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2017-06-15 06:28:58 PM kathyhughes Yes Lisa!
2017-06-15 06:28:58 PM tschmidt the residents have pets...assited living
2017-06-15 06:29:00 PM prymyc for the facility
2017-06-15 06:29:02 PM denisewiit we have 3 birds
2017-06-15 06:29:04 PM ninajacobs birds are a lot of work!
2017-06-15 06:29:08 PM chastityjones88 The residents has dogs, cats, and we have a bearded lizard
2017-06-15 06:29:09 PM kcoutu201 We have those too LisA! I say they count :):)
2017-06-15 06:29:11 PM denisewiit yes they are
2017-06-15 06:29:12 PM ryanklemmer How do your cats handle it?
2017-06-15 06:29:14 PM kathyhughes I would have them visit
2017-06-15 06:29:15 PM jadams69 We have birds, turtles and rabbits and squirrels in our court yard
2017-06-15 06:29:19 PM andriapowell yep line everything with plastic , add water /paint half and half use a squirt bottle to put it into the squirt gun. we used different colors for each resident
2017-06-15 06:29:20 PM taras I have chickens. A lot of my residents have a rural background and have asked me to bring one up lol!!!!
2017-06-15 06:29:24 PM lisasittniewski i wish we could have a real one...maybe a cat. but if i can't have dirt, i think you know the answer to taht!!!
2017-06-15 06:29:32 PM marciatrimiew Anyone make birdfeeders....
2017-06-15 06:29:33 PM erikalmascia We have a lot of Therapy Dogs that come in.
2017-06-15 06:29:37 PM schmiess1 yres
2017-06-15 06:29:46 PM jadams69 we are trying to run the squirrels off but they wont go,, haha
2017-06-15 06:29:46 PM taras Andria that is so cool!
2017-06-15 06:29:49 PM kathyhughes LOL
2017-06-15 06:29:49 PM mcgeemarie Yes, we have a bird environment...I call it the chicken coop
2017-06-15 06:29:50 PM ryanklemmer We did but the squirrels ate them right away.
2017-06-15 06:29:52 PM marciatrimiew May create a birdfeeder project...
2017-06-15 06:29:53 PM denisewiit we have our mds nurse bring her dogs in 2x per week and we have a volunteer who comes in 2x per month
2017-06-15 06:29:54 PM erikalmascia We also have a yearly dog show, that is always a hit.
2017-06-15 06:29:56 PM tammyd animals bring so much joy to the residents even if the pet can't reside at the facility doing a pet the pet program is great
2017-06-15 06:30:04 PM erikalmascia We did bird feeders
2017-06-15 06:30:16 PM lisasittniewski we are on second floor so they would never see the birds eat!!!
2017-06-15 06:30:27 PM prymyc we have people who bring pets in for visits but we want a facility pet
2017-06-15 06:30:28 PM sophiat we have a taking parakeet, the residents love her
2017-06-15 06:30:29 PM kathyhughes We had a Pet Parade for Halloween and they all came in costume
2017-06-15 06:30:31 PM tschmidt we had a costume contest with pet on halloween
2017-06-15 06:30:39 PM kcoutu201 We have different animals visit, chickens, min horses, ponys, donkeys, cats, dogs :) We had a local bird (Nature Place) bring in some birds and do a show for us!
2017-06-15 06:30:41 PM jadams69 some of my residents have bird feeders outside the windows
2017-06-15 06:30:44 PM tammyd ha, pet parade is great! how fun
2017-06-15 06:30:48 PM erikalmascia That is fun
2017-06-15 06:30:49 PM sophiat some staff thinks she talk too much
2017-06-15 06:30:55 PM chastityjones88 Wow. We did a block party with a bunch of vendors with pets.
2017-06-15 06:30:57 PM andriapowell last week we had a water balloon toss with the residents we laughed so hard it was fun
2017-06-15 06:30:59 PM taras We do have a lady that brings a service dog in once a month. He is a hit. We also have an activities asst who brings her dog in quite often. She works with memory care and they love it!
2017-06-15 06:31:07 PM mayraj we have bird feeders outside too
2017-06-15 06:31:11 PM lisasittniewski we have a therapy dog that comes in, but by the time she gets to our unit it is right before dinner...aides don't want the residnets touching the dog then so now we have to rewash all the hands...right as they are bringing dinner! Ugghhh!
