaneika22 i just started taking my residents to the movies monthly. friday we are going to see beauty and the beast
2017-03-28 06:48:29 PM desiep3805 My residents also love the televison them songs videos
2017-03-28 06:48:33 PM catiah Loriann we have ladies that always come to men's club
2017-03-28 06:48:35 PM mfskal we have movies often .. not always scheduled. if we are at the end of a day and a few resi's are wanting a movie, we bring one up on NF and get it started
2017-03-28 06:48:40 PM ebreeves its something to bring up
2017-03-28 06:48:47 PM loriann LOL ok thanks
2017-03-28 06:48:48 PM aprilgfoster I WANT TO SHOW MY RESIDENTS THE MOVIE DEVINE SECRETS OF THE YA-YA SISTERHOOD
2017-03-28 06:48:50 PM kathyhughes My activities calendar changed every month to keep up with all the different population
2017-03-28 06:48:53 PM asjodin Do you have the mens club in a different meeting room??
2017-03-28 06:48:53 PM ebreeves kathy said ask for company policy
2017-03-28 06:48:53 PM dingram30 im check and see bout the movies outting in my area
2017-03-28 06:48:56 PM bbradshaw enter the chat room
2017-03-28 06:48:58 PM mfskal our act room is like a family room when we are not having an activity
2017-03-28 06:48:59 PM marciatrimiew Serve Popcorn.....Thank You for Making our Activities Department POP!!
2017-03-28 06:49:00 PM asjodin Or have a ladies club?
2017-03-28 06:49:05 PM jrothermel85 yes we need to start a mens club that sound great
2017-03-28 06:49:10 PM jodie583 lol - marcia
2017-03-28 06:49:10 PM mfskal we ecourage residents to come in and use it any time
2017-03-28 06:49:17 PM mistyg13 we have mens club once a month
2017-03-28 06:49:19 PM maryjane1 oh yeah, we have somebody on marinol, he would onlt drink coffee , now he eats ebreeves
2017-03-28 06:49:19 PM alennon our calendar changes monthly for many reasons
2017-03-28 06:49:27 PM asjodin I want to start a men's club. We have a male staff member that could run it
2017-03-28 06:49:29 PM aprilgfoster WHAT DO YALL DO IN MENS CLUB
2017-03-28 06:49:34 PM dreamad Wht do ou do for mens club
2017-03-28 06:49:37 PM catiah I do in the activities room but make clear it is men's club
2017-03-28 06:49:38 PM alexandrac left the chat room
2017-03-28 06:49:40 PM kaneika22 kathy are your weeks consistent?
2017-03-28 06:49:41 PM conniew I have patients that come in independently and watch movies. Other patinets wander in and watch with them
2017-03-28 06:49:48 PM asjodin Talk....that's what i am going to start with
2017-03-28 06:49:50 PM desiep3805 I just recently was presented with the Casper Report (long story). Anyway I found that for April I had to add additional Men's activities because my male population was higher than the females and higher than the State and National average
2017-03-28 06:49:51 PM abigail ms. kathy we can use the van for transportacion? i can take my residents to watch a movie
2017-03-28 06:49:54 PM kathyhughes Actually Elizabeth when Colorado started recreational MJ ....the answer was We are a non smoking facility
2017-03-28 06:49:54 PM 972940 We are doing a mens hour but struggle to have a subject to talk about? Any ideas?
2017-03-28 06:50:02 PM ebreeves good
2017-03-28 06:50:10 PM ebreeves i hope when i work mine is too
2017-03-28 06:50:14 PM aprilgfoster DOES ANYONE HAVE WEEKEND ACTIVITIES OR JUST "NORMAL BUSINESS HOUR" ACTIVITIES
2017-03-28 06:50:15 PM aleda Gardening
2017-03-28 06:50:23 PM mistyg13 we normally buy their lunch fom an outside place and watch a movie they choice
2017-03-28 06:50:24 PM asjodin you can talk about women!
