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2017-11-14 07:34:31 PM kathyhughes I had a volunteer who came in one day to volunteer and we ended up admitting her that day!!!
2017-11-14 07:34:32 PM kellyanthony1 Thanks
2017-11-14 07:34:37 PM tknox23508 i HAVE BEEN THERE ASHIA IT WILL BE OK TAKE IT ONE DAY AT A TIME
2017-11-14 07:34:37 PM janagreen12 i attend the care plan conference
2017-11-14 07:34:40 PM jackieb Oh no! What happened?
2017-11-14 07:34:46 PM alexandrali What do you do during them? lol
2017-11-14 07:34:48 PM nclairsainvil Oh No!
2017-11-14 07:34:50 PM jadams69 aleandrali- I have to attend every care plan/conference meeting.
2017-11-14 07:34:50 PM aylah our social worker, MDS, unit manager, activities, and dietician all attend care meetings. we read and discuss the care plan and talk through any family or resident issues
2017-11-14 07:34:51 PM kathyhughes She became a resident!
2017-11-14 07:34:51 PM nikiawyche wow kathy thats deep
2017-11-14 07:34:55 PM ivarhc4 no way!
2017-11-14 07:35:01 PM tknox23508 WOW
2017-11-14 07:35:04 PM kathyhughes She was not happy but we had to
2017-11-14 07:35:06 PM triciag Wowwww...
2017-11-14 07:35:08 PM kellyanthony1 Oh no Kathy
2017-11-14 07:35:08 PM jackieb That's not a story you hear every day! Hope she was ok
2017-11-14 07:35:12 PM tonithomas1 holy moly thats sad
2017-11-14 07:35:13 PM nclairsainvil wow
2017-11-14 07:35:13 PM mgarcia wow !!
2017-11-14 07:35:14 PM deborahavant good grief. that is crazy.
2017-11-14 07:35:14 PM brendarivest just an example i had a resident who would not come out to any activity i out he ron a 1-1 basis. after about 2 months she starterd coming out to activities and now comes out for most activities
2017-11-14 07:35:20 PM kathyhughes She got used to it
2017-11-14 07:35:26 PM jatkins Did it work out?
2017-11-14 07:35:27 PM janagreen12 i just talk about my activites for that month and how active the resident is and what their favorite activity is
2017-11-14 07:35:30 PM kathyhughes Yes
2017-11-14 07:35:36 PM swojcik I do payroll, AP, HR and am the activity director with two employees working for me in activities. i don't have a whole lot of time to do newsletters or meetings.
2017-11-14 07:35:37 PM manueladoro iN MY CASE i HAVE 4 TYPES OF CHURCHES BECAUSE WE HAVE MANY RESIDENTS OF DIFFERENT RELIGIONS
2017-11-14 07:35:38 PM alexandrali Ohhhh I see thanks!
2017-11-14 07:35:53 PM feliciamarcus DO HOSPICE HELP OUT ALOT AT ANY OF YOUR FACILITIES?
2017-11-14 07:36:02 PM kellyanthony1 Geez swojck
2017-11-14 07:36:06 PM ivarhc4 not really
2017-11-14 07:36:07 PM melissamartin I attend some care confrences. Especially if the resident isn't able to tell me very much, it helps me learn more about my resident
2017-11-14 07:36:10 PM kellyanthony1 how can you do it all
2017-11-14 07:36:13 PM ren Kathy, I'm glad it worked out!
2017-11-14 07:36:14 PM jadams69 Yes Kathy, the volunteer before i became directopr was taking food off the resident lunch cart.
2017-11-14 07:36:16 PM kathryn1 I have 1 devoted volunteer she is 81 yrs. old, works out everyday, looks really good. She is older than some of the residents.
2017-11-14 07:36:17 PM triciag yes! Hospice places are amazing!theyre helpful!
2017-11-14 07:36:22 PM kathyhughes There might be a volunteer looking to do your newsletter for you...check the local community
2017-11-14 07:36:22 PM jatkins Hospice is a big help for me
2017-11-14 07:36:24 PM alexandrali I just kinda got promoted to this position recently...thats why im here lol
2017-11-14 07:36:41 PM jadams69 HOSPICE IS GREAT !!
