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2017-12-12 06:39:59 PM debw23 left the chat room
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2017-12-12 06:40:12 PM tknox23508 Hello all
2017-12-12 06:40:37 PM kathryn1 enter the chat room
2017-12-12 06:41:19 PM kathryn1 Hello
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2017-12-12 06:41:56 PM kathyhughes enter the chat room
2017-12-12 06:42:04 PM kathryn1 Not good, wrked 7 days straight..
2017-12-12 06:42:10 PM kathyhughes Welcome all...
2017-12-12 06:42:15 PM debw23 Hello all! I know I'm early, just figured I would start early and see what the discussions are about and how everyone is doing....
2017-12-12 06:42:39 PM brendarivest Kathy i have a question about the chat grades? on the profile where u go check it out i only have credit for 1 chat?
2017-12-12 06:42:47 PM tashapetit hello
2017-12-12 06:43:03 PM gregorydpatterson does anyone else have trouble when writing your assignments by over thinking and being a perfectionist? I do. LOL
2017-12-12 06:43:24 PM kathryn1 Yes!
2017-12-12 06:43:47 PM tknox23508 yes
2017-12-12 06:43:50 PM kathyhughes Brenda you can email me and I will update your grades
2017-12-12 06:44:11 PM gregorydpatterson glad to know I am not alone
2017-12-12 06:44:13 PM kathyhughes I know that I forget to add the chat grades
2017-12-12 06:44:13 PM jpocorello001 enter the chat room
2017-12-12 06:44:23 PM sdube enter the chat room
2017-12-12 06:44:31 PM brendarivest i did email you awhile ago lol
2017-12-12 06:45:10 PM brendarivest Its been a bust time of year for everyone
2017-12-12 06:45:14 PM kathyhughes Sorry I will check in the AM
2017-12-12 06:45:24 PM brendarivest busy not bust its ok Kathy
2017-12-12 06:45:27 PM kathyhughes It is a busy time for everyone
2017-12-12 06:45:28 PM judithdevin enter the chat room
2017-12-12 06:45:30 PM camogden enter the chat room
2017-12-12 06:45:34 PM kathryn1 What do you mean Kathy, on chat I just log off is there another way u get out of chat to get a grade?
2017-12-12 06:45:41 PM camogden heyy
2017-12-12 06:45:47 PM triciag A lot of entertainers, christmas carolers and parties!
2017-12-12 06:45:50 PM camogden you guys
2017-12-12 06:46:08 PM judithdevin hello everyone
2017-12-12 06:46:14 PM tknox23508 hey camogden
2017-12-12 06:46:21 PM brendarivest same here tricia plus we do a christmas dinner for all 5 of our floors for them and there families
2017-12-12 06:46:21 PM gregorydpatterson @kathyhughes - on Topic 0 there is a grade for "Help! - How to Upload Homework Files" so do we get a grade for looking at it or do we load something? I already knew how to load files
2017-12-12 06:46:28 PM kathryn1 Hello..
2017-12-12 06:46:29 PM kathyhughes You can check your profile and grades to make sure that you get all the points
2017-12-12 06:46:40 PM kathryn1 ok
2017-12-12 06:47:17 PM camogden How are you Guys?
2017-12-12 06:47:28 PM tknox23508 im good and yoou
2017-12-12 06:47:42 PM kathyhughes There is no grade for the Help How to Upload Homework Files
2017-12-12 06:47:47 PM gregorydpatterson ok...thanks
2017-12-12 06:47:59 PM camogden Thats good! im great!
2017-12-12 06:48:08 PM brendarivest exhausted but good
2017-12-12 06:48:20 PM gregorydpatterson when you click on your profile name it has grades on what you have done already and there are some still pending, I guess. But I 've done them
2017-12-12 06:48:25 PM camogden Ms. KathyHughes have you graded 120517
2017-12-12 06:48:36 PM kathyhughes I will on Thursday
2017-12-12 06:49:12 PM kathyhughes The class that started last week will get their grades on Thursday
2017-12-12 06:49:21 PM brendarivest i gotta say i am glad that the research project is done lol
2017-12-12 06:49:37 PM camogden Oh yes thats right i'm sorry i forgot (lol)
2017-12-12 06:50:34 PM debw23 we had a Christmas cookie decorating party today and everyone loved it! two Home Health Services came in and brought the cookies and icing, etc and we supplied other snacks and drinks, is it okay to allow Home Health services to volunteer because most of our activities are with those types of volunteers
2017-12-12 06:50:53 PM kathyhughes That is great Deb
2017-12-12 06:51:02 PM tknox23508 that is great
2017-12-12 06:51:17 PM kathyhughes They can volunteer....just keep track of the hours
2017-12-12 06:51:27 PM debw23 got it thank you!
