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2017-07-18 05:44:02 PM kathyhughes Hello Teri
2017-07-18 05:44:07 PM traciewiggins110770 hello
2017-07-18 05:44:07 PM mollyh Maybe rent a cotton candy machine ?
2017-07-18 05:44:12 PM christinadepolo welcome tcaulfield(y)
2017-07-18 05:44:19 PM kathyhughes Hello Dominique
2017-07-18 05:44:33 PM kathyhughes We are talking about end of summer activities
2017-07-18 05:44:44 PM tcaulfield Hello Kathy, I'm exited about the course!
2017-07-18 05:44:44 PM marias left the chat room
2017-07-18 05:44:50 PM marias enter the chat room
2017-07-18 05:44:54 PM traciewiggins110770 yes and we will have the ribbon cutting for our wind chime garden
2017-07-18 05:45:12 PM kathyhughes Great Teri
2017-07-18 05:45:30 PM kathyhughes and I am sure that the residents will enjoy themselves Tracie
2017-07-18 05:45:53 PM dominiquesow I am planning to do beach like party - i will be suggesting this...
2017-07-18 05:45:59 PM traciewiggins110770 they love music
2017-07-18 05:46:24 PM dominiquesow this will be kind of expensive so i will see how it is gonna be.. we also have country fair on Aug 9
2017-07-18 05:46:28 PM kathyhughes A Beach party is fun...what would you like to do with that
2017-07-18 05:46:54 PM dominiquesow its gonna be all indoor... to make sure the weather is not gonna mess with us
2017-07-18 05:47:03 PM tcaulfield Oh yes, I work in mental health and we haven't yet decided what we are going to do for end of summer activities. We'll probably play music and try to engage the Pts. as much as possible.
2017-07-18 05:47:05 PM mollyh Buy some water guns
2017-07-18 05:47:35 PM kathyhughes What do you do for the Country Fair?
2017-07-18 05:47:49 PM mollyh Oh no water guns then
2017-07-18 05:48:04 PM dominiquesow beach corner like sand and umbrella and beach chair with seashells
2017-07-18 05:48:46 PM marias we are going to have a superhero party and carnaval
2017-07-18 05:48:47 PM kathyhughes Sounds relaxing
2017-07-18 05:48:49 PM rcgarcia73 enter the chat room
2017-07-18 05:49:00 PM kathyhughes Hello Robert
2017-07-18 05:49:11 PM dominiquesow collection of antique farm equiptments - it gonna be like carnival .. families and staff arebringing stuff we can use
2017-07-18 05:49:12 PM tcaulfield Beach like activities sounds like a lot of fun.
2017-07-18 05:49:14 PM rcgarcia73 hi Kathy how are you?
2017-07-18 05:49:20 PM rcgarcia73 hello all
2017-07-18 05:49:22 PM mollyh You can hang some Paper flip flops with small beach balls to help with theme
2017-07-18 05:49:30 PM josieh enter the chat room
2017-07-18 05:49:41 PM dominiquesow Kathy- can i be certified as AA even I just finished MEPAP1?
2017-07-18 05:50:02 PM kathyhughes I am doing great
2017-07-18 05:50:02 PM rcgarcia73 Kahy correct me but i didnt see a forum chat for this week?
2017-07-18 05:50:09 PM josieh hello everyone how are you all doing?
2017-07-18 05:50:15 PM dominiquesow yes those too.. i have pictures of my plans - to be brought out during the staff meeting tmrw
2017-07-18 05:50:24 PM deseried enter the chat room
2017-07-18 05:50:28 PM kathyhughes We chat every Tuesday so it may not be posted
2017-07-18 05:50:36 PM rcgarcia73 hi Josieh
2017-07-18 05:50:44 PM anissa44 enter the chat room
2017-07-18 05:50:49 PM kathyhughes You can Dominique if you have all the other components
2017-07-18 05:50:57 PM josieh Hi rcgarcia73:
2017-07-18 05:50:58 PM deseried Good Evening Everyone!
2017-07-18 05:50:59 PM rcgarcia73 oh ok, i looked at the week assignments and didnt see the forum
2017-07-18 05:51:06 PM dominiquesow u mean the final requirements?
