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2014-01-30 06:48:18 PM kathyhughes enter the chat room
2014-01-30 06:48:36 PM kathyhughes Hello Kelly
2014-01-30 06:52:28 PM kpachan enter the chat room
2014-01-30 06:52:36 PM kathyhughes Hello Kali
2014-01-30 06:52:47 PM kdillon hello :)
2014-01-30 06:52:51 PM kpachan Well, hello. Pretty quite in here tonight!
2014-01-30 06:52:52 PM kathyhughes How are you doing?
2014-01-30 06:53:05 PM kathyhughes I know its a quiet chat for MEPAP2
2014-01-30 06:53:11 PM kathyhughes Hello Kelly
2014-01-30 06:53:22 PM kpachan Doing well, how about you guys??
2014-01-30 06:53:28 PM kathyhughes Doing great
2014-01-30 06:53:36 PM kathyhughes Are you all keeping warm?
2014-01-30 06:53:39 PM kdillon hello. i'm doing well. have a performer finishing up for the night, and ended up doing duets for a bit, vocal and flute/piano/guitar
2014-01-30 06:53:50 PM kathyhughes what fun
2014-01-30 06:54:07 PM kpachan Does sound fun. Trying to stay warm!
2014-01-30 06:54:25 PM kathyhughes Its been a cold winter all around
2014-01-30 06:54:32 PM kdillon i still have no heat in my car... but surviving.
2014-01-30 06:54:47 PM kathyhughes thats not good
2014-01-30 06:54:59 PM kathyhughes hope that you have some blankets
2014-01-30 06:55:01 PM kpachan ohh no!
2014-01-30 06:55:47 PM kathyhughes What shall we talk about tonight? Got any questions? Ideas
2014-01-30 06:56:07 PM joannem enter the chat room
2014-01-30 06:56:11 PM kpachan I am open to anything!
2014-01-30 06:56:16 PM kathyhughes Hello Joan
2014-01-30 06:56:20 PM kpachan Hi Joan
2014-01-30 06:56:24 PM kathyhughes How are you doing?
2014-01-30 06:56:25 PM joannem Hi Kathy and all!
2014-01-30 06:56:49 PM joannem Doing well so far!
2014-01-30 06:56:57 PM kathyhughes Thats great
2014-01-30 06:57:21 PM kathyhughes Hope that the assignments are going well
2014-01-30 06:57:49 PM kpachan They arte for the most part.
2014-01-30 06:58:09 PM kathyhughes Told you all that this part was easier
2014-01-30 06:58:14 PM joannem Yes...I'm noticing not quite as much work as MEPAPI...so that is good. Getting ready to start on some of the mid-term packet info.
2014-01-30 06:58:19 PM kpachan I agree
2014-01-30 06:58:36 PM kpachan I was nervous about starting MEPAP@ to be honest!
2014-01-30 06:58:41 PM kpachan 2 :)
2014-01-30 06:58:43 PM kathyhughes I am sure that you will enjoy the Toastmasters meeting
2014-01-30 06:59:01 PM kpachan I already went
2014-01-30 06:59:09 PM kathyhughes How was it?
2014-01-30 06:59:23 PM kpachan I was not a big fan of it, if you want my honest opinion!
2014-01-30 06:59:29 PM joannem Yes...I've looked into that...they meet the first and 3rd Thur of the month. I'm planning on going 2/20
2014-01-30 06:59:48 PM kathyhughes Of course I want your honest opinion
2014-01-30 07:00:00 PM juniorbull enter the chat room
2014-01-30 07:00:02 PM kathyhughes but it got you out to another group
2014-01-30 07:00:06 PM kathyhughes Hello Steve
2014-01-30 07:00:11 PM juniorbull left the chat room
2014-01-30 07:00:13 PM kpachan Hi Steve
2014-01-30 07:00:19 PM kpachan sure did
2014-01-30 07:00:23 PM kathyhughes He'll be back
2014-01-30 07:00:45 PM juniorbull enter the chat room
2014-01-30 07:01:05 PM juniorbull HI ALL
2014-01-30 07:01:08 PM kathyhughes well...I have been asked to set up some continuing ed classes for ADN any suggestions?
