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2017-12-05 07:27:12 PM kamyron12 i know i felt i wasnt doing enough but they really dont like doing more ive added another activity each day and its hard to get them to come down as they would rather rest
2017-12-05 07:27:13 PM davidberumen we just take the ideas we think our residents would like and adapt them for our own communities
2017-12-05 07:27:13 PM camogden the company i work for we are having a pot luck
2017-12-05 07:27:19 PM swojcik Good idea with the milk cartons
2017-12-05 07:27:24 PM brendarivest my resdients are easy going and really like trivia. i have made december trivia all about christmas whether from here or across the world
2017-12-05 07:27:26 PM ebroughton Ask for help IV! I am such hands on person (soome would say micromanager!) that it was hard for me at first. Now if my staff want to do a certain activity for the residents they pitch it to me and then they are in charge of it.
2017-12-05 07:27:33 PM ashia who do u guys use to enlarge your calendar to post in hallway
2017-12-05 07:27:36 PM davidberumen activities aren't good if they are frantically strung together. it has to be well thought out in order to engage your residents
2017-12-05 07:27:38 PM judithdevin then they frost and place graham crackers onthe carton then decorate less worry of it falling apart
2017-12-05 07:27:44 PM kyoung We are decorating xmas ornaments next week that the residents can hang on the tree in the living room
2017-12-05 07:27:49 PM amandab fedx printing
2017-12-05 07:27:51 PM emilyjbquam Kathy is it okay to have a month or a little break between doing the MEPAP1 and 2?
2017-12-05 07:28:00 PM camogden and for the hoilday dinner for the resdients and their familys its going to be soooo much funn !
2017-12-05 07:28:01 PM ren kinko's can do it
2017-12-05 07:28:02 PM tknox23508 we have a printer on site that prints them that big
2017-12-05 07:28:02 PM kellyanthony1 ashia we order ours through SHS
2017-12-05 07:28:02 PM carrieac17 We only use the legal document size on our copier/printer
2017-12-05 07:28:03 PM brian staples enlarges our calendars
2017-12-05 07:28:05 PM camparan87 we buy blank calendars and put a new one each month from briggs
2017-12-05 07:28:09 PM meganharvey I do find it a challenge to get consistent resident participation
2017-12-05 07:28:10 PM mmclean I did a trivia challange and gave award certificates and a token prize weekly
2017-12-05 07:28:11 PM dianej we will be frosting a bunch of cookies.
2017-12-05 07:28:15 PM kamyron12 we have a dry erase calander i have to take it down and redo each month its nic3e
2017-12-05 07:28:22 PM kathyhughes It is up to you Emily no problem if you want to wait
2017-12-05 07:28:24 PM kat86 We have a large whiteboard that we write the date and daily activity scheudle out on
2017-12-05 07:28:31 PM kyoung We frosted cookies today and it was a huge hit!!
2017-12-05 07:28:34 PM kat86 this helps because we can list changes easily
2017-12-05 07:28:34 PM ebroughton I just print our calendars on 11x17 paper. We also print a 'daily events' calendar on that size every day.
2017-12-05 07:28:36 PM davidberumen like one of our first readings said, and I love it, very few of the seniors in this particular study said they simply do activities to pass the time.
2017-12-05 07:28:49 PM judithdevin i find anything that has to dow ith foor my residents love
2017-12-05 07:28:49 PM ivarhc4 i think im more worried about staff. my residents are pleased with what goes on during activities and throughout each month since ive been there. ive got compliments.. but the other staff is so opinionated. drives me crazy
2017-12-05 07:28:55 PM tknox23508 we also use day to days and flyers
2017-12-05 07:28:58 PM davidberumen activities have to be meaningful. And meaningful for your residents may not be meaningful for mine
2017-12-05 07:29:08 PM kellyanthony1 how many of you do a newsletter a month?