2017-07-18 05:51:12 PM kathyhughes Hello All
2017-07-18 05:51:16 PM anissa44 Hi everryone
2017-07-18 05:51:21 PM traciewiggins110770 Kathy, I have a resident that doesn't talk or move. I read and talk to the resident. I don't know what to do different??? He just looks at me with no expression...I need help
2017-07-18 05:51:23 PM kathyhughes There might not be a forum some weeks
2017-07-18 05:51:27 PM dominiquesow is that going to be a state test that i have to be doing to be certified ?
2017-07-18 05:51:45 PM rcgarcia73 i got ya, thanks Kathy
2017-07-18 05:51:50 PM deseried Tracie try music or singing a song
2017-07-18 05:51:51 PM kathyhughes For an Assistance certification there is not a test
2017-07-18 05:51:53 PM justinel enter the chat room
2017-07-18 05:52:21 PM irene enter the chat room
2017-07-18 05:52:35 PM deseried Also try putting different textured material in their hands see if you see a reaction.
2017-07-18 05:52:46 PM dominiquesow so right after MEPAP! i can call myself ACTIVITY PROFESSIONAL? aM i GETTING a certificate from MEPAP to show if i use to apply for work FT elsewhere?
2017-07-18 05:52:50 PM mollyh Maybe music or sit outside with him
2017-07-18 05:52:53 PM rcgarcia73 ok so busy week ahead as another position was released today...so OT is where is at
2017-07-18 05:53:01 PM donna61 enter the chat room
2017-07-18 05:53:04 PM irene Good evening everyone.
2017-07-18 05:53:07 PM kathyhughes I would check what kind of things the resident liked and perhaps what music the resident liked
2017-07-18 05:53:16 PM justinel left the chat room
2017-07-18 05:53:21 PM kathyhughes It is all based on the needs and interests of the resident
2017-07-18 05:53:30 PM justinel enter the chat room
2017-07-18 05:53:34 PM jhuhn enter the chat room
2017-07-18 05:53:54 PM jhuhn Hello everyone!
2017-07-18 05:54:00 PM tcaulfield Does anyone have any Ideas for mental health facilities? There are so many things that they are not allowed to have on the unit. These are elderly Pts. with dementia in different stages.
2017-07-18 05:54:01 PM deseried Hi J
2017-07-18 05:54:09 PM marias hi
2017-07-18 05:54:11 PM kathyhughes Dominique.....only if you are applying for an activities assistance job or an activities aide can you use that certification
2017-07-18 05:54:25 PM traciewiggins110770 ok, he might talk when he hears my voice, lol. Thanks for the ideas, I will try it.
2017-07-18 05:54:47 PM deseried So to be an activity director you need both?
2017-07-18 05:54:47 PM anissa44 So Kathy we would need the 2nd class to be an actual activities director?
2017-07-18 05:54:50 PM donna61 Hello
2017-07-18 05:55:05 PM anissa44 Hello donna
2017-07-18 05:55:15 PM dominiquesow yes Kathy I am looking for FT- CNA job is gonna cripple me ( my bones was cracking after I finished my shift yesterday LOL) seriously
2017-07-18 05:55:20 PM tcaulfield Hello Donna!
2017-07-18 05:55:20 PM kathyhughes To get NCCAP certified you will need the MEPAP2
2017-07-18 05:55:40 PM nikiawyche enter the chat room
2017-07-18 05:55:48 PM anissa44 I got hired as the activities Director and my administrator said I just needed this one.
2017-07-18 05:55:51 PM josieh so Kathyhughes the MEPAP 1 is only for being a assistance or activity aide? when i called for class the guy told me it was for activity director
2017-07-18 05:55:53 PM dominiquesow ok.. so what I will ask a certificate from you once i am done - from MEPAP
2017-07-18 05:55:53 PM kathyhughes So you will be looking for an activities assistance job
2017-07-18 05:55:59 PM justinel This might be a dumb question but I looked through all the Ftags and regulations and I all my paperwork and I can't find a specific spot where it says EXACTLY the activities needed for our residents pertaining to: 1-1, Sensory, Adapted Sports, and such. Is there an exact spot that shows the exact Quality of Life activities we need to have?
2017-07-18 05:56:02 PM anissa44 I guess i am confused.
2017-07-18 05:56:08 PM nikiawyche hello everyone
2017-07-18 05:56:09 PM christinadepolo left the chat room
2017-07-18 05:56:19 PM dominiquesow i am part time activity assistant
2017-07-18 05:56:25 PM mollyh But with MEPAP1 you are quilified?????