2017-11-14 07:36:42 PM janagreen12 hospice and home health help me out
2017-11-14 07:36:49 PM feliciamarcus THEY BRING IN BIRTHDAY CAKES FOR OUR MONTHLY BIRTHDAY PARTIES
2017-11-14 07:36:52 PM ren Alexandrali, me too!
2017-11-14 07:36:55 PM ashia wow
2017-11-14 07:36:57 PM edgarrod left the chat room
2017-11-14 07:37:03 PM kellyanthony1 Do these newsletters go to residents and staff or just residents
2017-11-14 07:37:06 PM aylah if there is a United Healthcare agency near you, reach out to them. they have the MOST AMAZING volunteers!
2017-11-14 07:37:10 PM tammylcrandall i have a volunteer from hospice come in and help me with the monthly birthday parties, she brings the cake and juice.
2017-11-14 07:37:12 PM ashia Sam's club is where i get cake, LOL
2017-11-14 07:37:13 PM alexandrali Was the Assistant Director for just a year and then SURPRISE
2017-11-14 07:37:13 PM triciag Some Ambulance groups buy stuff for us especially the cakes for bday parties!
2017-11-14 07:37:17 PM swojcik Organization is critical. I now need to be certified as the activity director. I do enjoy this class, i learn alot and it helps me streamline a few things.
2017-11-14 07:37:28 PM deborahavant I send my newsletters out to the family members.
2017-11-14 07:37:32 PM jackieb Sam's club is the best for cake! $20 and it feeds the whole party
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2017-11-14 07:37:36 PM judithdevin hospice cna in building every day plus visits from the chaplin and others from hospice
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2017-11-14 07:37:40 PM monikadover my newsletters go to residents and staff
2017-11-14 07:37:44 PM brendarivest we do diiferent things for each birthday party its not always cake
2017-11-14 07:37:45 PM thad39 left the chat room
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2017-11-14 07:37:48 PM feliciamarcus LOL ASHIA
2017-11-14 07:37:49 PM kellyanthony1 oh ok deborah
2017-11-14 07:37:51 PM hthompson does anyone have any tips for someone that is new to an activities position?
2017-11-14 07:37:55 PM nclairsainvil residents,staff and family members
2017-11-14 07:37:57 PM janagreen12 enter the chat room
2017-11-14 07:38:05 PM jessicarae My newsletters go to staff, families and residents
2017-11-14 07:38:05 PM janagreen12 ambulance service buys my monthy birthday cakes also
2017-11-14 07:38:05 PM ashia Before I came they were ordering cake from a bakery for $98
2017-11-14 07:38:07 PM jackieb Us too, we do ice cream socials, root beer floats, etc. They love their ice cream
2017-11-14 07:38:12 PM hthompson i'm not sure how to fit in
2017-11-14 07:38:14 PM ren hthompson, I'm right there with you!
2017-11-14 07:38:23 PM mariebarboza I am really learning so much from everyone, thanks guys
2017-11-14 07:38:23 PM jadams69 hthompson- Good Luck... Keep your Cool...
2017-11-14 07:38:23 PM thad39 Sorry I haven't been active my citrix has been acting up all day. Even affected me at work
2017-11-14 07:38:25 PM kathyhughes take it one day at a time, keep activities simple and don't worry about the small things
2017-11-14 07:38:27 PM swojcik Our dieatary program gives me 150.00 per month for food items for activities. blessed...
2017-11-14 07:38:36 PM feliciamarcus WHAT ELSE DO YOU DO BREANDA?
2017-11-14 07:38:38 PM jessicarae wow
2017-11-14 07:38:38 PM monikadover we get our cakes from Walmart
2017-11-14 07:38:42 PM alexandrali hthompson do you currently work in activities?
2017-11-14 07:38:43 PM brendarivest hthompson fllow your heart get to know your residents and go with what they like to do. i was also new to activities 2 years aog
2017-11-14 07:38:44 PM nikiawyche patiences with them as they are learning how to do activities normally I show all the activities remeber KISS keep it super simple
2017-11-14 07:38:46 PM ivarhc4 you dont fit in hthompson, you stand out!
2017-11-14 07:38:49 PM kellyanthony1 are you working as directors or assistants
2017-11-14 07:38:50 PM jatkins Just have alot of fun things to keep them buzy
2017-11-14 07:38:53 PM deborahavant I always put a copy of the activity calendar in with the newsletter so the family can stay informed about what is going on.