2017-12-05 07:29:10 PM brendarivest we put calenders for the mnth in each room and we also do a daily calender at trhe front of the unit
2017-12-05 07:29:19 PM joedavis1 sugar cookies with christmas color frosting and sprinkles works well
2017-12-05 07:29:20 PM tknox23508 i do 2
2017-12-05 07:29:25 PM brandie45 NEWSLETTER
2017-12-05 07:29:25 PM brian i do
2017-12-05 07:29:28 PM emilyjbquam We have a huge bulletin board that we order a large calendar from S&S that we post on it and then each resident gets a copy on 11x17
2017-12-05 07:29:30 PM carrieac17 We got a new social worker but we usually do one every month
2017-12-05 07:29:31 PM jcorona93 yeah we have whiteboards at each unit and the activity room so they know what is going on and what time
2017-12-05 07:29:33 PM poirierheidi123 I pass out daily info packs. With fun facts, puzzles and the day's schedule.
2017-12-05 07:29:37 PM kamyron12 never thought of a news lwtter
2017-12-05 07:29:38 PM ashia I went to office depot this month
2017-12-05 07:29:39 PM kathryn1 We do not but I want to start
2017-12-05 07:29:50 PM mmclean We have 5 different ways to view activities, and still I have to do table tents, flyers, invitations, and phone call reminders
2017-12-05 07:29:54 PM emilyjbquam I do a newsletter every month, but I got my boss talked into letting me not do one in January beacuse of my time off I have after Christmas
2017-12-05 07:29:58 PM ivarhc4 we just do calendars
2017-12-05 07:29:59 PM brian resident of the month, recipe of the month
2017-12-05 07:29:59 PM ebroughton I am hoping to get corkboards in all of our units so we can have an activity board with updated. I like posting this weeks craft and cooking menu. A lot of my residents are on behavior units and per their behavioral plan have to behave appropriately to participate. I feel that this gives them something to look forwards too and work towards.
2017-12-05 07:30:02 PM judithdevin dry erase board daily but also put a monthly calendar in each room
2017-12-05 07:30:02 PM kellyanthony1 you just hand them out to staff and residents?
2017-12-05 07:30:05 PM kyoung We post enlarged calendars in the living room and 11x17 calendars for all the residents rooms and also weekly flyers to catch residents eyes as they go to the dining room
2017-12-05 07:30:13 PM ebroughton How do you do resident of the month?
2017-12-05 07:30:13 PM tknox23508 I do one for assisted living and memory support
2017-12-05 07:30:21 PM brandie45 WE MAIUL OURS TO FAMILIES
2017-12-05 07:30:21 PM madip We do a newsletter that goes out to all families and then a individual calendar for AL and LN
2017-12-05 07:30:28 PM ivarhc4 3 big and one for each department so they can keep up. and one for each resident
2017-12-05 07:30:33 PM madip LN is what we call memory care
2017-12-05 07:30:33 PM davidberumen If your staff have good ideas then absolutely try to incorprate them! You need to work as a team. But their ideas should be for the benefit of the community, not their ego. Make sure that your team's ideas are adapted to the residents you have in your community
2017-12-05 07:30:34 PM dianej We do a calendar in each floor plus one in the dining room. I also have a board that I write the day's date and main event. Since I am over the advanced memory care unit, they mostly depend on me inviting them.
2017-12-05 07:30:34 PM jcorona93 we have monthly calendars in their rooms and a big one in the hallway
2017-12-05 07:30:37 PM carrieac17 we do families and residents
2017-12-05 07:30:39 PM ashia at my last facilty we passed out the daily gab with all the events for the day, a quote and a croossword or wordfind
2017-12-05 07:31:03 PM ivarhc4 thanks davidberumen
2017-12-05 07:31:03 PM melissaz I print my calendars on 11x17 paper each week. font at 24 or 28. If they need bigger than that i move to dailies for a couple of them and still use 11x17 but the font is at 60
2017-12-05 07:31:07 PM camparan87 i get my newsletter and calendar from activity connection then send one to all the family members and residents
2017-12-05 07:31:07 PM brian we choose residents who have made great strides
2017-12-05 07:31:10 PM kellyanthony1 so it was worth doing a newsletter
2017-12-05 07:31:10 PM swojcik Monthly calendars, Large one in the main dining room and 11 x 17 for eah patient room.