2017-12-12 06:51:37 PM tknox23508 Im glad you got volunteers i wish i had some
2017-12-12 06:51:41 PM camogden How is everyones week going?
2017-12-12 06:51:52 PM judithdevin movie and popcorn today miracle on 34th st
2017-12-12 06:52:02 PM triciag Thats sounds good!
2017-12-12 06:52:03 PM brendarivest busy and exhausting camogden hw is yours?
2017-12-12 06:52:09 PM kathryn1 Busy but all good
2017-12-12 06:52:13 PM camogden Ive been busy all week! I feel like i'm back in New York
2017-12-12 06:52:14 PM gregorydpatterson do most facilities have a lot of Activity Staff? I'm new to this job
2017-12-12 06:52:17 PM debw23 we have many many volunteers, I would say 75% of our activities (3-4 /day) are with volunteers
2017-12-12 06:52:29 PM tknox23508 yes i do
2017-12-12 06:52:34 PM brendarivest camogden new york hu where are u now?
2017-12-12 06:52:37 PM judithdevin karaoke tomorrow and carolers in the evening (cub scouts)
2017-12-12 06:52:45 PM camogden I live in Texas
2017-12-12 06:52:47 PM brian enter the chat room
2017-12-12 06:52:49 PM brendarivest oh ok
2017-12-12 06:52:56 PM kathryn1 I worked Sat & Sunday
2017-12-12 06:52:56 PM debw23 at our facility I am the only "activity staff" but aides help nd department heads volunteer to run one activity per month
2017-12-12 06:52:58 PM camogden but I use to live in Queens New York
2017-12-12 06:53:05 PM tknox23508 we have christmas carolers thursday
2017-12-12 06:53:15 PM debw23 sounds fun judith
2017-12-12 06:53:31 PM judithdevin busy month thats for sure
2017-12-12 06:53:35 PM brendarivest oh ok i live in pa. thats why i was asking
2017-12-12 06:53:42 PM tknox23508 we took our memory support to see the lights on last thursday
2017-12-12 06:54:05 PM judithdevin nice tknox
2017-12-12 06:54:09 PM triciag Having more than 1 acts staff helps a lot.
2017-12-12 06:54:21 PM debw23 Miracle on 34th!!!yay!!
2017-12-12 06:54:22 PM tknox23508 thank you they enjoyed it
2017-12-12 06:55:07 PM judithdevin thrusday we are making salt dough ornaments
2017-12-12 06:55:12 PM kathyhughes We would have a Scrooge-a-thon each Dec
2017-12-12 06:55:39 PM kathyhughes We watched a Christmas Carol movies once a week
2017-12-12 06:55:47 PM debw23 lights are great! we had a suggestion in the Resident Council meeting today to go to the local "Homestead Market" which is a farm run like in the "old days" and a bakery also
2017-12-12 06:56:03 PM feliciamarcus left the chat room
2017-12-12 06:56:04 PM brendarivest we also have christmas movies on saturday and sunday night sfor our residents
2017-12-12 06:56:05 PM tknox23508 that is cool
2017-12-12 06:56:06 PM gregorydpatterson We have 7 activity staff where I work but are having a lot of problems with3 of them that won't do anything and like to go hide somewhere or are on their phones most of the times - very frustrating
2017-12-12 06:56:20 PM triciag Yes! xmas movies are awesome! We also have movies once or sometimes twice a week! We also tune in lifetime channel!
2017-12-12 06:56:43 PM kathryn1 That is good Kathy, do u havve a T.V in the activity room?