2017-06-15 06:31:11 PM erikalmascia That is cool andria
2017-06-15 06:31:15 PM denisewiit i like the water balloons tooo
2017-06-15 06:31:23 PM ninajacobs water balloon toss is great idea !
2017-06-15 06:31:37 PM kathyhughes Maybe you can alternate floors
2017-06-15 06:31:48 PM mcgeemarie do the residents actually get wet?
2017-06-15 06:31:50 PM lisasittniewski i should look into that...so that we are not last...
2017-06-15 06:31:53 PM rosesyellow713 We have pet therapy and a man brings different animals once a month
2017-06-15 06:31:59 PM andriapowell we used the new balloons that all of them fill up at once
2017-06-15 06:32:07 PM erikalmascia That is what I would like to know. I don't think that our residents would like to get wet.
2017-06-15 06:32:20 PM denisewiit mine would hate it
2017-06-15 06:32:24 PM erikalmascia I saw a commercial for that
2017-06-15 06:32:26 PM chastityjones88 mine either erika
2017-06-15 06:32:32 PM ninajacobs I can fill them and they can throw them!
2017-06-15 06:32:32 PM mcgeemarie mine would hate getting wet
2017-06-15 06:32:36 PM kcoutu201 Of course they get wet!! My ED even put a bullseye on her back when we did our family day during nursing home week!
2017-06-15 06:32:43 PM lisasittniewski i can't do the balloons (yup, you guessed it...no balloons either), but i think I wanna try the squirt guns!!!
2017-06-15 06:32:44 PM denisewiit but the watergun painting I am definately going to try that
2017-06-15 06:32:48 PM kathyhughes Oh mine loved getting wet and they loved sitting around the pool with their feet in the water
2017-06-15 06:33:03 PM lisasittniewski pool with feet in the water?! I love it!!!
2017-06-15 06:33:05 PM marciatrimiew water balloons...is that awkward
2017-06-15 06:33:06 PM denisewiit yes!!!
2017-06-15 06:33:12 PM taras I have a few that wouldn't mind getting wet. Others probably wouldn't be so keen on the idea!
2017-06-15 06:33:12 PM ryanklemmer Our assistant has actually been doing a wine painting class.
2017-06-15 06:33:13 PM erikalmascia Our resident's want a pool. Our facility is so large, that it could work.
2017-06-15 06:33:20 PM chastityjones88 we have exercise class in the pool
2017-06-15 06:33:21 PM erikalmascia It will never get approved though.
2017-06-15 06:33:21 PM kathyhughes and I had a bottle of antiseptic next to me so nursing would not get crazy
2017-06-15 06:33:23 PM denisewiit i will have to get permission for that one though
2017-06-15 06:33:28 PM taras But it does sound like a lot of fun...especially getting staff involved!
2017-06-15 06:33:46 PM tammyd its hard to follow all of these posts, lol
2017-06-15 06:33:47 PM lisasittniewski good idea kathy...was just wondering what my nurse manager would say about that! HA!!!!!
2017-06-15 06:33:53 PM kathyhughes We had a kiddie pool
2017-06-15 06:33:55 PM denisewiit me too
2017-06-15 06:33:57 PM andriapowell residents would toss at close range to the resident across from them back and forth sometimes they would get their feet wet but most of the balloons busted on the ground by someone
2017-06-15 06:34:01 PM lisasittniewski i'm gonna check that out....
2017-06-15 06:34:02 PM kathyhughes Tell them that you are adding the stuff
2017-06-15 06:34:03 PM jadams69 i think mine would like getting wet too Kathy. Going to try that next month for my summer picnic party
2017-06-15 06:34:04 PM erikalmascia Oh. Ha. That would be great.
2017-06-15 06:34:09 PM kathyhughes they won't test it!
2017-06-15 06:34:10 PM ninajacobs I had a kiddie pool too, but it was a failure!
2017-06-15 06:34:15 PM lisasittniewski good point!
2017-06-15 06:34:31 PM kcoutu201 Love the kiddie pool idea
2017-06-15 06:34:35 PM schmiess1 i def. suggest the kiddie pool
2017-06-15 06:34:35 PM tschmidt wish we had a pool.....oh a kiddie pool. Now thats an idea....