2017-12-05 07:31:16 PM dianej I have invited family for our unit Christmas party. I'm a little nervous about that.
2017-12-05 07:31:16 PM lphillips enter the chat room
2017-12-05 07:31:16 PM brian in their rehab
2017-12-05 07:31:31 PM tknox23508 why are you nerves
2017-12-05 07:31:37 PM brendarivest no reason to be nervous
2017-12-05 07:31:41 PM lphillips Hello I am sorry I am late.
2017-12-05 07:31:47 PM ashia But right now I'm the whole department so i can't pass to each room
2017-12-05 07:31:51 PM samc2415 we make a calender that we have 2 sizes we hang in their room some take a smaller one also and they are mailed one in their monthly bill we also have a new huge tv that has our calenderr menu and pictures of the residents doing different activities
2017-12-05 07:31:55 PM emilyjbquam Our newsletter goes to the responsible party, the residents, the local churchs (we are owned by 18 local lutheran churches), volunteers and others from the community that have requested it.....all together 450-500.....not to bad for a 30 bed SNF adn 30 AL units
2017-12-05 07:31:56 PM kamyron12 dainej im sure you will do fine
2017-12-05 07:31:59 PM kathryn1 Residents of the Month could be decided by other residents
2017-12-05 07:32:04 PM camparan87 we our having a christmas lunch on the 20th and invited the residents family members to come over
2017-12-05 07:32:08 PM nan1 The families will appreciate it-dont be nervous
2017-12-05 07:32:11 PM kyoung no need to be nervous, as long as the residents like the party thats all that matters
2017-12-05 07:32:20 PM ebroughton We just started an activity called "Waffles and Guest Speakers" on Fridays at 8am. Last week was our first week and we had a huge turnout! We just have department heads lined up to speak about campus life. It is geared towards new reisdents to get them acclimated with how the facility is ran and answer questions. Highly reccomend!
2017-12-05 07:32:24 PM carrieac17 We have a Holiday party every year we have one for skilled and one for AL its huge and we have a great time. They all seem to love it.
2017-12-05 07:32:27 PM kellyanthony1 wow thats alot emily
2017-12-05 07:32:32 PM davidberumen Next year I really want to have a christmas decorating party with the resdents and the families
2017-12-05 07:32:34 PM melissaz I'm sure the party will be just fine! Don't worry!
2017-12-05 07:32:35 PM mmclean I like the idea of a daily gab, usually I announce the days events at exersise each morning, plus the cal, newsletter, big cal, by dinning room, daily event posting and a white board.
2017-12-05 07:32:44 PM emilyjbquam We have a lot of community support, which is nice
2017-12-05 07:32:44 PM davidberumen Decorate the big main building like one big happy family
2017-12-05 07:32:49 PM brian yeah that is a good idea, to allow residents to choose
2017-12-05 07:32:49 PM swojcik I used to do newsletters and invite family/POA/Guardian for special events and let them know what is all going on but it didn't make a change to anything. If family wants to visit they will.
2017-12-05 07:32:57 PM davidberumen christmas decorating is a big time for many families. It's a custom in mine
2017-12-05 07:33:03 PM davidberumen it would be fun to bring that to the community
2017-12-05 07:33:04 PM kamyron12 i like that idea to resident of the month
2017-12-05 07:33:06 PM camogden What type of nursing homes do you guys work for?
2017-12-05 07:33:07 PM kathryn1 Emily where r u?
2017-12-05 07:33:15 PM swojcik SNF
2017-12-05 07:33:15 PM carrieac17 We are decorating tree in our Activity Center
2017-12-05 07:33:15 PM katieposey Memory Care
2017-12-05 07:33:17 PM ren Me too
2017-12-05 07:33:17 PM judithdevin snf/ltc
2017-12-05 07:33:21 PM kellyanthony1 snf
2017-12-05 07:33:23 PM dianej I just want it to be special. I love my residents so much and I know how hard it is on families to see their love ones like that. I have a guy coming to play the piano and sing, a few games in mind and some small desserts. Trying to think of some games for door prizes
2017-12-05 07:33:23 PM brian Alaris Health
2017-12-05 07:33:24 PM lphillips I know hoe=w you feel, I am always nervouse about families coming. I want to give them an enjoyable time and hopw things go smoothing.