2017-11-14 07:38:53 PM aylah get to know your nursing staff. They can make or break you. I always have candy on my desk and an open door....oh and a keurig machine. lol.
2017-11-14 07:38:55 PM hthompson alex...no i don't
2017-11-14 07:38:56 PM kathyhughes and if someone comes up to you with an idea....just say "Thats a great idea" and then walk away
2017-11-14 07:38:58 PM thad39 director here
2017-11-14 07:39:03 PM ashia At my previous facility we did icecream cart every week, for all residents, staff & visitors
2017-11-14 07:39:09 PM peg61 Each Wednesday, we have a volunteer come in and distribute the Holy Eucharist, read the Gospel, and say the Rosary.
2017-11-14 07:39:09 PM vgreen I am seeing some ideas about using local services and organizations. I was told not a good idea due to conflict of interest.
2017-11-14 07:39:11 PM kellyanthony1 Thats cool deborah
2017-11-14 07:39:13 PM janagreen12 left the chat room
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2017-11-14 07:39:18 PM brendarivest assistant here
2017-11-14 07:39:21 PM penkay enter the chat room
2017-11-14 07:39:30 PM alexandrali You'll get it! Wish you lived here im down a person lol
2017-11-14 07:39:32 PM kathryn1 Like that kathy, great idea
2017-11-14 07:39:33 PM mgarcia thank you kathy! i just started too
2017-11-14 07:39:39 PM swojcik Love the KISS keep it simple. I need to remember this. i always plan the world and end up
2017-11-14 07:39:42 PM triciag Patience is a biggie when you work in the activities dept. and have fun!
2017-11-14 07:39:50 PM hthompson alex...where do you live
2017-11-14 07:39:50 PM ivarhc4 everyone has a opinion about what you should do.. hear them but dont hear them politely
2017-11-14 07:39:52 PM manueladoro YESS
2017-11-14 07:40:02 PM kathyhughes Volonda.....look at the new regulations and they are all about having the community involved
2017-11-14 07:40:03 PM mmclean so did we, they enjoyed it, but they get icecream at lunch and dinner
2017-11-14 07:40:04 PM alexandrali Burlington KY
2017-11-14 07:40:05 PM thad39 So Kathy if we do more than 5 of the chat sessions do we get extra credit???
2017-11-14 07:40:09 PM brendarivest dont let others get you donw when i first started i use to here oh your just activites
2017-11-14 07:40:12 PM deborahavant thanks kellyanthony1
2017-11-14 07:40:12 PM hthompson dayton ohio
2017-11-14 07:40:17 PM ivarhc4 if you dont it can get overwhelming
2017-11-14 07:40:18 PM peg61 On Sunday, we have a Minister present a program of readings, hymns and discussions about the Gospel.
2017-11-14 07:40:25 PM kathyhughes You will Thad....up to 8 chats
2017-11-14 07:40:34 PM triciag Oh thats awesome!
2017-11-14 07:40:42 PM thad39 Nice I like the chat because I get new ideas
2017-11-14 07:40:46 PM triciag Me too!
2017-11-14 07:40:52 PM manueladoro ME TOO!!!
2017-11-14 07:40:52 PM tknox23508 ME TOO
2017-11-14 07:40:53 PM monikadover me three
2017-11-14 07:40:54 PM janagreen12 me too!!
2017-11-14 07:40:54 PM brendarivest mee too
2017-11-14 07:40:57 PM feliciamarcus ME TOO
2017-11-14 07:40:57 PM nikiawyche I love the chats it helps me to mellow out and share ideas so
2017-11-14 07:41:00 PM kathyhughes Thanks!!!
2017-11-14 07:41:01 PM dreamad me tto
2017-11-14 07:41:03 PM mgarcia me too.
2017-11-14 07:41:03 PM ashia I like all the brainstorming
2017-11-14 07:41:03 PM jatkins great ideas on chats
2017-11-14 07:41:04 PM mariebarboza I agree
2017-11-14 07:41:05 PM swojcik me too
2017-11-14 07:41:06 PM kathryn1 Me 2
2017-11-14 07:41:12 PM nclairsainvil me too!
2017-11-14 07:41:16 PM thad39 ashia thats right!!!
2017-11-14 07:41:16 PM deborahavant Me also
2017-11-14 07:41:19 PM triciag I like the new ideas and I feel comfort talking to ya'll!