2017-12-12 06:56:53 PM feliciamarcus enter the chat room
2017-12-12 06:56:55 PM brendarivest we also have christmas music playing while they are eating in the dining room
2017-12-12 06:56:56 PM kathyhughes That can be frustrating Greg....
2017-12-12 06:56:59 PM debw23 our last activity coordinator did the same thing Gregory so I know how frustrating tht can be
2017-12-12 06:57:12 PM triciag Wow! 7? We have 5 in our dept. and I agree, there will always be those that dont do anything.
2017-12-12 06:57:28 PM tknox23508 we are taking our assisted living resident to dickerson christmas at on sunday. they love outing
2017-12-12 06:57:36 PM debw23 we now have a no cellphone policy in place, they have to stay in your locker, can check them at break tim only
2017-12-12 06:57:37 PM brendarivest we have 6 full time staff and 5 part time activity staff
2017-12-12 06:57:44 PM gregorydpatterson WHAT IS FRUSTRATING is the administration refuse to discipline them and allow them to get by with it. the moral of the team is in the negative BIG time
2017-12-12 06:57:45 PM lphillips Hello, There are five of us in our dept. I feel like i am always doing more.
2017-12-12 06:57:50 PM tknox23508 we took our residents christmas shopping today and had lunch.
2017-12-12 06:58:00 PM brian that sounds awesome
2017-12-12 06:58:14 PM lphillips that sounds like a lot of fun.
2017-12-12 06:58:20 PM brian we just bought gingerbread houses today
2017-12-12 06:58:23 PM tknox23508 it was
2017-12-12 06:58:34 PM tknox23508 we enjoyed it!
2017-12-12 06:58:42 PM samc2415 enter the chat room
2017-12-12 06:58:49 PM gregorydpatterson We also have that "no cell phone" policy and cameras everywhere but the issue goes deep and there's nothing anyone can do about it
2017-12-12 06:58:50 PM emilyjbquam enter the chat room
2017-12-12 06:58:51 PM lphillips Today we had hot cocoa by the fire, watched the snow fall and played trivia
2017-12-12 06:58:53 PM judithdevin so fun brian we did ours last week
2017-12-12 06:58:56 PM kathryn1 Brian, Much fun
2017-12-12 06:59:01 PM kathyhughes Then it is Administrations problem and they will have to deal with the deficiency when it happens. I would just do the job and let them take their responsiblity
2017-12-12 06:59:03 PM mgarcia enter the chat room
2017-12-12 06:59:14 PM triciag I agree Kathy!!!
2017-12-12 06:59:21 PM brian I'm looking forward to it
2017-12-12 06:59:27 PM tknox23508 i agree Kathy
2017-12-12 06:59:28 PM camogden We have been having lots of fun with our chirstmas coloring & the middle school kids coming and helping .... this pasted cuple of days i have been working in memory care unit
2017-12-12 06:59:51 PM emilyjbquam Hello everyone!
2017-12-12 06:59:54 PM tknox23508 that is awsome
2017-12-12 06:59:58 PM brian hello
2017-12-12 07:00:01 PM camogden and memory care resdients are a lot of fun and a good learning expirence
2017-12-12 07:00:02 PM karencurtis enter the chat room
2017-12-12 07:00:04 PM camogden heyy!
2017-12-12 07:00:06 PM mgarcia hello everyone
2017-12-12 07:00:09 PM gregorydpatterson yes. It's a family run facility instead of county or state so the rules don't apply to close friends and family of the owners
2017-12-12 07:00:10 PM kathryn1 Hello Emily!
2017-12-12 07:00:14 PM karencurtis hi everyone
2017-12-12 07:00:22 PM brian hello
2017-12-12 07:00:23 PM peg61 enter the chat room
2017-12-12 07:00:27 PM tknox23508 hello
2017-12-12 07:00:34 PM karencurtis what state are you from Brian
2017-12-12 07:00:38 PM lphillips Hello everyone
2017-12-12 07:00:41 PM brian New Jersey
2017-12-12 07:00:43 PM samc2415 hello from texas
2017-12-12 07:00:44 PM tammylcrandall enter the chat room
2017-12-12 07:00:53 PM lphillips I am from Maine
2017-12-12 07:00:54 PM karencurtis im from boston
2017-12-12 07:00:58 PM ashia enter the chat room
2017-12-12 07:01:05 PM rickyd enter the chat room
2017-12-12 07:01:06 PM peg61 hi!