2017-03-28 06:50:25 PM mfskal a conversation starter basket
2017-03-28 06:50:27 PM hopetoben my activities are the same type of activity every day, yet they are different. for example: at 9:15 we always have some form of exercise. Monday its Chair dancing, Tuesday Baloon Volleyball ect
2017-03-28 06:50:27 PM dingram30 we have one
2017-03-28 06:50:28 PM hope left the chat room
2017-03-28 06:50:31 PM amberrwetherill we do sensory, mens club and bingo on weekends
2017-03-28 06:50:32 PM kathyhughes The consistancy was in the schedule and religious services
2017-03-28 06:50:33 PM aleda we have weekend activities we run 7am to 8pmall week
2017-03-28 06:50:33 PM mistyg13 wehave weekend activities
2017-03-28 06:50:33 PM desiep3805 972940 Fishing, hunting, old cars, cigars
2017-03-28 06:50:35 PM conniew we do activities 7 days a week
2017-03-28 06:50:35 PM kaneika22 We have weekend activities
2017-03-28 06:50:36 PM asjodin cars, previous jobs, etc
2017-03-28 06:50:38 PM amberparker left the chat room
2017-03-28 06:50:39 PM ebreeves i don't think i'll like having it there but people are saying that they will have to have a designated place
2017-03-28 06:50:40 PM 972940 We have weekend activities, We have an activity person here 7 days a week
2017-03-28 06:50:41 PM jodie583 I have volunteers who run most of my weekend acti
2017-03-28 06:50:42 PM marciatrimiew Normal business hours 9:30 - 1pm
2017-03-28 06:50:49 PM mfskal make subjects that all will have an input... wherer were you when you got engaged
2017-03-28 06:50:53 PM teyonahills mens hour talk about current events fav old time movies Sports
2017-03-28 06:50:56 PM bbradshaw left the chat room
2017-03-28 06:50:58 PM catiah you are luck jodie
2017-03-28 06:50:59 PM ebreeves do people smoke cigarettes at nursing home residents
2017-03-28 06:51:01 PM loriann oh wow
2017-03-28 06:51:03 PM kathyhughes We also had a group that met every day to do projects....they were the alert residents
2017-03-28 06:51:04 PM jodie583 yes, I am, Catiah
2017-03-28 06:51:08 PM asjodin sports is definately a good topic
2017-03-28 06:51:11 PM loriann oh ok
2017-03-28 06:51:11 PM desiep3805 All of the AA's rotate weekends for a seven day a week program
2017-03-28 06:51:12 PM mistyg13 we have a no smoking pplicy
2017-03-28 06:51:15 PM 8800971 SAT AND SUNDAY NORMAL HOURS
2017-03-28 06:51:16 PM mfskal what was your first girlfriend/boyfreieds name.. etc...
2017-03-28 06:51:16 PM jodie583 I treat my volunteers super well and thank them constantly
2017-03-28 06:51:17 PM kathyhughes Not any more Elizabeth
2017-03-28 06:51:17 PM ebreeves good
2017-03-28 06:51:21 PM maryjane1 yes , my residents smoke
2017-03-28 06:51:24 PM mistyg13 policy*
2017-03-28 06:51:25 PM dreamad Yes we have to smoke our residents 7x a day
2017-03-28 06:51:26 PM bbradshaw enter the chat room
2017-03-28 06:51:28 PM moniques kathyhughes before we end this discussion. I have 2 questions . IF we attend live chat twice a week is that consider two time or thats one time? I have a B.S in recreation do I have to take Mepap2 ?
2017-03-28 06:51:38 PM jrothermel85 as an AA i now work every other weekend
2017-03-28 06:51:52 PM aleda I actually work every sunday because i like to make sure things are goodplus i figure if i schedule my staff i better be willing to also
2017-03-28 06:52:07 PM jodie583 agreed, aleda
2017-03-28 06:52:11 PM abbyl how do you get volunteers? thats something we have always had trouble with
2017-03-28 06:52:13 PM auazuibke0114 some of my residents and staffs smoke
2017-03-28 06:52:26 PM asjodin Good view points and great ideas tonight folks!
2017-03-28 06:52:31 PM kathyhughes Monique......this chat is for the class requirement the Specialy Chat is extra credit and yes if you want to become NCCAP certified you need MEPAP2
2017-03-28 06:52:33 PM kaneika22 Our facility is smoke free
2017-03-28 06:52:33 PM beckysalaz left the chat room
2017-03-28 06:52:33 PM ebreeves thanks
2017-03-28 06:52:33 PM beckysalaz enter the chat room
2017-03-28 06:52:34 PM mfskal we are smoke free but have some residents taht are grandfathered
2017-03-28 06:52:37 PM aleda call local schools some can get credits for volunteering
2017-03-28 06:52:40 PM jrothermel85 i work in an non smoking facility
2017-03-28 06:52:49 PM loriann Ours is too
2017-03-28 06:52:50 PM ebreeves nice
2017-03-28 06:52:55 PM marciatrimiew any exam tips
2017-03-28 06:52:56 PM catiah Our facility is smoke free too
2017-03-28 06:52:56 PM kathyhughes Anything else that I can help with tonight? Any questions that I missed?