2017-06-15 06:34:39 PM kathyhughes Actually used bleach bottles....so they knew we were following guidelines
2017-06-15 06:34:42 PM denisewiit time to go shopping
2017-06-15 06:34:51 PM erikalmascia I am jealous of the facility that made the music video.
2017-06-15 06:34:59 PM carolyna denise, yeppers lol
2017-06-15 06:35:01 PM kcoutu201 Bleach bottles for what?
2017-06-15 06:35:04 PM cathyross I liked the video too!!
2017-06-15 06:35:04 PM kathyhughes We bought a kiddie pool every summer
2017-06-15 06:35:05 PM mcgeemarie We could never have residents put thir feet in the same body of water...infection control
2017-06-15 06:35:08 PM erikalmascia That places seems awesome and did you see that pool????
2017-06-15 06:35:15 PM carolyna yeah I did too
2017-06-15 06:35:19 PM kcoutu201 Oh to clean the pool?! Haha
2017-06-15 06:35:21 PM andriapowell I had a male resident that was really hesitant to pass the balloon but he said he had fun
2017-06-15 06:35:28 PM denisewiit i looked at the on monday but they were all cracked at walmart
2017-06-15 06:35:36 PM kathyhughes The bleach bottle to show the nursing staff that we would have a clean pool and not pass infections
2017-06-15 06:35:44 PM schmiess1 ok
2017-06-15 06:35:46 PM cathyross oh good idea!
2017-06-15 06:36:06 PM cathyross Kathy....I am taking my Final Exam tomorrow. Wish me luck!!!!
2017-06-15 06:36:11 PM kathyhughes And we would keep the water running
2017-06-15 06:36:14 PM lisasittniewski good luck!!!
2017-06-15 06:36:15 PM erikalmascia I just took mine.
2017-06-15 06:36:16 PM kathyhughes You will do fine
2017-06-15 06:36:19 PM denisewiit good luck
2017-06-15 06:36:20 PM erikalmascia Good luck.
2017-06-15 06:36:26 PM tammyd Good luck on the exam.
2017-06-15 06:36:32 PM cathyross What is the base score I have to get?
2017-06-15 06:36:33 PM ninajacobs good luck! !
2017-06-15 06:36:36 PM carolyna I get to do mine next week
2017-06-15 06:36:38 PM taras Good luck! :)
2017-06-15 06:36:43 PM kathyhughes 65%
2017-06-15 06:36:45 PM andriapowell good luck
2017-06-15 06:36:46 PM mayraj i will take my final next week
2017-06-15 06:36:51 PM cathyross Oh good....I can do that!!! hehehehehe
2017-06-15 06:36:53 PM lisasittniewski you will do fine!!!!
2017-06-15 06:36:56 PM marciatrimiew good luck!!
2017-06-15 06:36:59 PM tammyd i am just starting mepap II .. anyone elsea?
2017-06-15 06:37:03 PM rosesyellow713 good luck
2017-06-15 06:37:04 PM andriapowell Mine on Tuesday
2017-06-15 06:37:04 PM chastityjones88 Whats next after this Mepap 2
2017-06-15 06:37:05 PM mayraj im confident.the nationla test does make me nervous
2017-06-15 06:37:10 PM lisasittniewski i'm just about half way through...
2017-06-15 06:37:13 PM cathyross You will love MEPAP II!!!!
2017-06-15 06:37:14 PM kathyhughes Certification
2017-06-15 06:37:21 PM taras Same here...MepapII
2017-06-15 06:37:21 PM chastityjones88 tammy I am in week 7 almost midterms
2017-06-15 06:37:21 PM carolyna I did not do well on the mid term...84%
2017-06-15 06:37:22 PM denisewiit me too
2017-06-15 06:37:27 PM lisasittniewski i liked mepap 2 way better than 1
2017-06-15 06:37:30 PM tschmidt I started last month.
2017-06-15 06:37:31 PM ninajacobs I am almost done!
2017-06-15 06:37:32 PM erikalmascia You will be ok. I think it was the hardest one. I don't understand why. I read everything twice. I have a lot on my plate right now, so maybe that's it.