2017-07-18 05:56:46 PM kathyhughes OK....the MEPAP1 is required for certification
2017-07-18 05:56:47 PM anissa44 hello mollyh
2017-07-18 05:56:57 PM rcgarcia73 hey molly , i dont think so, you need MEPAP2 to get certified
2017-07-18 05:57:00 PM kathyhughes For your NCCAP certification for all levels
2017-07-18 05:57:18 PM kathyhughes You need MEPAP2 as a component for NCCAP certification
2017-07-18 05:57:27 PM adrienne168 enter the chat room
2017-07-18 05:57:28 PM kathyhughes Yes you do Robert
2017-07-18 05:57:34 PM dominiquesow i will continue MEPAP 2 on September..
2017-07-18 05:57:36 PM anissa44 okay
2017-07-18 05:57:49 PM rcgarcia73 so after MEPAP1 we will only get a certificate of complition right
2017-07-18 05:57:51 PM dominiquesow so i still need an advisor for MEPAP2?
2017-07-18 05:58:01 PM kathyhughes Once you complete and pass MEPAP1 you will get a certificate of completion for MEPAP1
2017-07-18 05:58:11 PM kathyhughes Yes Dominique
2017-07-18 05:58:13 PM dominiquesow awesome! i hope to get it
2017-07-18 05:58:14 PM mollyh Looks like more schooling
2017-07-18 05:58:16 PM nicolespangler enter the chat room
2017-07-18 05:58:23 PM donna61 You want it all
2017-07-18 05:58:29 PM rcgarcia73 can it be the same advisor as i had in MEPAP1
2017-07-18 05:58:29 PM kathyhughes You are not certified when you complete MEPAP1
2017-07-18 05:58:35 PM kathyhughes Yes it can be
2017-07-18 05:58:36 PM deseried 8-|
2017-07-18 05:58:37 PM donna61 nope
2017-07-18 05:58:40 PM adrienne168 hello. Is this just starting or ending
2017-07-18 05:58:43 PM dominiquesow even after mepap 2 I will continue the small courses here.. it makes me updated and more competent
2017-07-18 05:58:44 PM rcgarcia73 lovely
2017-07-18 05:58:44 PM mollyh Me TOO!!!!!
2017-07-18 05:58:52 PM nicolespangler hello everyone!
2017-07-18 05:58:53 PM care3 enter the chat room
2017-07-18 05:59:09 PM donna61 Continuing Ed
2017-07-18 05:59:09 PM kathyhughes Hello All
2017-07-18 05:59:15 PM kathyhughes Right
2017-07-18 05:59:19 PM care3 hi Kathy
2017-07-18 05:59:21 PM nikiawyche we need MEPAP 1 AND MEPAP 2 AND COLLEGE CREDITS CORRECT
2017-07-18 05:59:23 PM donna61 Hey Kathy how are you?
2017-07-18 05:59:26 PM irene Kathy, Is MEPAP2 more difficult then MEPAP1 ? I am thinking of taking MEAPAP 2 in September.
2017-07-18 05:59:28 PM kathyhughes I am great
2017-07-18 05:59:29 PM justinel I don't mean specific activities like games and such. I mean like sensory, 1-1, music, those type of wording.
2017-07-18 05:59:36 PM donna61 Awesome
2017-07-18 05:59:43 PM kathyhughes You need the 5 components to get NCCAP certified
2017-07-18 05:59:45 PM tabithaarguellez enter the chat room
2017-07-18 05:59:48 PM donna61 me too just beat
2017-07-18 05:59:48 PM dominiquesow i reviewed the courses- MEPAP2 is more on managerial courses
2017-07-18 05:59:50 PM courtneyr2009 enter the chat room
2017-07-18 06:00:14 PM care3 do we qualify for the new track ?
2017-07-18 06:00:25 PM anissa44 Yes, I don't have an Activities "Staff" so I think that is why my administrator says I don't need it.
2017-07-18 06:00:27 PM tabithaarguellez hi everyone
2017-07-18 06:00:46 PM courtneyr2009 hey all
2017-07-18 06:00:47 PM anissa44 Hi Tabithaa
2017-07-18 06:00:51 PM rcgarcia73 ok so anyone here on their first week?