2017-12-05 07:33:26 PM brendarivest we do christma tree decorating aws an activity so that the resdients can help decorate it
2017-12-05 07:33:27 PM kat86 we do newsletter with 11x17 calendars in them, handed out to each room. Mailed to family contacts
2017-12-05 07:33:28 PM meganharvey ltc
2017-12-05 07:33:28 PM jcorona93 i work at a snf/ltc
2017-12-05 07:33:30 PM emilyjbquam Do other states have "Vital Research" interviews done too, or is just a Minnesota thing?
2017-12-05 07:33:33 PM peg61 We post monthly calendars in each resident's room, we have a large one posted on two bulletin boards in the hallways and we have several, big, flat screens throughout the building that serve as information sources: They have information about the day's events.
2017-12-05 07:33:38 PM amaliaagallas Memory
2017-12-05 07:33:39 PM ashia Mine is partially LTC & a lot of short term rehab
2017-12-05 07:33:44 PM amaliaagallas Memory Care
2017-12-05 07:33:45 PM tknox23508 i work for a contiuning care facility
2017-12-05 07:33:47 PM lphillips We are hostng our first Holiday party this Thursday. We have three.
2017-12-05 07:33:47 PM alarsenault skilled, long term, memory care
2017-12-05 07:33:50 PM brendarivest wha t is vital research interviews/
2017-12-05 07:33:51 PM ivarhc4 long term/short term rehab
2017-12-05 07:33:54 PM kyoung Memory care/long term/ skilled/ assisted living and rehab/medicare
2017-12-05 07:34:03 PM camparan87 Ltc
2017-12-05 07:34:10 PM tonithomas1 The residents are helping me tomorrow for an activity to decorate our big tree and decorate the facility
2017-12-05 07:34:13 PM jcorona93 we do have a memory care program we do for the residents
2017-12-05 07:34:14 PM ashia I miss memory care!
2017-12-05 07:34:15 PM sdube assited living/ snf
2017-12-05 07:34:27 PM nan1 daycare
2017-12-05 07:34:30 PM rachelmaine enter the chat room
2017-12-05 07:34:32 PM dianej We have everything from Villas, townhomes, rehab, AL, AAL, HC, and two memory care units.
2017-12-05 07:34:33 PM emilyjbquam It is a company that the Minnesota Dept of Health contracts with to do Quality of life interivews with the residnets and thier family members....then it is put into our nursing home report card ratings
2017-12-05 07:34:34 PM amandab long term snf 95% dementia population
2017-12-05 07:34:35 PM brendarivest Memory care/long term/ skilled/ assisted living and rehab
2017-12-05 07:34:37 PM tknox23508 consist of memory assisted living, healthcare and independent living
2017-12-05 07:34:38 PM brinyanny Day Care
2017-12-05 07:34:44 PM edgarrod left the chat room
2017-12-05 07:34:48 PM tonithomas1 I'm in a nursing home/rehab
2017-12-05 07:34:57 PM kathyhughes Its a Minnesota thing!
2017-12-05 07:34:58 PM ebroughton How does each facility do transportation? We have 2 drivers and 2 vehicles. MWF is doctor appointments and T TH is grocery stores, library, bank outings etc.