2017-06-15 06:37:45 PM andriapowell Oh oh you said that word Certification LOL
2017-06-15 06:37:45 PM kathyhughes Yes I know that this part is interesting
2017-06-15 06:37:52 PM kathyhughes I did!
2017-06-15 06:37:53 PM erikalmascia I still got a 92%. If I can do it, you will do great.
2017-06-15 06:37:54 PM lisasittniewski i'm waiting for my advisor to return my practicuum so I can hand in week 8 and take the mid term
2017-06-15 06:37:56 PM tammyd i remember mepap 1 it was said that part 2 is easier
2017-06-15 06:37:56 PM prymyc left the chat room
2017-06-15 06:37:58 PM chastityjones88 How do you go about getting the certification?
2017-06-15 06:38:01 PM denisewiit it is a lot different
2017-06-15 06:38:03 PM jadams69 I am just getting ready to start mep2 next week.. hope it goes well
2017-06-15 06:38:04 PM kathyhughes I will cover certification next week
2017-06-15 06:38:05 PM cathyross I loved both Mepap 1 and 2. One was the foundation, two was more management stuff.
2017-06-15 06:38:06 PM prymyc enter the chat room
2017-06-15 06:38:17 PM ninajacobs Great Iwill be there next week!@
2017-06-15 06:38:24 PM andriapowell I am studying
2017-06-15 06:38:29 PM kathyhughes We will cover it all
2017-06-15 06:38:32 PM kathyhughes then
2017-06-15 06:38:38 PM mayraj oh good cause the certification process gives a little anxiety
2017-06-15 06:38:39 PM ryanklemmer Yes, the information is very practical
2017-06-15 06:38:41 PM kcoutu201 Perfect
2017-06-15 06:38:42 PM lisasittniewski i am learning so much about management that i could never have learned anywhere else besides the school of hard knocks!
2017-06-15 06:38:50 PM tammyd LOL lisa
2017-06-15 06:38:51 PM kathyhughes Right!
2017-06-15 06:38:53 PM carolyna I have trouble with the management parts...I have to learn to be more assertive at work, right now I am also planning my parents 50th anniversary and I have delegated alot lOL
2017-06-15 06:38:55 PM mcgeemarie I need management stuff, I start as the AD in 2 weeks
2017-06-15 06:39:01 PM marciatrimiew so far...good...enjoying MEPAP2
2017-06-15 06:39:02 PM erikalmascia Same,
2017-06-15 06:39:02 PM denisewiit good luck
2017-06-15 06:39:05 PM kathyhughes More than most of your Dept Heads have learned
2017-06-15 06:39:09 PM denisewiit i started in december
2017-06-15 06:39:12 PM ryanklemmer I'm glad I didn't take the two classes at the same time, they are a lot of work.
2017-06-15 06:39:13 PM cathyross yes
2017-06-15 06:39:23 PM erikalmascia I think that is why MEPAP 1 was easier for me. I knew a lot about it already,
2017-06-15 06:39:29 PM erikalmascia Managment, no idea.
2017-06-15 06:39:33 PM taras July will be my first anniversary in this field. I am an assistant now, but so want to achieve certification. And management is not a strong point of mine, yet in two weeks, I am learning a lot!!!
2017-06-15 06:39:34 PM cathyross can't do two classes at once.....Mepap 1 is required before Mepap 2.
2017-06-15 06:39:38 PM shubbard720 Same here erika
2017-06-15 06:39:50 PM marciatrimiew The weeks pass really fast...stay focused
2017-06-15 06:39:58 PM denisewiit yes they do
2017-06-15 06:40:01 PM andriapowell 28 years here and still love it.
2017-06-15 06:40:04 PM erikalmascia I'm glad that I'm not alone. :)
2017-06-15 06:40:07 PM kathyhughes Yep....those 16 weeks go fast!
2017-06-15 06:40:14 PM cathyross yes they do!!!
2017-06-15 06:40:17 PM mcgeemarie yes, midterm shoots out of nowhere
2017-06-15 06:40:17 PM lisasittniewski leet me tell you something...i learned so much at that symposium and it really put a fire under my butt to be more assertive, have confidence in myself and kick butt in the field. go next year if you can go!!!