2017-11-14 07:41:19 PM alexandrali So close yet so far lol
2017-11-14 07:41:19 PM jadams69 ME 3
2017-11-14 07:41:21 PM manueladoro BUT IS VERY FAST
2017-11-14 07:41:24 PM kellyanthony1 me 4
2017-11-14 07:41:24 PM hthompson right
2017-11-14 07:41:30 PM brendarivest it is very fast
2017-11-14 07:41:33 PM kathyhughes So what do you do for 1-1 for the holidays????
2017-11-14 07:41:34 PM tonithomas1 left the chat room
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2017-11-14 07:41:37 PM jadams69 :D
2017-11-14 07:41:42 PM sdube i use alot of what i learn in chat in my programs.
2017-11-14 07:41:45 PM tonithomas1 me too
2017-11-14 07:41:50 PM thad39 I scroll backto re read if it gets to fast
2017-11-14 07:41:54 PM deborahavant It is fast. i sometimes have to scroll down to see some comments
2017-11-14 07:41:57 PM monikadover my assistant works and does 1:1
2017-11-14 07:41:59 PM jadams69 i am writting out christmas cards with my 1 on 1 residents.
2017-11-14 07:42:00 PM brendarivest right now i am making reindeers for my 1-1
2017-11-14 07:42:02 PM penkay Hey Heads up.. anyone looking for good Behavioral Health Activities to satisfy the new regs , for any residents with anxiety, ptsd, etc. visit www/pinterest.com/nccap/behavioral-health-activities/ DONT FORGET TO FOLLOW THE BOARD ALSO...
2017-11-14 07:42:03 PM manueladoro i WOULD LIKE TO ANSWER AND ASK MOREEE
2017-11-14 07:42:05 PM sdube if they are capable we make christmas cards 1-1
2017-11-14 07:42:09 PM nikiawyche I do christmas cards to family during 1:1 for the holiday
2017-11-14 07:42:09 PM kellyanthony1 Make ornaments Kathy or christmas cards
2017-11-14 07:42:14 PM janagreen12 christmas cards
2017-11-14 07:42:17 PM triciag We do christmas cards as well for 1:1!
2017-11-14 07:42:19 PM sdube if not we listen to christmas music or a christmas movie
2017-11-14 07:42:20 PM judithdevin christmas cards
2017-11-14 07:42:23 PM kathyhughes w
2017-11-14 07:42:24 PM feliciamarcus MS KATHY WILL WE BE HAVING CLASS OVER THE HOLIDAYS?
2017-11-14 07:42:31 PM nailanawaz left the chat room
2017-11-14 07:42:32 PM jadams69 if they are not able to write, im playing music and writting cards for them
2017-11-14 07:42:32 PM tknox23508 MY SUPERVISOR DO ALL THE HOLIDAYS PER HER CHOICE AND SHE PASS OUT GIFTS
2017-11-14 07:42:34 PM tonithomas1 We are making ornaments
2017-11-14 07:42:38 PM sdube a few i read to them so around the holidays i will read a christmas book
2017-11-14 07:42:40 PM mariebarboza Iam not an activity director yet but I am getting Ideas from some of you that doing the profession
2017-11-14 07:42:41 PM mgarcia chritmas cards
2017-11-14 07:42:42 PM monikadover we read stories, and do manicures
2017-11-14 07:42:43 PM nikiawyche music, we string popcorn and hang it outside
2017-11-14 07:42:43 PM jessicarae for 1:1 we read the christmas story
2017-11-14 07:42:48 PM jackieb Kathy, my activities assistant and I bring snacks, crafts, holiday music. We have an activity cart that we can bring supplies on to each room
2017-11-14 07:42:49 PM aylah I made a sensory dough using holiday smells, manicures, music, reading
2017-11-14 07:42:53 PM swojcik w e decorate trees, put up decorations and have snacks.
2017-11-14 07:42:55 PM kellyanthony1 Kathy, it says our final is Cristmas day?
2017-11-14 07:42:55 PM tammylcrandall christmas cards, ornaments
2017-11-14 07:43:01 PM brinyanny Me too
2017-11-14 07:43:12 PM ashia i do have a question, one of the assignments is to KATHY- I have A QUESTION one of the assignments is to have a mtg. with the Activity Dept., Im the only one in my department!?