2017-03-28 06:53:05 PM dingram30 no im good thanks
2017-03-28 06:53:11 PM progers111781 no
2017-03-28 06:53:11 PM asjodin Nope I think it was a productive chat group today
2017-03-28 06:53:13 PM aleda i have 2 that are getting credits caught up in highschool for volunteering trying to get one to take nac training in june so i can hire her
2017-03-28 06:53:16 PM kathyhughes It is open book and relax
2017-03-28 06:53:16 PM ebreeves good
2017-03-28 06:53:20 PM lidiaal06 Everything was good
2017-03-28 06:53:21 PM beckysalaz sorry all, my computer froze up for a while or lost connection or something, idk
2017-03-28 06:53:21 PM ebreeves timed
2017-03-28 06:53:21 PM jrothermel85 i do not at this time thanks
2017-03-28 06:53:23 PM conniew my facility is non smoking, but we do have issues with smokers. they all sign a no smoking policy upon admit, but still try to be sneaky
2017-03-28 06:53:25 PM mariauv No thank you.
2017-03-28 06:53:25 PM mfskal contact local churches, lions clubs, women's groups they all like to volunteer. try youth groups also.
2017-03-28 06:53:26 PM jeant I wish we were smoke-free- we have a resident on oxygen and breathing treatments who always goes out to smoke
2017-03-28 06:53:27 PM mistyg13 have a good week
2017-03-28 06:53:30 PM abbyl they fill out the paperwork and then never come back and those tht need it for school just do their hours and then we never see them again
2017-03-28 06:53:35 PM dreamad How do you see answers for pet visit on the chat
2017-03-28 06:53:37 PM desiep3805 We decided about two years ago to become a smoke free facility, however, we had to grandfather in the ones who smoked prior to the policy change. They have designated smoking times
2017-03-28 06:53:40 PM kaneika22 @ Kathy community projects any ideas?
2017-03-28 06:53:41 PM 8800971 I HAVE PART TIME STAFF ONLY WORKS THE WEEKENDS DAYS AND THEN PART TIMER WORKS THURS THRU SUNDAY 3:30 TO 7:30
2017-03-28 06:53:42 PM alennon Thanks again!
2017-03-28 06:53:47 PM progers111781 everyone have a good and productive week
2017-03-28 06:53:48 PM jodie583 Kathy - I am scared that my AA threw away old records - but they are also copies in the files - am i okay?
2017-03-28 06:53:52 PM aleda dreamad call local shelters
2017-03-28 06:53:56 PM charlotte my facility has Happy Hour for IL as well as AL and both are very successful
2017-03-28 06:53:56 PM beckysalaz i work at a no smoking facility
2017-03-28 06:53:57 PM hopetoben left the chat room
2017-03-28 06:54:01 PM ebreeves nice
2017-03-28 06:54:02 PM kathyhughes You are fine Jodie
2017-03-28 06:54:03 PM mistyg13 left the chat room
2017-03-28 06:54:05 PM jodie583 thanks -
2017-03-28 06:54:10 PM jodie583 have a great night :)
2017-03-28 06:54:15 PM aleda Some places allow visits with shelter dogs
2017-03-28 06:54:15 PM aprilgfoster PEACE OUT
2017-03-28 06:54:17 PM amberparker enter the chat room
2017-03-28 06:54:20 PM ebreeves good night see you next week
2017-03-28 06:54:21 PM criseldasaenz kathyhughes Kathy, I don't have an AA during the week, so how many times can I work on 1-1?
2017-03-28 06:54:24 PM teyonahills it was nice chating with everyone have a great week
2017-03-28 06:54:24 PM aleda helps get them adopted
2017-03-28 06:54:34 PM abigail how long we keep documentation
2017-03-28 06:54:37 PM lanaf I find that what my AA's appreciate more than Anything!! Is to feel appreciated!!They tell me that means more than anything and they're "always" ready to go that extra mile.I am truly blessed!