2017-12-12 07:01:07 PM tknox23508 im from virginia
2017-12-12 07:01:15 PM mgarcia west texas
2017-12-12 07:01:26 PM tammylcrandall hello all
2017-12-12 07:01:30 PM gregorydpatterson On another topic: After a person is certified is the pay good? Do you have to take both MEPAP 1 and 2 to be certified. (I think you do)
2017-12-12 07:01:36 PM jwimberly81 Hello all
2017-12-12 07:01:37 PM kathyhughes Hello All welcome
2017-12-12 07:01:46 PM camogden Im in north texas! (LOL)
2017-12-12 07:01:50 PM camogden (lol)
2017-12-12 07:01:51 PM ashia hello everyone I'm down in South Texas
2017-12-12 07:01:52 PM lphillips Hello Kathy
2017-12-12 07:01:54 PM brian hello
2017-12-12 07:01:56 PM karencurtis i heard the pay in my state is like 20 or 21 bucks an hour
2017-12-12 07:01:58 PM tashapetit hello
2017-12-12 07:01:59 PM kathyhughes You have to take both MEPAP1 and MEPAP2 to get certified
2017-12-12 07:02:03 PM brian not bad
2017-12-12 07:02:09 PM edgarrod enter the chat room
2017-12-12 07:02:12 PM karencurtis hi kathy
2017-12-12 07:02:28 PM brinyanny enter the chat room
2017-12-12 07:02:29 PM brendarivest the pay depends on he faclility
2017-12-12 07:02:31 PM karencurtis im sure it varies from state to state
2017-12-12 07:02:32 PM edgarrod Hello team
2017-12-12 07:02:33 PM ashia :)
2017-12-12 07:02:43 PM tknox23508 it does vary
2017-12-12 07:02:46 PM kathyhughes WElcome to all the new students!
2017-12-12 07:02:53 PM brian thank you
2017-12-12 07:03:04 PM jwimberly81 I plan on doing everything I can to get certified. I am from Brevard NC and the pay where I work isn't that good. But it isn't about the money
2017-12-12 07:03:07 PM kathyhughes Remember that we have all the MEPAP1 classes here
2017-12-12 07:03:23 PM brinyanny hello everyone !!!!
2017-12-12 07:03:28 PM jwimberly81 I mean who can play all day and get paid for it
2017-12-12 07:03:51 PM nmpierce enter the chat room
2017-12-12 07:03:51 PM rickyd Hey all! How did everyone enjoy the reading assignments; there was much to read.
2017-12-12 07:03:54 PM brendarivest i wish we played all day lol
2017-12-12 07:04:03 PM brian alot to read
2017-12-12 07:04:04 PM manueladoro enter the chat room
2017-12-12 07:04:15 PM brendarivest the reading assignments are alot to read but are very informative
2017-12-12 07:04:19 PM emilyjbquam Right!!! I love it when I spend some 1 on 1 time with a resident with dementia that dosen't communicate much at all, but everyonce and a while he is awake and loves to play catch
2017-12-12 07:04:25 PM karencurtis im toward the end of MEPAP 1, hoping to wrap up soon
2017-12-12 07:04:27 PM kathryn1 Play can be fun and hard work
2017-12-12 07:04:27 PM tammylcrandall alot of info
2017-12-12 07:04:31 PM tknox23508 I like to think its more tha play having fun is the benefit but playing. In my facility it is work to be done but we have fun doing it.
2017-12-12 07:04:50 PM emilyjbquam THe first week of the MEPAP was a lot of reading, but I am in week 11 now and it isn't as much
2017-12-12 07:05:00 PM brendarivest eactly emily
2017-12-12 07:05:01 PM camogden You guys I will Be right back i have to use the bathroom
2017-12-12 07:05:07 PM karencurtis do most of you have resident councils at your facility
2017-12-12 07:05:10 PM emilyjbquam yes
2017-12-12 07:05:12 PM brian yes
2017-12-12 07:05:14 PM brendarivest yes
2017-12-12 07:05:14 PM tknox23508 yes
2017-12-12 07:05:16 PM lphillips I love going to work every day. I think of it like going to visit my friends.