2017-12-05 07:34:59 PM kamyron12 i work in a nursing home
2017-12-05 07:35:04 PM joedavis1 I love working in memory care
2017-12-05 07:35:12 PM ashia we have so many rehab its hard to keep up
2017-12-05 07:35:14 PM camogden i work for a company called Lifetime Wellness, my main building i work at is a skilled nursing and rehilbation
2017-12-05 07:35:15 PM katieposey I love memory care too theyre so fun
2017-12-05 07:35:17 PM melissaz Emily we also have surveys that happen every month, I think up to 10 residents at random or their families
2017-12-05 07:35:22 PM carrieac17 Skilled and AL we have an Adult Day care but we havent had a very good turn out we just opened it in march
2017-12-05 07:35:28 PM camparan87 i have to transport the residents to appointments
2017-12-05 07:35:28 PM kat86 was in rehab. Now split my day back and forth between Memory Care unit and the AL building
2017-12-05 07:35:29 PM rachelmaine hi everyone sorry im late, had vision training all day today
2017-12-05 07:35:31 PM kellyanthony1 how many residents? We are full at 42
2017-12-05 07:35:31 PM lphillips We also do a childrens christmas party for the staff to bring there children,grandchildren ext to. Gifts are purchased before hand and "Santa" surpirises the children with the gifts. Mrs. Clause will also have a story to read to the children.
2017-12-05 07:35:32 PM peg61 We will have a memorial service in January to remember our residents who passed away in 2017. Since I am new to this, I do not know what that looks and sounds like, but I think it is a wonderful, respectful way to remember our deceased friends...
2017-12-05 07:35:37 PM melissaz It helps us to know if our residents and families are happy or not and how we can improve
2017-12-05 07:35:39 PM kat86 with a sprinkle of IL activities or outings
2017-12-05 07:35:40 PM judithdevin 72
2017-12-05 07:35:42 PM poirierheidi123 i made a game out of decorating. $50 to the staff who ddecorated the best door
2017-12-05 07:35:42 PM camparan87 we have 21 residents
2017-12-05 07:35:46 PM ivarhc4 60
2017-12-05 07:35:52 PM sdube we have 2 buses and one driver... tuesday and thursday are doctor days. wendsdays we go out for outings sunday he does church runs
2017-12-05 07:35:52 PM carrieac17 92
2017-12-05 07:35:52 PM kamyron12 we have 28 and house 30
2017-12-05 07:35:52 PM tonithomas1 our facility have NO vehicle, what I do to take our residents somewhere
2017-12-05 07:35:53 PM emilyjbquam thanks kathy! I always wondered...The reasoning for it is really good, but the actuality of it is rather pointless
2017-12-05 07:35:53 PM kathryn1 88
2017-12-05 07:35:59 PM brendarivest we have 118 right now but in january we are opening another rehab wing
2017-12-05 07:36:02 PM kyoung 64 with about 10-15 rooms still available
2017-12-05 07:36:05 PM tonithomas1 98
2017-12-05 07:36:09 PM joedavis1 we are always having conflict schedules with medical transport
2017-12-05 07:36:11 PM swojcik We are at the mercy of our City cab. or we get a medical trasnport from a private company. It is so costly.
2017-12-05 07:36:15 PM ashia u can use public shuttle service
2017-12-05 07:36:21 PM davidberumen yay for company buses
2017-12-05 07:36:23 PM kathyhughes Ohio has a 50+ page assessment for their facilities
2017-12-05 07:36:26 PM kellyanthony1 wow we are small compared to you all
2017-12-05 07:36:27 PM davidberumen sorry for those who don't have one
2017-12-05 07:36:30 PM rachelmaine full we hold 52.
2017-12-05 07:36:31 PM tknox23508 we have a bus, van and a car
2017-12-05 07:36:34 PM davidberumen I don't understand how you get by
2017-12-05 07:36:43 PM carrieac17 yay
2017-12-05 07:36:49 PM kamyron12 we have 2 vans
2017-12-05 07:36:49 PM madip We have a bus and town car!
2017-12-05 07:36:50 PM joedavis1 we have 2 vans and a bus
2017-12-05 07:36:53 PM ashia 87
2017-12-05 07:36:56 PM lphillips I wish we had a memeroial service or something to hold in honor of one of our friends that has passed. Its always hard when you lose a resident.