2017-11-14 07:43:12 PM kathryn1 i on 1 help them paint a tree oreinment of their choice
2017-11-14 07:43:12 PM peg61 I will try Holiday cards as a 1:1 this year and have them mailed out to whomever the resident wants to send them to!
2017-11-14 07:43:12 PM tonithomas1 read christmas stories is a great idea thank you
2017-11-14 07:43:15 PM nclairsainvil christmas ornaments
2017-11-14 07:43:16 PM kathyhughes We will be opening the Dec classes for the month and then you have until Jan 2nd to submit them when you have time
2017-11-14 07:43:23 PM feliciamarcus WHATS 1:1?
2017-11-14 07:43:32 PM kathyhughes ashia then meet with your residents
2017-11-14 07:43:33 PM ivarhc4 one on one
2017-11-14 07:43:35 PM jessicarae we do a travelling social as well (snacks room to room but take the time to sit and chaT)
2017-11-14 07:43:37 PM anagcantu me too
2017-11-14 07:43:44 PM alexandrali one on one time with a resident
2017-11-14 07:43:47 PM brendarivest 1-1 is when u sit with a resident bythemselfs
2017-11-14 07:43:49 PM kathyhughes 1-1 are activities that you do with 1 resident and a staff person
2017-11-14 07:43:56 PM monikadover 1:1 is when you devote time with just one resident
2017-11-14 07:44:01 PM dreamad i do the snack shack
2017-11-14 07:44:01 PM jadams69 feliciamarcus is a visit with just you and resident.
2017-11-14 07:44:05 PM feliciamarcus OK
2017-11-14 07:44:07 PM tknox23508 WHEN YOU SPEND TIME WITH RESIDENTS THAT ARE BED BOUND OR DO NOT PERFER GROUP SETTINGS
2017-11-14 07:44:11 PM swojcik I love our Christmas party. Santa each resident gets a gift, food, music.
2017-11-14 07:44:25 PM jessicarae Is there a break at Christmas for the course?
2017-11-14 07:44:29 PM mariebarboza cool
2017-11-14 07:44:30 PM aylah I do lots of traveling crock out stuff in the winter: chai latte, white chocolate mochas, pumpkin spice lattes
2017-11-14 07:44:31 PM nikiawyche we are doing elf on the shelf and sometimes during the holiday time during 1 on 1 I asked them where should I hide the elf
2017-11-14 07:44:38 PM jatkins We have santa and elves
2017-11-14 07:44:55 PM ivarhc4 i need a santa
2017-11-14 07:44:56 PM mariebarboza great question Jessica
2017-11-14 07:44:57 PM jadams69 we hide the elf on a shelf and let residents fint him for a prize
2017-11-14 07:44:58 PM monikadover We have an Angel Tree in our facility and every employee will be an angel for a resident
2017-11-14 07:45:03 PM melissamartin We have Santa and Mrs. Clause
2017-11-14 07:45:04 PM kellyanthony1 nikia what do you do with the elf on the shelf
2017-11-14 07:45:05 PM peg61 I found small, clear ornaments at the Dollar tree and bags of stick on jewels. Plan to use that as a group activity. We will hang them on our residence tree and/or keep them or give them to the children in our day care center...
2017-11-14 07:45:06 PM kathyhughes We would do an Elf cart 1-1 during the holidays and have supplies on it for doing cards and all sorts of Christmas crafts and then have a Holiday Happy Hour cart for them
2017-11-14 07:45:06 PM kathryn1 I have been able to get one of my in-room resident out of his room...
2017-11-14 07:45:09 PM triciag We have an Angel Tree too!!!!
2017-11-14 07:45:23 PM jackieb We have an angel tree too!
2017-11-14 07:45:32 PM triciag and they work out well.
2017-11-14 07:45:33 PM brendarivest same her kathryn it was sucha good feeling
2017-11-14 07:45:33 PM kathyhughes We also made cards for seniors in the hospital
2017-11-14 07:45:44 PM aylah we have an agel tree too <3
2017-11-14 07:45:44 PM tonithomas1 aylah, we are not aloud to make things from scratch, do you store buy it and then put it in the crock pot?
2017-11-14 07:45:44 PM vgreen I would do Santa also. last year i was told by many they had no interest in having a Santa...childlish, was the word.