2017-12-12 07:05:17 PM tammylcrandall yes
2017-12-12 07:05:22 PM lphillips no
2017-12-12 07:05:22 PM tashapetit yes
2017-12-12 07:05:23 PM manueladoro Hi all!!!
2017-12-12 07:05:25 PM aylah enter the chat room
2017-12-12 07:05:32 PM kathyhughes What do you do for your Resident Councils???
2017-12-12 07:05:32 PM jpocorello001 left the chat room
2017-12-12 07:05:32 PM jwimberly81 Yes we do have resident council meetings
2017-12-12 07:05:38 PM edgarrod Took them down town Last night to see chriatmas lights
2017-12-12 07:05:44 PM jpocorello001 enter the chat room
2017-12-12 07:06:02 PM brendarivest we set up meetings and discuss resident rights adn then take complaints and compliments for each of the departments
2017-12-12 07:06:09 PM brinyanny We make councils meeting every month
2017-12-12 07:06:11 PM kathryn1 Let the residents take charge
2017-12-12 07:06:15 PM lphillips Our facility just bought us a new bus. I have christmas light seeing planned next week.
2017-12-12 07:06:18 PM judithdevin 1 meeting a month
2017-12-12 07:06:18 PM peg61 Are the resident councils also in memory care units? If so, what are the meeting agendas like?
2017-12-12 07:06:21 PM ashia we are going next week to see lights
2017-12-12 07:06:21 PM nmpierce I'm in week 6 now. Hit a few struggles because I might have to work more hours making it difficult to get my practicum hours in.
2017-12-12 07:06:24 PM jwimberly81 what we do is I have a minutes sheet and I am ask them what they want to discuss and we go over resident rights
2017-12-12 07:06:25 PM karencurtis we have a mtg each month and record minutes and discuss concerns and any compliments. we come up w/ new ideas for the residents
2017-12-12 07:06:25 PM emilyjbquam We review the resident book or rights...do a different right each month. Look at any concerns the resdidents have. review activities and any new ideas they have or things that they want to do. Also discuss with them any changes or new things that are goin on on campus
2017-12-12 07:06:31 PM brian we have monthly meetings to discuss their rights and concerns with departments
2017-12-12 07:06:32 PM tknox23508 we meet and have department heads there to address questions. we go over policies and procudures and activity for the prior month
2017-12-12 07:06:36 PM tashapetit dicuss resident right and any issues the they might have
2017-12-12 07:06:42 PM rickyd I agree that there is a lot of useful information. I was also pleased to be able to chat with our Ombudsman this week...after reading the OBRA 87 Summary. I actually have a new and greater appreciation for what she (Ombudsman) brings to the table, and her participation in our Resident Council monthly meetings.
2017-12-12 07:06:51 PM aylah The residents choose a snack and beverage for each month. I provide the refreshments and try to let the president lead as much as possible
2017-12-12 07:06:54 PM brian and offer refreshments too
2017-12-12 07:07:01 PM tammylcrandall go over any concerns the residents have, plan meetings, etc
2017-12-12 07:07:04 PM tknox23508 we make sure there problems or concerns are being address and resolved
2017-12-12 07:07:05 PM jwimberly81 we don't have department heads there unless the residents request it
2017-12-12 07:07:10 PM kathryn1 they are suppose to come up w/ways to improve the facility.
2017-12-12 07:07:11 PM brian we too have a president
2017-12-12 07:07:19 PM yogini enter the chat room
2017-12-12 07:07:31 PM karencurtis we have 2 co presidents and a tresurer
2017-12-12 07:07:40 PM manueladoro we discuss all preference and complain and concerns with department, also we inform about new activities
2017-12-12 07:07:40 PM peg61 Do the residents have dementia, or not?