2017-07-18 06:00:52 PM anissa44 hey courtney
2017-07-18 06:00:52 PM marias hello
2017-07-18 06:00:57 PM adrienne168 helloooo
2017-07-18 06:00:57 PM kathyhughes If you have 6 years experience then you will need to complete MEPAP1, MEPAP2, have the continuing ed hours and take the exam
2017-07-18 06:01:05 PM donna61 I need a managerial seminiar
2017-07-18 06:01:09 PM courtneyr2009 how is everyone ?!?!
2017-07-18 06:01:17 PM cindymay last week for me!
2017-07-18 06:01:27 PM kathyhughes You should look at the regulations that have been part of the class
2017-07-18 06:01:28 PM courtneyr2009 Same ! of MEPAP1
2017-07-18 06:01:38 PM rcgarcia73 congrats! cindy!
2017-07-18 06:01:40 PM jadams69 enter the chat room
2017-07-18 06:01:46 PM bholden enter the chat room
2017-07-18 06:01:50 PM courtneyr2009 I want to start MEPAP 2 in August
2017-07-18 06:01:52 PM deseried I only have 5 years
2017-07-18 06:02:01 PM dominiquesow 6 yearssssss omg!
2017-07-18 06:02:04 PM anissa44 I only have this year lol
2017-07-18 06:02:08 PM cindymay Me too Courtney
2017-07-18 06:02:08 PM kathyhughes Then you will need the college credits
2017-07-18 06:02:16 PM mdh4677 enter the chat room
2017-07-18 06:02:20 PM bholden whats up everyone?
2017-07-18 06:02:23 PM anissa44 I do have an associates degree
2017-07-18 06:02:24 PM deseried I have 165 college hours
2017-07-18 06:02:29 PM justinel anissa44 if someone else in your facility has a qualified Activity Directors or similar to the requirement then your facility is covered so I would ask your boss that. But if not then you will need the whole program.
2017-07-18 06:02:37 PM jadams69 good evening everyone. sorry im late
2017-07-18 06:02:38 PM courtneyr2009 I have a BA in sociology
2017-07-18 06:02:54 PM tcaulfield left the chat room
2017-07-18 06:02:55 PM becki8561 enter the chat room
2017-07-18 06:03:03 PM courtneyr2009 and 3 years as an activities assistant
2017-07-18 06:03:07 PM ginadilas enter the chat room
2017-07-18 06:03:11 PM cindymay Kathy, if we have over 6 years Activity experience we DON'T need the college credits???
2017-07-18 06:03:12 PM kathyhughes then you all should be all set when you are ready to apply for your certification
2017-07-18 06:03:23 PM courtneyr2009 me?
2017-07-18 06:03:39 PM ginadilas Kathy, is the final exam open book?
2017-07-18 06:03:43 PM anissa44 Justine - My administrator is qualified activity director. However she doessn't want to have go behind me and check all documentation that's why she sent me to this class.
2017-07-18 06:03:48 PM rcgarcia73 certification, certification,
2017-07-18 06:03:54 PM rcgarcia73 yeah !!!!
2017-07-18 06:04:02 PM tabithaarguellez week 6 homework seemed liked a lot lol
2017-07-18 06:04:10 PM mollyh I know you must think this is stupid for me to ask BUT does the MEPAP 1 qualify you to run an activity dept?
2017-07-18 06:04:17 PM dominiquesow do one at a time...each day
2017-07-18 06:04:18 PM courtneyr2009 my boss is letting me make September's calendar
2017-07-18 06:04:20 PM courtneyr2009 :)
2017-07-18 06:04:30 PM mdh4677 Sorry, I'm late i believe I have the same question after completing the course do i still need college credits?
2017-07-18 06:04:37 PM justinel I think that would be between you two then on if she is okay with just the Mepap 1. I would think you would be good.
2017-07-18 06:04:39 PM rcgarcia73 one day at t time tabitha
2017-07-18 06:04:43 PM kathyhughes Okay Molly....look at the Ftag249 and you will see who qualifies to be an Activity Director
2017-07-18 06:04:47 PM donna61 Long day 4 plan of cares, Scheduled a mobil zoo to come in next month and went where I was needed
2017-07-18 06:05:00 PM anissa44 Thanks Justin
2017-07-18 06:05:00 PM justinel Can anyone help me with my question? Kathy Hughes?