2017-11-14 07:45:45 PM deborahavant Im doing an angel tree this year as well
2017-11-14 07:45:46 PM nikiawyche we hide elf on the shelf all over the building when the resident finds it they bring it to me and get a prizes this is our 4 year doing it
2017-11-14 07:45:54 PM ren the angel tree, I (L) that!
2017-11-14 07:45:58 PM monikadover It is sad ro have residents all alone on the holidayse
2017-11-14 07:46:01 PM penkay left the chat room
2017-11-14 07:46:12 PM jackieb We have a resident who dresses up as Santa and visits other residents, too
2017-11-14 07:46:15 PM mariebarboza indeed it is sad
2017-11-14 07:46:18 PM feliciamarcus WHAT DOL ]
2017-11-14 07:46:22 PM triciag We make sure to put the name of our residents who don't have family or their family don't see them at all.
2017-11-14 07:46:23 PM jadams69 we do adopt a resident too
2017-11-14 07:46:26 PM aylah yes. i have to order everything I can through the dietary dept. and then but the rest from wal-mart and make it early in the morning
2017-11-14 07:46:26 PM kellyanthony1 nikia i love that. how many times did you hide him
2017-11-14 07:46:28 PM kathyhughes and we also donated laprobes to seniors in the hospital and I was able to use the marketing money for that as well
2017-11-14 07:46:36 PM feliciamarcus WHAT DO YOU SERVE ON THE HOLIKDAY
2017-11-14 07:46:38 PM jatkins Were their family
2017-11-14 07:46:38 PM janagreen12 local churches adopt residents for the holidays
2017-11-14 07:46:39 PM nikiawyche we do the angle tree and the staff member get an envolpe full of gift suggestion one resident asked for a monthly visit and one candy bar a month
2017-11-14 07:46:40 PM aylah ***i make it at work**
2017-11-14 07:46:40 PM monikadover that is what we do too
2017-11-14 07:46:41 PM swojcik This is the perfect time for a football tailgate party. From WI big Packer Fans.
2017-11-14 07:46:53 PM feliciamarcus HOLIDAY HAPPY CART?
2017-11-14 07:46:55 PM nclairsainvil we do that too Ms. Kathy
2017-11-14 07:47:00 PM janagreen12 hospice also brings in goodie bags for all residents
2017-11-14 07:47:03 PM penkay enter the chat room
2017-11-14 07:47:07 PM tknox23508 WE BUY GIFTS FOR OUR RESIDENTS AND WE ALSO DO A HOLIDAY BRUNCH WHICH WE INVITE THE FAMILY TO JOIN AT OUR FCILITY IN OUR RIVER TERRACE DINING ROOM
2017-11-14 07:47:12 PM sdube sorry swojcik GO PATS!!!!
2017-11-14 07:47:13 PM monikadover our local Elk lodge adopts the residents and brings presents
2017-11-14 07:47:17 PM deborahavant I like the hiding the elf idea. I don't have an elf on a shelf, but i do have a Mench of a Bench. :)
2017-11-14 07:47:21 PM thad39 Is it me or does it seem crazy that it is time to break out the Christmas decorations?
2017-11-14 07:47:22 PM mgarcia ms. kathy we have a kitchen in our facility for the residents ..can i use it 1-1
2017-11-14 07:47:26 PM manueladoro lAST YEAR THE iNSPECTION TOLD ME THAT YOU CAN NOT HAVE A NATURAL TREE. iT IS true?
2017-11-14 07:47:33 PM jadams69 your local veterans will adopt a vet to give presents too.
2017-11-14 07:47:45 PM penkay left the chat room
2017-11-14 07:47:46 PM aylah yea, I;ve been told we can't do a nautural tree :(
2017-11-14 07:47:47 PM kathyhughes Holiday Happy Hour Cart had all sorts of food and drinks that are popular during the holidays
2017-11-14 07:47:55 PM ren natural trees are flammable
2017-11-14 07:47:57 PM sdube manuela im not sure but probably not ... very flamable
2017-11-14 07:47:57 PM aylah oh, I like the happy cart idea!
2017-11-14 07:47:58 PM brendarivest we also can not have a real tree
2017-11-14 07:48:00 PM mariebarboza Yeah I like how hospice spoils us aroud the holidays
2017-11-14 07:48:00 PM feliciamarcus OH OK
2017-11-14 07:48:08 PM swojcik Christmas music piped through the facility from after thanksgiving till new years.