2017-12-12 07:07:40 PM tknox23508 the resident love to ask dietary a lot of questions and give them there concerns
2017-12-12 07:07:41 PM mgarcia we also have a president
2017-12-12 07:07:47 PM jpocorello001 very neat
2017-12-12 07:07:49 PM nmpierce The residents voted to have resident council twice a month in my facility.
2017-12-12 07:07:49 PM aylah mine do have dementia
2017-12-12 07:07:53 PM brendarivest we asked our resdients if they wuld like to have a president to oversee resident councils and they said no they like it how it is
2017-12-12 07:08:00 PM emilyjbquam In the last few years we have also started having a fundraising dinner and the residents donate the funds to a local non profit organization....like the color gaurd, fire dept, etc
2017-12-12 07:08:04 PM yogini I am just in, do I get credit for this chat, Hi everyone
2017-12-12 07:08:04 PM ashia we don't have apresident & no one is interested
2017-12-12 07:08:12 PM brian my residents always want to improve the menu
2017-12-12 07:08:15 PM hthompson enter the chat room
2017-12-12 07:08:18 PM kathryn1 We have RC once a month
2017-12-12 07:08:27 PM ashia we do too
2017-12-12 07:08:28 PM jwimberly81 menu is always the hot topic
2017-12-12 07:08:29 PM tknox23508 we dont have one either and nobody is interested
2017-12-12 07:08:35 PM manueladoro we have a president and secretary :))
2017-12-12 07:08:37 PM hthompson hello all
2017-12-12 07:08:40 PM peg61 Aylah: How do you work those meetings? I would like to know how they are set up and what the agendas are.
2017-12-12 07:08:40 PM karencurtis some have dementia some don't, but when the state comes in & has the mtg, they ask for folks w/out dementia
2017-12-12 07:08:45 PM yogini Kathy, am I ok for this Chat
2017-12-12 07:08:54 PM aylah haha it is like pulling teeth to get a president for us. lol
2017-12-12 07:09:00 PM kathyhughes yes you are fine'
2017-12-12 07:09:02 PM mgarcia she was one of the acivity directors back then
2017-12-12 07:09:06 PM emilyjbquam we have a Resident Council meeting adn then a seperate food committe meeting. They completely pick a meal once a month....since it is thier choice it dosne't have to meet the regular dietary requirements
2017-12-12 07:09:07 PM ashia Where does everyone keep theitr Rsd participation logs?
2017-12-12 07:09:10 PM jwimberly81 I can say my residents are very interested in the council meetings and always have something to say
2017-12-12 07:09:13 PM yogini Thank u, Kathy
2017-12-12 07:09:13 PM lauramc enter the chat room
2017-12-12 07:09:19 PM nmpierce We have a Food Committee meeting once a month involving the Dietary mngr too. That's how popular food is where I work. Lol
2017-12-12 07:09:31 PM meganharvey enter the chat room
2017-12-12 07:09:35 PM brian we food committee too and activity planning
2017-12-12 07:09:42 PM brendarivest mine have alot to say during rc ours today took an hour and a half ll
2017-12-12 07:09:43 PM jwimberly81 I wish we had the budget for that
2017-12-12 07:09:43 PM tknox23508 my residents are very interested in resident council
2017-12-12 07:09:45 PM hthompson how is everyone this evening
2017-12-12 07:09:47 PM lauramc hello everyone week 15 yayayayayayay
2017-12-12 07:09:47 PM emilyjbquam THe resident choice meal is always interesting lol
2017-12-12 07:09:50 PM mariebarboza enter the chat room
2017-12-12 07:09:50 PM manueladoro we involving social worker and dietary
2017-12-12 07:09:54 PM tashapetit food is a big deal to them
2017-12-12 07:09:58 PM kathryn1 In the Adm office, minutes fr the meeting
2017-12-12 07:10:02 PM brian I agree
2017-12-12 07:10:14 PM feliciamarcus my residents enjoy resident council and they have very good ideas and complaints
2017-12-12 07:10:14 PM jwimberly81 food is big for everyone
2017-12-12 07:10:15 PM aylah We start with a pledge and prayer- usually lead by the pres. Then the pres or I pass out the meeting agenda. I direct the pres throughout the meeting, encouraging them to take the lead as able
2017-12-12 07:10:16 PM lauramc had a great day
2017-12-12 07:10:18 PM brendarivest we have the administrator , the don, diatary and activities involved in rc
2017-12-12 07:10:26 PM tashapetit we're always improving our memu
2017-12-12 07:10:27 PM jpocorello001 I learned about the resident council meeting with the activities director as I had not heard of it before. I am new to this field!