2017-07-18 06:05:01 PM tabithaarguellez im happy to be moving into week 7 though its been flying by
2017-07-18 06:05:13 PM bholden like the mobil zoo idea donna61
2017-07-18 06:05:21 PM rcgarcia73 yeah it has tabs
2017-07-18 06:05:23 PM dominiquesow niki can u beleive that we are in week 16 now
2017-07-18 06:05:24 PM nicolespangler donna61 the mobile zoo is an awesome idea!
2017-07-18 06:05:25 PM care3 so saturday i took the residents to the hot air balloon fest
2017-07-18 06:05:31 PM anissa44 Donna I will be doing a mobile zoo soon too.
2017-07-18 06:05:32 PM nikiawyche no
2017-07-18 06:05:36 PM kathyhughes trying to take attendance and keep up...sorry Justine but I need you to repeat the questions
2017-07-18 06:05:41 PM dominiquesow before we were like omg! we were just week 1
2017-07-18 06:05:42 PM adrienne168 what is in a mobile zoo?
2017-07-18 06:05:47 PM nicolespangler Donna61 - Who did you get in touch with a local oetting zoo or something?
2017-07-18 06:05:47 PM donna61 The zoo brings in animals that the residents can hold
2017-07-18 06:05:49 PM anissa44 Did they love it care 3?
2017-07-18 06:06:02 PM marias they like it??care 3?
2017-07-18 06:06:04 PM rcgarcia73 how much did they charge you donna
2017-07-18 06:06:08 PM care3 yes! we had a picnic
2017-07-18 06:06:09 PM adrienne168 so no tigers or bears
2017-07-18 06:06:09 PM cynkarnes76 enter the chat room
2017-07-18 06:06:19 PM bholden def gonna try the mobil zoo never thought of that one before lol
2017-07-18 06:06:20 PM nikiawyche lol no tigers and beers
2017-07-18 06:06:24 PM jhuhn This week we have all the students from the Catholic schools visit who are considering priest/sisterhood... it's so overwhelming!
2017-07-18 06:06:25 PM cynkarnes76 Hey all, sorry unable to access on phone just got hoem
2017-07-18 06:06:25 PM donna61 Yes Im in NY and I have the Ross Park Zoo
2017-07-18 06:06:31 PM marias owesome"""""
2017-07-18 06:06:36 PM care3 :)
2017-07-18 06:06:37 PM dominiquesow niceeee
2017-07-18 06:06:42 PM rcgarcia73 very nice
2017-07-18 06:06:51 PM anissa44 Our residents went to skydiving lastweek. They didn't jump but a few of our staff did and they got to watch. They loved it. T
2017-07-18 06:06:52 PM irene Thanks Dominique
2017-07-18 06:06:59 PM kathyhughes Justine I can answer your question, but need you to ask again....sorry was making sure that I got attendance
2017-07-18 06:07:04 PM nicolespangler thats so neat! great idea, I may have to work with our local zoo and see if they will do something similar
2017-07-18 06:07:05 PM jadams69 Hope I didnt miss much...
2017-07-18 06:07:12 PM courtneyr2009 a mobil zoo?
2017-07-18 06:07:23 PM dominiquesow sky diving????????
2017-07-18 06:07:32 PM donna61 The res like animals alot and music so thats what we give them and dont forget about food
2017-07-18 06:07:42 PM rcgarcia73 ah skydiving? for seniors...mmm ok why not
2017-07-18 06:08:05 PM dominiquesow hot air balloon?
2017-07-18 06:08:09 PM nikiawyche we do WEL wishes we had residents who went sky diving and in a hot air balloon
2017-07-18 06:08:09 PM nicolespangler I'm terrified to go skydiving myself, I'm not sure how that would work out for seniors. haha
2017-07-18 06:08:13 PM adrienne168 I have a turtle lady that comes and brings all kinds of reptiles. The residents love it
2017-07-18 06:08:14 PM donna61 Thats better
2017-07-18 06:08:14 PM bholden cant watch jumping out of planes on tv much less even think i would jump lol
2017-07-18 06:08:14 PM dominiquesow i need to relocate to do all t hose
2017-07-18 06:08:21 PM josieh sky diving for seniors i doubt my clients would like that
2017-07-18 06:08:24 PM mdh4677 in week 3 assigment do i need to make my own deficiency
2017-07-18 06:08:35 PM rcgarcia73 why would anyone jumo out of a working aircraft?
2017-07-18 06:08:40 PM jadams69 No skydiving for me or my residents !!