2014-01-30 07:01:12 PM kathyhughes Hey Steve
2014-01-30 07:01:15 PM scalabrese enter the chat room
2014-01-30 07:01:22 PM scalabrese Hello!
2014-01-30 07:01:29 PM kathyhughes Hello Stefani
2014-01-30 07:01:35 PM kpachan Hi all
2014-01-30 07:01:38 PM kathyhughes How are you all doing?
2014-01-30 07:01:59 PM scalabrese Good, been a long week. How are you?
2014-01-30 07:02:03 PM juniorbull GOOD HAD IN SERVICE TODAY
2014-01-30 07:02:20 PM kathyhughes Almost done! And its Super Bowl weekend
2014-01-30 07:02:25 PM kpachan Continuing Ed, I always love ethics! Or how about generational changes adn how activities professionals are going to have to adjust to culture change
2014-01-30 07:02:35 PM kathyhughes What was the inservice about?
2014-01-30 07:02:44 PM kathyhughes Good ideas
2014-01-30 07:03:09 PM juniorbull I M THINKING ABOUT A DETAILED ALZHEIMERS ED CLASS.
2014-01-30 07:03:11 PM joannem Also, maybe something along the lines of men's activities...
2014-01-30 07:03:14 PM kathyhughes keep them coming
2014-01-30 07:03:29 PM kathyhughes They have a Men's Activities session
2014-01-30 07:03:35 PM suzanneoliver enter the chat room
2014-01-30 07:03:44 PM kathyhughes Hello Suzanne
2014-01-30 07:03:55 PM suzanneoliver hello everyone
2014-01-30 07:04:00 PM juniorbull IN SERVICE WAS ON POLICY AND PROCEDURES GOOD FIT FOR THIS WEEK ASSIGNMENTS
2014-01-30 07:04:15 PM kdillon i think lots of people would benefit from activities for people who are lower functioning. its easy to interact with people when they are mid to high functioning, but some people have a harder time with those who have sever alz or dementia
2014-01-30 07:04:23 PM shelly76 enter the chat room
2014-01-30 07:04:32 PM kathyhughes Thats great....I knew that so thats why you have the assignments this week LOL
2014-01-30 07:04:32 PM jackie3 enter the chat room
2014-01-30 07:04:37 PM kathyhughes Hello Michelle
2014-01-30 07:04:50 PM juniorbull HA HA
2014-01-30 07:05:02 PM kathyhughes Hello Jackie
2014-01-30 07:05:04 PM shelly76 Hello Kathy and everyone
2014-01-30 07:05:06 PM jackie3 hi
2014-01-30 07:05:31 PM jackie3 Im in MEPAP 1...is it ok Im on this chat?
2014-01-30 07:05:33 PM nitaree enter the chat room
2014-01-30 07:05:37 PM kathyhughes It is fine
2014-01-30 07:05:47 PM nitaree Hi...made it to right room
2014-01-30 07:05:52 PM kathyhughes Hello Anita
2014-01-30 07:05:55 PM kpachan welcome
2014-01-30 07:06:01 PM kathyhughes We are here!
2014-01-30 07:06:05 PM nitaree Hello everyone
2014-01-30 07:06:07 PM nitaree yeah
2014-01-30 07:06:15 PM kathyhughes A small mighty group
2014-01-30 07:06:23 PM nitaree How many people are in our class?
2014-01-30 07:06:30 PM joannem Indeed!
2014-01-30 07:06:34 PM kathyhughes 4
2014-01-30 07:06:48 PM nitaree Small small group
2014-01-30 07:06:48 PM kathyhughes actually 3 Anita
2014-01-30 07:07:05 PM kathyhughes I know I think there might be a bigger class next week
2014-01-30 07:07:07 PM nitaree So tell us everything we need to know
2014-01-30 07:07:16 PM nitaree Thats good
2014-01-30 07:07:22 PM kathyhughes from the beginning?