2017-06-15 06:40:19 PM rosesyellow713 they do
2017-06-15 06:40:21 PM chastityjones88 I did to Erika. I was already a Activity Director when I took Mepap 1
2017-06-15 06:40:25 PM carolyna I'm glad I didn;t do at your own pace
2017-06-15 06:40:32 PM erikalmascia It seems like yesterday I decided to go back to school. Time flies.
2017-06-15 06:40:36 PM ninajacobs Management is eaier for me , all the assessment is difficult, wording to say it just right, what to say whant not to say...
2017-06-15 06:40:48 PM tammyd yes time ticks away ... i'm doing this ayop but want to try and stay focused on completing a week at a time
2017-06-15 06:40:56 PM kathyhughes Good Lisa!
2017-06-15 06:41:04 PM kcoutu201 I agreee with the what to say and not say! Thats tough.. I feel so limited sometimes
2017-06-15 06:41:05 PM taras Lisa I hope to attend more things. Now that we have an AD, maybe my admin will let me take some time to find some around here....
2017-06-15 06:41:09 PM mayraj i need to learn to delegate
2017-06-15 06:41:11 PM kathyhughes Going to a conference always does that!
2017-06-15 06:41:11 PM denisewiit I learned so much from mepap 1 and mepap 2 is so diffent
2017-06-15 06:41:12 PM lisasittniewski that presentation by christopher was just the best.
2017-06-15 06:41:13 PM ryanklemmer Yeah, I remember looking at the work on the first week thinking it was going to be a ton. It is a lot but we get through it and time flies by.
2017-06-15 06:41:14 PM mcgeemarie Call me crazy, I love righting care plans
2017-06-15 06:41:14 PM cathyross I would not recommend doing this course at your own pace......always need motivation and accountability for higher education.
2017-06-15 06:41:19 PM erikalmascia I'm not the Director, but I am the only assistant that helps the director.
2017-06-15 06:41:22 PM denisewiit so do i
2017-06-15 06:41:24 PM chastityjones88 Time managment is my deal because I am also in college as well
2017-06-15 06:41:29 PM mcgeemarie *writing lol
2017-06-15 06:41:32 PM kathyhughes Super Powers!
2017-06-15 06:41:38 PM denisewiit i am finally getting comfortable with them
2017-06-15 06:41:39 PM carolyna Even the mini conference I went to for PAPA was so helpful
2017-06-15 06:41:48 PM tschmidt I took MEPAP 1 from another insturctor...Im new to this online thing. Im learning to be even more focused.
2017-06-15 06:41:49 PM kathyhughes What are your super powers?????
2017-06-15 06:41:55 PM erikalmascia The other Aides do the main activities.
2017-06-15 06:41:59 PM tammyd I have so much on my plate and didn't want to pay and then not complete ... so giving myself some flexibility
2017-06-15 06:42:04 PM jadams69 I am the director so I can delegate..
2017-06-15 06:42:06 PM andriapowell Wonder Woman
2017-06-15 06:42:09 PM erikalmascia My Super Power is caring.
2017-06-15 06:42:10 PM ninajacobs I ma doing MEPAP at your own pace, harder to keep on top of it but more flexibility with kids and family
2017-06-15 06:42:12 PM ryanklemmer Maybe patience
2017-06-15 06:42:18 PM tammyd nina - yes
2017-06-15 06:42:19 PM cathyross I went to Swing Bed Conference last week to hear Mary Guyot.....outstanding!!!
2017-06-15 06:42:20 PM denisewiit patience
2017-06-15 06:42:21 PM lisasittniewski empathy...organization...discipline...
2017-06-15 06:42:25 PM erikalmascia I did Own Pace as well.
2017-06-15 06:42:25 PM carolyna man I have to think about that one LOL
2017-06-15 06:42:26 PM denisewiit and compassion
2017-06-15 06:42:27 PM shubbard720 compassion
2017-06-15 06:42:29 PM cathyross It was 12 CEUs
2017-06-15 06:42:41 PM rosesyellow713 caring
2017-06-15 06:42:53 PM kcoutu201 The abililty to work with demetia and redirection and engugment
2017-06-15 06:42:56 PM taras Y'all have no idea how inspired I am just after these chats!! :)
2017-06-15 06:42:58 PM erikalmascia I don't think that I could have completed everything on time with going back to school, Mepap, a 3 year old, work and the house.
2017-06-15 06:42:58 PM kathyhughes Mine is teaching!