2017-12-12 07:10:33 PM mariebarboza left the chat room
2017-12-12 07:10:33 PM karencurtis oh week 15, good for you!!! Im almost there.
2017-12-12 07:10:36 PM tknox23508 we involve social service, dietary, AL administrator and Nurse manager
2017-12-12 07:10:37 PM brian a moment of silence for those that passed on
2017-12-12 07:10:39 PM rickyd Our resident council is open to all residents; though I chair the meeting, the council president, treasure, and key members are made up of residents. Me and the Ombudsman are considered "guest." And the minutes are generated by the residents, but taken by me and the ombudsman.
2017-12-12 07:10:48 PM mariebarboza enter the chat room
2017-12-12 07:10:52 PM emilyjbquam the ombudsman comes to the meeting, if invited from the residents, about once a year too to explain his role
2017-12-12 07:11:00 PM peg61 Aylah: What do you have on the meeting agenda?
2017-12-12 07:11:12 PM lauramc we planned our first PJ and pancake party with Santa, our two christmas parties
2017-12-12 07:11:15 PM ren enter the chat room
2017-12-12 07:11:30 PM mariebarboza Hello everyone!
2017-12-12 07:11:32 PM samc2415 left the chat room
2017-12-12 07:11:33 PM karencurtis residents rights, and we go thru each dept & ask how theyre doing
2017-12-12 07:11:35 PM samc2415 enter the chat room
2017-12-12 07:11:40 PM brendarivest same here karen
2017-12-12 07:11:41 PM tknox23508 we invite the ombudsman to the meeting once a year or as needed and per resident request
2017-12-12 07:11:44 PM jwimberly81 That is a fantastic idea on pancakes and pj party
2017-12-12 07:11:44 PM aylah we discuss concerns for each department: admin, business office, dining, housekeeping, landscaping, maintenance, nursing, life enrichment
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2017-12-12 07:12:03 PM kathryn1 My case the residents come up w/the agenda
2017-12-12 07:12:04 PM jwimberly81 we do the same in our agenda
2017-12-12 07:12:07 PM peg61 Aylah: Ok. and thanks!
2017-12-12 07:12:09 PM nmpierce We also go through each dept. Pros/Cons/Comments/suggestions etc
2017-12-12 07:12:09 PM ashia we go through each department, any concerns, comments or complaints
2017-12-12 07:12:14 PM aylah then we discuss upcoming events and the approve/change the upcoming calendaer
2017-12-12 07:12:14 PM kat86 enter the chat room
2017-12-12 07:12:16 PM ren Hello I made it!
2017-12-12 07:12:18 PM hthompson is anyone else working for a very informal facility? we don't do any activity tracking at all and most of what is on the calendar ends up not happening.
2017-12-12 07:12:22 PM triciag We involve every department too and sometimes the Administrator comes in
2017-12-12 07:12:23 PM kat86 Hi all!
2017-12-12 07:12:33 PM debw23 we have monthly resident council meetings for the AL and Patient Council meetings for the Skilled nursing.....Residents head up the meeting but I am involved by bringing an update each month from what was brought up the month before, also they have "Founders Club" jackets for the residents who are members of the council
2017-12-12 07:12:34 PM karencurtis one of the chief complaints is accents the residents cant understand or if staff arent speaking english
2017-12-12 07:12:37 PM feliciamarcus hello
2017-12-12 07:12:53 PM jwimberly81 no i can say we always kerp track on everything we do
2017-12-12 07:12:55 PM brendarivest no hthompson we have to track everything we do adn we have to stick to the calender as much as possible
2017-12-12 07:13:03 PM aylah we just started getting other departments involved in our council meetings and it has made a HUGE difference!
2017-12-12 07:13:14 PM brian we track the minutes