2017-12-05 07:37:02 PM emilyjbquam we have a bus and a handicap minivan
2017-12-05 07:37:03 PM ivarhc4 bus van AND a car!? so fortunate lol. we only have a van
2017-12-05 07:37:03 PM dianej We have close to 200 in our facility, not sure how many are out in the villas and townhouses. I have 20 on my memory care unit.
2017-12-05 07:37:04 PM davidberumen resident assessment kathy?!
2017-12-05 07:37:05 PM rachelmaine we have one van, makes it very difficult taking them out into the community
2017-12-05 07:37:07 PM kathyhughes I rented buses and wheelchair vans...I even rented a limo at one time
2017-12-05 07:37:08 PM tonithomas1 we havent had a vehicle in over a year
2017-12-05 07:37:09 PM lphillips We are 125 bed facity
2017-12-05 07:37:09 PM tknox23508 idrive for my residents and we have a driver who does doc appt and IL outings
2017-12-05 07:37:10 PM ivarhc4 and it hold 3 wheelchairs
2017-12-05 07:37:10 PM camparan87 we only have a ne bus i got 3 months ago
2017-12-05 07:37:11 PM brendarivest what do u mean david
2017-12-05 07:37:17 PM carrieac17 We havea bus and a limo but we havea ton of appt we take people to as well as outings
2017-12-05 07:37:18 PM swojcik 100 Bed facility
2017-12-05 07:37:19 PM kyoung we have 3 buses, a van and a town car, But we share those amongst the whole facility including our IL residents
2017-12-05 07:37:28 PM emilyjbquam that woudl be fun to have a limo!
2017-12-05 07:37:34 PM lphillips Our facility just purchased a van!! its so nice.
2017-12-05 07:37:38 PM kathyhughes They loved it!
2017-12-05 07:37:46 PM sdube a limo! wow i wish .... that sounds so fun
2017-12-05 07:37:48 PM ebroughton I have 8 units. 100 residents in AL/IL, 30 in IL Memory Care, 5 secure units with about 100 total (secure units are a mix of dementia and behavioral)
2017-12-05 07:37:51 PM kellyanthony1 do you all have assistants?
2017-12-05 07:37:51 PM carrieac17 They do think its nice to have its older tho
2017-12-05 07:37:54 PM amandab no outings for us
2017-12-05 07:37:54 PM davidberumen my chat is going crazy
2017-12-05 07:37:56 PM jcorona93 right now we take the residents over to the nearest community center and over to the apartments where they usually have music every week
2017-12-05 07:37:56 PM joedavis1 we got a ford flex I love it
2017-12-05 07:37:57 PM tonithomas1 limo would be awesome
2017-12-05 07:38:01 PM davidberumen she said ohio has a 50 page assessment
2017-12-05 07:38:02 PM tknox23508 a limo thats nice
2017-12-05 07:38:04 PM camparan87 i dont have an assistant
2017-12-05 07:38:06 PM carrieac17 i have 2 and another director
2017-12-05 07:38:11 PM alarsenault I have 2 we are a dept. of 3
2017-12-05 07:38:12 PM emilyjbquam I have 2 assistants. 1 works M-Th and the other on Fri and sat
2017-12-05 07:38:13 PM kyoung Its hard sometimes because we (the AL facility) usually have to reschedule and or cancel our outings
2017-12-05 07:38:14 PM amaliaagallas we have about 80 in our NC unit, 28 in our MC im not sure about our AL/IL
2017-12-05 07:38:15 PM melissaz we have a 14 passenger commuter van, it works well for us. I wish it had more wheelchair spots though that would be helpful
2017-12-05 07:38:18 PM brendarivest i am currently an activites aide
2017-12-05 07:38:19 PM swojcik Limo .....for wheelchairs would be great......
2017-12-05 07:38:23 PM rachelmaine I take them out, and we have PSS who is trained and able to drive the van too. a lot of times she will take residents out for their appointments
2017-12-05 07:38:26 PM ashia I don't have an assistant either
2017-12-05 07:38:36 PM madip We finally have a full team an AL director, Memory Care director and 4 assitants!