2017-06-15 06:42:58 PM marciatrimiew Able to see through situations that may be negative ...looking for the good
2017-06-15 06:43:07 PM lisasittniewski it absolutely is!!!
2017-06-15 06:43:07 PM tschmidt my super power is having fun! lol.
2017-06-15 06:43:08 PM denisewiit yes it is kathy
2017-06-15 06:43:12 PM carolyna true dat kathy
2017-06-15 06:43:16 PM ninajacobs my issue is the lack of training of the CNA's in the activity field.
2017-06-15 06:43:28 PM chastityjones88 Erika you can do it. I have 4 kids
2017-06-15 06:43:29 PM erikalmascia I AGREE NINA
2017-06-15 06:43:33 PM lisasittniewski so,,,do a in service
2017-06-15 06:43:37 PM schmiess1 connecting and creating relationships with the residents
2017-06-15 06:43:38 PM kathyhughes Time to do some inservices
2017-06-15 06:43:38 PM erikalmascia Thanks.
2017-06-15 06:43:49 PM kathyhughes with the staff and residents
2017-06-15 06:43:50 PM erikalmascia I am very tired, but it will all be worth it.
2017-06-15 06:43:51 PM shubbard720 Kathy how do you do an activity inservice???
2017-06-15 06:43:51 PM lisasittniewski i plan on asking my boss to let me do my midterm inservice with the staff at work
2017-06-15 06:44:02 PM cathyross I have 28 ceus for inservices....but I understand that I can only use 6 for NCCAP?
2017-06-15 06:44:02 PM ninajacobs I had a CNA try put a Woodoo spell on my last week, I cannot have her replaced as there is nobody who can take her spot.
2017-06-15 06:44:02 PM kathyhughes I would do several of them
2017-06-15 06:44:04 PM andriapowell Im gonna miss these chats
2017-06-15 06:44:04 PM shubbard720 I want to educate nursing that activities are everyone's responsibility
2017-06-15 06:44:06 PM erikalmascia I only have one kid, but I claim my husband as number 2. :)
2017-06-15 06:44:12 PM tammyd I am doing an inservice by having an open house for the community
2017-06-15 06:44:17 PM kathyhughes Right Catherine
2017-06-15 06:44:19 PM taras My superpower is being me!! :-) I am thankful for my life, even if I am juggling so much. My residents are super and awesome, and I wouoldn't trade anything for being able to encourage them!
2017-06-15 06:44:20 PM carolyna me too andria
2017-06-15 06:44:23 PM kcoutu201 Does anyone use the GPDT leveling system??
2017-06-15 06:44:26 PM ryanklemmer Wow, that is great, an open house
2017-06-15 06:44:30 PM chastityjones88 Thats what I have to tell myself when my college load is high, plus work load.
2017-06-15 06:44:32 PM cathyross yay.....I am getting it....finally:)
2017-06-15 06:44:34 PM erikalmascia Good Job. Your hands are way fuller than mine.
2017-06-15 06:44:46 PM schmiess1 I have 30 + staff( since we are blended) inservices are always a fail
2017-06-15 06:44:58 PM ninajacobs I can lead a horse to the water, but you cannot make it drink
2017-06-15 06:45:10 PM denisewiit i only have two staff and we communicate daily
2017-06-15 06:45:11 PM tschmidt My husband is always my biggest child and requries the most supervision.....he has a debt card.
2017-06-15 06:45:21 PM ashleyfaze enter the chat room
2017-06-15 06:45:21 PM erikalmascia HA HA HA
2017-06-15 06:45:23 PM jadams69 I recently had a inservice on books I created with therapy on the different dementia levels that are color coded for the residents.
2017-06-15 06:45:26 PM kathyhughes Get out the FTag 248 and show them the regulations and then ask them the questions that they will ask them
2017-06-15 06:45:33 PM ninajacobs What is that ?Does anyone use the GPDT leveling system??
2017-06-15 06:45:34 PM ashleyfaze left the chat room
2017-06-15 06:45:40 PM jackieb92 enter the chat room
2017-06-15 06:45:43 PM kathyhughes I also would teach them about activities assessments
2017-06-15 06:45:51 PM kcoutu201 https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=dementia+in+3+minutes&view=detail&mid=192F85704000690E6113192F85704000690E6113&FORM=VIRE
2017-06-15 06:45:52 PM tammyd what is the GPDT leveling system?