2017-07-18 06:08:40 PM dominiquesow but I did personally do parasailing! it is awesome in Ocean City, MAryland
2017-07-18 06:08:40 PM cynkarnes76 not able to take residents out but if there was a good video/travelogue about skydiving I would show it on my tuesday travelogue 6:30pm time
2017-07-18 06:08:41 PM bholden lol
2017-07-18 06:08:44 PM nicolespangler no there is an example deficiency mdh4677
2017-07-18 06:08:47 PM kathyhughes Nope the Deficiency is there to write your plan of correction
2017-07-18 06:08:50 PM courtneyr2009 I would totally jump
2017-07-18 06:08:54 PM care3 they watched 22 balloons go into the air at a fest.
2017-07-18 06:08:56 PM nikiawyche you can look up this place in king of pursia if you live in pa
2017-07-18 06:08:59 PM irene I dont think my residents will enjoy sky diving.
2017-07-18 06:09:02 PM jadams69 My E.D. would flip out for sure
2017-07-18 06:09:09 PM donna61 cool adrienne
2017-07-18 06:09:13 PM justinel Oh no worries Kathy. I have looked in the regulations and ftags and all my paperwork and I can't find the exact things we need to do for quality of Life or state regulations. I know 1-1, Sensory, but is there an exact place that says: you need these?
2017-07-18 06:09:15 PM rcgarcia73 i would too ...just got to make sure the plane is no longer working
2017-07-18 06:09:37 PM dominiquesow no sky diving for my residents either i will be in jail hahahha
2017-07-18 06:09:38 PM courtneyr2009 sky diving is on my bucket list
2017-07-18 06:09:43 PM anissa44 Yes, we have a local airport (small) and a skydiving company - They were great to our residents. Set up canopies, had ice water and did the actual instructions in front of them. The STAFF booked the skydiving I just brought residents to watch them jump. Even had a picnic..
2017-07-18 06:09:56 PM nicolespangler Anyone have cool activities planned for this week, other than skydiving? haha
2017-07-18 06:10:01 PM tabithaarguellez no sky diving for residents either
2017-07-18 06:10:02 PM cynkarnes76 How is everyone doing? ME1:060617 is trying not to drown....
2017-07-18 06:10:06 PM rcgarcia73 well i dont plan on making a bucket list until ....
2017-07-18 06:10:08 PM dominiquesow but it is a good idea
2017-07-18 06:10:09 PM courtneyr2009 lol
2017-07-18 06:10:14 PM anissa44 It's never been on mine courtney but the few residents said they either had before or wanted to.
2017-07-18 06:10:14 PM kathyhughes No Justine....they cannot mandate what activities you have to have....they do say to meet the needs and interests of your specific residents.....because each facility is different
2017-07-18 06:10:25 PM rcgarcia73 no wait that would mean im waiting for
2017-07-18 06:10:28 PM kathyhughes How and what you offer is up to the residents
2017-07-18 06:10:35 PM justinel Thanks Kathy!
2017-07-18 06:10:41 PM kathyhughes You are welcome
2017-07-18 06:10:57 PM mollyh Read regulations 483.15
2017-07-18 06:10:58 PM dominiquesow kathy I cant get into chat at activity network forum
2017-07-18 06:10:59 PM rcgarcia73 so what happens when you finish your bucket list
2017-07-18 06:11:11 PM dominiquesow i sent u email about it...its part of communication finals
2017-07-18 06:11:14 PM donna61 Yup our residents let us know if they like something or not
2017-07-18 06:11:23 PM jhuhn Does anyones' program use Medquis and do satisfaction surveys for their facility?
2017-07-18 06:11:28 PM kathyhughes They are giving out deficiencies in activities if they find that you are not meeting their needs and interests
2017-07-18 06:11:35 PM ginadilas Ive noticed that living in a small town our outings consist of picnics at the local beach and concerts in the park. We do have a resident that likes to swim in Lake Michigan !!
2017-07-18 06:11:48 PM anissa44 Kathy, I struggle with that. Staff is constantlytelling me what I SHOULD be doing with them based on what use to be done or what they THINK we should be doing.
2017-07-18 06:11:58 PM dominiquesow will this be considered one.... ADN message boards my passord cant be acepted niether my new password
2017-07-18 06:12:04 PM nicolespangler cynkarnes76 im 060617 as well, I am starting to feel like there is so much with getting the midterm practicums done!