2017-12-05 07:38:37 PM tknox23508 i have a manager thenits me and a assistant
2017-12-05 07:38:38 PM judithdevin assistant 2x wk
2017-12-05 07:38:38 PM rachelmaine I don't have one either
2017-12-05 07:38:41 PM ivarhc4 i have an assistant.. but she's a cna too.. talk about a tricky situation. she's always being pulled
2017-12-05 07:38:51 PM davidberumen hey I need close out and try to log back in
2017-12-05 07:38:55 PM davidberumen my chat stopped working
2017-12-05 07:38:55 PM kathryn1 Neither do I anymore but seeking
2017-12-05 07:38:58 PM mmclean I am the assistant, There is a director and asst. director
2017-12-05 07:38:59 PM kathyhughes Yes David it is just a lot of work...let's hope that no one else will get that
2017-12-05 07:39:03 PM lphillips I am planning a christmas light outing. There is an area here in maine that has a street that decorates all together. I hope that the ride wont be to much or them. Its about 20 min drive? What do you think? Is that to long of a ride.
2017-12-05 07:39:06 PM swojcik full time assistant and a part time one and 4 volunteers.
2017-12-05 07:39:12 PM rachelmaine I do have a couple valunteers
2017-12-05 07:39:12 PM davidberumen left the chat room
2017-12-05 07:39:17 PM ebroughton Lphillips I am glad you brought that up about the memorial. We just had a beloved long time resident pass away last month and we have discussed putting in place some type of memorial or service area? I was thinking a table with a LED candle with memory quote, an inspirational sign...and maybe somthing else? I am in AZ so putting something outside is a possibility
2017-12-05 07:39:19 PM carrieac17 I know Brookdale in Canton Ohio doesnt have asst either its just her and her department managers help her on the weekends and they alternate
2017-12-05 07:39:21 PM judithdevin mine is a cna to but so am i so times i get pulled to
2017-12-05 07:39:23 PM brendarivest we have a corporate director a supervisor who is also a adc and 5 full time aides and 4 part time aides
2017-12-05 07:39:27 PM kyoung I am the assistant at my facility and I only have 1 director so its hard for just 2 of us to do all the programs since my director is usually in meetings most of the week
2017-12-05 07:39:30 PM ivarhc4 i have a few volunteers also
2017-12-05 07:39:34 PM joedavis1 I had trouble getting onto chat tonight with the link
2017-12-05 07:39:41 PM carrieac17 we are all stna except the other dorector
2017-12-05 07:39:43 PM ashia we have a stand up meeting in the AM & a stand down meeting in PM- eats up to much time
2017-12-05 07:39:43 PM madip Our activities team now has to be HCA certified.
2017-12-05 07:39:45 PM davidberumen enter the chat room
2017-12-05 07:39:46 PM carrieac17 director
2017-12-05 07:39:48 PM amaliaagallas I am an activities assistant we have 8 assistants spread out between all our units 2 of them are part time
2017-12-05 07:39:54 PM davidberumen okay I'm back! sorry
2017-12-05 07:39:57 PM ebroughton I have an assistant and 15 full time staff
2017-12-05 07:40:02 PM davidberumen yes kathy that sounds like a lot of work!
2017-12-05 07:40:04 PM samc2415 im a cna also but i do not get pulled
2017-12-05 07:40:05 PM kathyhughes great Davis
2017-12-05 07:40:05 PM nan1 Im a cna too and am pulled multiple times daily
2017-12-05 07:40:08 PM lphillips Director,cordinator, asst, 2 CNA are all full time in the activities room. I am the asst.