2017-11-14 07:48:09 PM jessicarae Kathy is there a break at Christmas for the course?
2017-11-14 07:48:09 PM kathyhughes You cannot have a natural tree with lights on it
2017-11-14 07:48:11 PM jatkins I like that idea Kathy
2017-11-14 07:48:13 PM feliciamarcus I LIKKE THATG
2017-11-14 07:48:31 PM sdube we had a real fire in our building 2 months ago! it was so scary...
2017-11-14 07:48:38 PM kathryn1 Great idea Happy Cart-will try
2017-11-14 07:48:38 PM manueladoro ok tk!
2017-11-14 07:48:39 PM sdube and on the 3rd floor!!
2017-11-14 07:48:43 PM mariebarboza woo
2017-11-14 07:48:45 PM tonithomas1 We have 2 churches that work together to get all our residents gifts, its so amazing what the community can do for our residents. my director says dont be scared to call and ask
2017-11-14 07:48:47 PM sjorgensen enter the chat room
2017-11-14 07:48:47 PM nikiawyche our girls scouts come and they do 1:1 I give them small tree to help the residents decorate or gingerbread house they are smalll cookies
2017-11-14 07:48:50 PM brendarivest scary
2017-11-14 07:49:01 PM kathyhughes All of the Dec weeks will be open in Dec and you have until Jan 2nd to get them submitted
2017-11-14 07:49:04 PM alexandrali oh no!
2017-11-14 07:49:13 PM jessicarae ok great thanks!!
2017-11-14 07:49:17 PM vgreen How long do you do a cart for? All day or what?
2017-11-14 07:49:18 PM jadams69 you can try walmart too , they donate to me for my residents every christmas
2017-11-14 07:49:18 PM triciag Yeah, Ive never tried it.. it will blow up.
2017-11-14 07:49:18 PM sdube first real fire i have ever been in never mind in an nursing home
2017-11-14 07:49:28 PM ren That's great!
2017-11-14 07:49:34 PM kathyhughes You can submit them at any time
2017-11-14 07:49:36 PM manueladoro sdube, o my Goddd
2017-11-14 07:49:43 PM brendarivest akthy so if we get them done arly we can submitt them or if they are later say the 1st week we can submitt in week 2 for example
2017-11-14 07:49:49 PM kathyhughes Yes
2017-11-14 07:50:05 PM aylah oh, I like that flexibility. Thanks, Kathy!
2017-11-14 07:50:08 PM mariebarboza cool, good to know that dec is open, thanks Kathy
2017-11-14 07:50:12 PM brendarivest thanks seen your comment right after i posted that
2017-11-14 07:50:13 PM jatkins To get donations do you have to bring info
2017-11-14 07:50:39 PM manueladoro good to know
2017-11-14 07:50:42 PM thad39 Thank you for the 411 Kathy the holidays are crazy as you know.
2017-11-14 07:50:43 PM deborahavant Thanks, Kathy
2017-11-14 07:50:49 PM kathyhughes And for those that missed it the NCCAP Pinterest Page has a lot of ideas for activities for the new Behavioral Health regulations
2017-11-14 07:50:52 PM janagreen12 left the chat room
2017-11-14 07:50:57 PM cassie10 Kathy I have an emergancy I have to attend to, I have to get off 10 minutes early hopefully its okay.
2017-11-14 07:51:00 PM jadams69 yes jatkins i got my HR director to write me a letter with the letter head on it and took that to walmart.
2017-11-14 07:51:00 PM nclairsainvil Thank you Ms. Kathy
2017-11-14 07:51:03 PM cassie10 left the chat room
2017-11-14 07:51:05 PM kathyhughes ok
2017-11-14 07:51:08 PM tknox23508 O OK THANKS
2017-11-14 07:51:09 PM feliciamarcus (F)
2017-11-14 07:51:18 PM kellyanthony1 thats a great page Kathy
2017-11-14 07:51:24 PM sjorgensen We had a "mock survey" today...
2017-11-14 07:51:27 PM jatkins Thank you JAdam
2017-11-14 07:51:30 PM brendarivest kathy just a side note my adc now says she loves you lol and tha tyou have alt of helpful information. she says she has been to alot of your meetings

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