2017-07-18 06:12:13 PM cynkarnes76 Anissa44: I feel for you.... been there
2017-07-18 06:12:13 PM nikiawyche Anissa do a survey with the residents
2017-07-18 06:12:15 PM lindsaylu85 enter the chat room
2017-07-18 06:12:16 PM adrienne168 anissa44. I get the same thing
2017-07-18 06:12:27 PM deseried Guys I'm doing a Hawaiian Luau next month I'm trying to make it a family night because I've gotten feedback from family members that we've grown too quickly and they don't know anyone anymore. What are some games we could play to involve both residents and their loved ones?
2017-07-18 06:12:27 PM lindsaylu85 hi everyone
2017-07-18 06:12:33 PM anissa44 nikia I have done that, recently actually.
2017-07-18 06:12:42 PM kathyhughes Oh Anissa staff has been doing that since 1978
2017-07-18 06:12:47 PM anissa44 lol
2017-07-18 06:12:48 PM bholden lol
2017-07-18 06:12:53 PM cynkarnes76 Nicole: I feel exactly the same way, hope to stay awake tonight to get something done
2017-07-18 06:12:55 PM nikiawyche I offer once a month a meeting of planning activities and we talk about what they would like to see the following month
2017-07-18 06:13:01 PM bholden its all about their needs and interest for sure
2017-07-18 06:13:15 PM kathyhughes So I just taught them with inservices that we are required to do activities that the residents want to do
2017-07-18 06:13:23 PM anissa44 yes nikia I do that at our resident councel meetings.
2017-07-18 06:13:25 PM nikiawyche right kathy staff will always tell you. I smile and say we are all apart of activities
2017-07-18 06:13:30 PM mdh4677 if i have question at the last min who can i contact
2017-07-18 06:13:43 PM cynkarnes76 Nikia: I would love to do that but finding the time....
2017-07-18 06:13:43 PM ginadilas Kathy, is the final exam open book ? im really worried about that one
2017-07-18 06:13:44 PM rcgarcia73 email kathy MDH
2017-07-18 06:13:45 PM kathyhughes I always would smile and say "Good Idea" and leave it there
2017-07-18 06:13:49 PM anissa44 LOL they don't want to do them. They just expect me too lol
2017-07-18 06:13:51 PM bholden were actually doing a mock survey as i speak and ive been interviewing the residents with state questions, its cut and dry lol
2017-07-18 06:13:54 PM jhuhn Our staff do the calendar with the residents
2017-07-18 06:13:57 PM nikiawyche I do a meeting all by itself so that they can tell me what worked or what they thought and what we should plan
2017-07-18 06:14:02 PM irene Same here. I ask residents at resident council what they want to do.
2017-07-18 06:14:03 PM dominiquesow kathy I cant get into chat at activity network forum. will this be considered to be the communication finals?.... ADN message boards my passord cant be acepted niether my new password
2017-07-18 06:14:08 PM justinel I just signed up with The Activity Connection that another facility uses that I visited for one of our assignments and once I get better at it they told me it is a huge asset the their facility! I bought the first month for 14.99 until I get how to use it or time to play with it but what she showed me it was a great asset to their place.
2017-07-18 06:14:09 PM kathyhughes you can email me at anytime
2017-07-18 06:14:21 PM cynkarnes76 What about suggestion boxes? Any ideas?
2017-07-18 06:14:22 PM kathyhughes You will need to contact the office Dominique
2017-07-18 06:14:27 PM rcgarcia73 ive been looking over that interview video
2017-07-18 06:14:29 PM care3 last week i had an interveiw for a director postion in assisted living right now i work in lon-term/rehab and the director job is basiclly a taxi driver that makes a calendar and newsletter volunteers do activities. is this the normal? At my facility my director lets me do the calendar, newsletters and care plan and progress notes plan activities. im not sure i want it plus its a pay cut
2017-07-18 06:14:36 PM kathyhughes I am not in charge of the access to the ADN network
2017-07-18 06:14:46 PM josieh yes that is something that has been stressed through out the course that we need to accomodate the residents wants and needs not the staff
2017-07-18 06:14:48 PM dominiquesow nobody answers
2017-07-18 06:14:53 PM nicolespangler our suggestion boxes turned into complaint boxes, I don't know about anyone else, but they stopped being helpful
2017-07-18 06:15:06 PM rcgarcia73 dominque call them

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