2017-06-15 06:45:56 PM shubbard720 Maybe I will make a powerpoint presentation and find some videos to show too
2017-06-15 06:46:02 PM kathyhughes and meeting the individual needs and interests of each resident
2017-06-15 06:46:04 PM erikalmascia My husband is an only child, so I think that has something to do with it.
2017-06-15 06:46:06 PM jadams69 It helps the act aides know what color goes best for activities for each resident based on level of dementia
2017-06-15 06:46:11 PM chastityjones88 My nurse makes my caregivers do activities
2017-06-15 06:46:16 PM erikalmascia My mother-in-law still does a lot for him
2017-06-15 06:46:18 PM chastityjones88 lol
2017-06-15 06:46:19 PM tschmidt so is mine....
2017-06-15 06:46:21 PM marciatrimiew I want to help educate new managers on the importance of developing a vibrant activity calendar..
2017-06-15 06:46:21 PM shubbard720 That's a great idea!
2017-06-15 06:46:25 PM chastityjones88 oh wow Erika
2017-06-15 06:46:33 PM kcoutu201 Group program design tool.. It a guide to level your residents to group programs and specifies how many peopel, steps and mins they can tolerate
2017-06-15 06:46:35 PM denisewiit I did one on how sunlight affects their eyes, and being aware of where you sit people
2017-06-15 06:46:36 PM carolyna my caregivers are always too busy and very short staff
2017-06-15 06:46:41 PM kathyhughes Ok.....here is 1 idea
2017-06-15 06:46:43 PM andriapowell I had an inservice on Person Centered Care
2017-06-15 06:46:49 PM mayraj we did not do an inservice but my center director program coordinator and i had meetings with our staff tow at a time and explain activities, why the are important and what we expect from them and want to see happening
2017-06-15 06:46:59 PM kathyhughes Have the group draw activities that they do in their free time
2017-06-15 06:47:03 PM erikalmascia We have been doing inservices all month.
2017-06-15 06:47:04 PM bford we do inservices on person centered too! i teach them!
2017-06-15 06:47:12 PM kathyhughes Have them share the pictures
2017-06-15 06:47:29 PM kathyhughes Then plan 1 week of activities based on what they draw
2017-06-15 06:47:43 PM shubbard720 That's a really great idea :)
2017-06-15 06:47:48 PM lisasittniewski good idea
2017-06-15 06:47:52 PM taras Very good idea---
2017-06-15 06:47:54 PM erikalmascia I like it,
2017-06-15 06:47:54 PM sophiat I have to do QA meal audit every three month and the quality issues are always the smae Im tired of inservicing the CNA's.
2017-06-15 06:47:56 PM denisewiit love it
2017-06-15 06:48:00 PM kcoutu201 we will have to try that one
2017-06-15 06:48:00 PM chastityjones88 we do inservices online per state regulations and an all staff meeting plus caregiver and med tech meetings
2017-06-15 06:48:03 PM kathyhughes That way they can see that we have to know what the residents are interested in and why we have the activities that we have
2017-06-15 06:48:03 PM mayraj still though some staff do not seem to grasp the importance of activities, especially at our center.
2017-06-15 06:48:05 PM carolyna that is good, kathy, my ED thinks it always has be large groups and I remember you once asked us to think about all the times we did things in large groups
2017-06-15 06:48:16 PM tschmidt I like that idea too.
2017-06-15 06:48:19 PM lisasittniewski excellent object lesson
2017-06-15 06:48:21 PM ryanklemmer That is true
2017-06-15 06:48:24 PM marciatrimiew great idea...people seem to really love crafts...
2017-06-15 06:48:26 PM chastityjones88 I also chat with the caregivers daily and show them how to lead an activity
2017-06-15 06:48:36 PM carolyna for me not much, cause I don't like large groups
2017-06-15 06:48:42 PM denisewiit my residents love adult coloring
2017-06-15 06:48:45 PM ninajacobs We have some lot of CNA"s who do not speak , understand or writeEnglish
2017-06-15 06:48:52 PM kcoutu201 left the chat room
2017-06-15 06:49:06 PM kathyhughes How did they pass the test?

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