2017-12-05 07:40:09 PM emilyjbquam 15 staff!! nice
2017-12-05 07:40:10 PM katieposey I dont have an assistant but we have a flood of volunteers from three of the colleges within 20 minutes of us
2017-12-05 07:40:12 PM tknox23508 wow 15 full time staff
2017-12-05 07:40:14 PM kathyhughes David
2017-12-05 07:40:16 PM kathryn1 My volunteers show up when they please not commited
2017-12-05 07:40:18 PM davidberumen I understand wanting to provide great care for our residents but 50 pages is kind of gross
2017-12-05 07:40:20 PM carrieac17 Kathy I never recieved my Research Paper Grade for MEPAP1-090517 Week 9
2017-12-05 07:40:35 PM ebroughton Yes, I am so blessed. My facility really takes activities seriously
2017-12-05 07:40:50 PM kathyhughes OK Carrie please email me and I will check in the AM
2017-12-05 07:40:53 PM tknox23508 wow thats awsome!!!
2017-12-05 07:40:56 PM lphillips Thankfully the CNAs in our department are not pulled often. They are also mentores and are need to do trainings at scheduled times and days of the week.
2017-12-05 07:41:01 PM brian left the chat room
2017-12-05 07:41:02 PM tonithomas1 your so lucky eboughton
2017-12-05 07:41:09 PM ashia left the chat room
2017-12-05 07:41:16 PM katieposey I did not recieve a grade for that paper as well me1090517
2017-12-05 07:41:17 PM carrieac17 And other than the final do we need a certification test if we are going on to MEPAP2
2017-12-05 07:41:31 PM ebroughton I really try to avoid volunteers for that reason. I can't rely on them and it is unfair to the residents. I do have some volunteers that do a monthly technology class, or Bible study. They have seemed to work out well.
2017-12-05 07:41:33 PM rachelmaine you guys plan staff christmas party same day as resident party? I ask because some of the staff was up set when I decided to keep them separate?
2017-12-05 07:41:39 PM dianej right now we have 4 activity directors over healthcare and AL. Two more over residental. Plus we have a supervisor but they gave her another job as well so we seldom see her. She has been training me to take over if I ever get this course done! LOL
2017-12-05 07:41:41 PM kathyhughes And you have to let me know that so I can check
2017-12-05 07:41:46 PM kamyron12 do we have to go on to meapap2/
2017-12-05 07:41:48 PM kyoung We have pushed for another part time asst twice now and its been shut down both times due to our programs budget
2017-12-05 07:41:49 PM lphillips The adminstrator that we have started in the kitchen, activities,then admin. He is very supportive of the department
2017-12-05 07:41:53 PM kathyhughes No Carrie
2017-12-05 07:42:04 PM davidberumen I LOST MY DIRECTOR!!!!!
2017-12-05 07:42:12 PM kyoung but we could really use some more part time help
2017-12-05 07:42:15 PM matthewc enter the chat room
2017-12-05 07:42:24 PM carrieac17 .
2017-12-05 07:42:24 PM davidberumen my guru and sensei that suggested this education to me got shipped to another community
2017-12-05 07:42:24 PM carrieac17 Can anyone see my msg? I think im froze
2017-12-05 07:42:24 PM carrieac17 left the chat room
2017-12-05 07:42:27 PM kathyhughes Kamyron if you want to get certified you will take MEPAP2
2017-12-05 07:42:28 PM brian enter the chat room
2017-12-05 07:42:30 PM emilyjbquam my favorite volunteer is my office volunteer! she types up a bunch of our forms, policies, etc. It is so nice
2017-12-05 07:42:35 PM matthewc grrr i missed the live chat :(
2017-12-05 07:42:38 PM davidberumen it is absolutely depressing me. I am struggling through this week
2017-12-05 07:42:40 PM ren carrieac17 I see ya
2017-12-05 07:42:41 PM swojcik When someone passes away at our facility we make an anouncement that is very touching. Our residnet comes in the front door and leaves through the front door. After the anouncement, all staff drop what they are doing (if they can) an following the procession from the resident room to the front door. Everyone stands at the front door until the vehicle leaves the grounds.
2017-12-05 07:42:42 PM kat86 currently a one person department for the most part. Co-worker has been off on medical for 3 months!
2017-12-05 07:42:46 PM dianej Does anyone else have trouble finding subs for when you are off? We do good during summer months when college students are available but during winter months its so hard

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