2014-01-30 07:07:28 PM nitaree yes...ha
2014-01-30 07:07:44 PM kathyhughes I can answer anything you need tonight
2014-01-30 07:08:08 PM juniorbull HOW ABOUT A CLASS ON CONTINUING ED ON ONGOING ACTIVITY PROFESSIONAL CLASSES AS FAR AS WHERE TO ATTEND AND ALL PROGRAMS RELATING TO ACTIVITY PROFESSIONALS.
2014-01-30 07:08:13 PM nitaree I am sure we are sponges...
2014-01-30 07:08:23 PM nitaree okay
2014-01-30 07:08:38 PM kathyhughes Steve where do you live?
2014-01-30 07:08:51 PM juniorbull I LIVE IN LONGMONT COLORADO
2014-01-30 07:09:12 PM suzanneoliver I used to live in Leadville then Rifle
2014-01-30 07:09:22 PM kathyhughes Colorado has a very active state association
2014-01-30 07:09:33 PM kathyhughes CAPA
2014-01-30 07:09:44 PM nitaree I need to learn how to play board games...any classes on that?
2014-01-30 07:09:47 PM kathyhughes I have been a speaker at their conferences
2014-01-30 07:09:48 PM juniorbull JUST HIRED ON AT LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA IN LONGMONT AS REC,COORDINATOR FOR DEMENTIA AND MEMORY UNIT
2014-01-30 07:09:51 PM kdillon left the chat room
2014-01-30 07:10:30 PM joannem Good for you...do you have any experience? I'm asking because I have found it challenging getting a position...am new to the field?
2014-01-30 07:10:30 PM nitaree Impressive
2014-01-30 07:10:38 PM kathyhughes with the Baby Boomers coming to facilities its a good thing to know about
2014-01-30 07:11:16 PM kathyhughes Its all about networking with the other activity professionals
2014-01-30 07:11:23 PM kathyhughes and getting to know them
2014-01-30 07:11:23 PM shelly76 Congratulations!!(y)
2014-01-30 07:11:33 PM kathyhughes and attending their meetings
2014-01-30 07:11:35 PM juniorbull YES .I HEARD OF THEM I AM GOING TO LOOK INTO ALL THIS. I HAVE VOLUNTEERED FOR 5 YEARS FULL TIME AND DECIDED TO GET BACK ON PAYROLL.
2014-01-30 07:11:48 PM nitaree I am new too.....my frustration is the salary...I was not expecting a great salry, but for assistant is not good
2014-01-30 07:11:51 PM kathyhughes Good ideas
2014-01-30 07:11:59 PM joannem I am planning to attend the Feb Attleboro MA meeting...
2014-01-30 07:12:22 PM kathyhughes How close are you to Poughkeepsie?
2014-01-30 07:12:27 PM nitaree I attended my fisrt association meeting a couple weeks ago
2014-01-30 07:12:36 PM shelly76 Where are state meetings in NY,Kathy
2014-01-30 07:12:45 PM kathyhughes You have to get out there and meet people
2014-01-30 07:12:56 PM joannem I'm in Massachusetts, towards Cape Cod.
2014-01-30 07:13:07 PM kathyhughes Unfortunately there isn't right now Michelle
2014-01-30 07:13:21 PM scalabrese I have a question even though it varies and I am sure there is no set amount but once we finish this class what would be the going hourly rate for an activity director? once i am done with class I plan on hopefully becoming nationally certified but i would like to ask for a raise. What are we worth Kathy?? lol!!
2014-01-30 07:13:31 PM shelly76 ohhh...Whats in Poughkeepsie?
2014-01-30 07:13:44 PM kathyhughes But e-mail me and I can put you in touch with Linda Redhead who is active in your area
2014-01-30 07:13:45 PM kpachan Great question!
2014-01-30 07:13:48 PM nitaree Exactly....
2014-01-30 07:14:04 PM joannem Kathy...do you mean me?
2014-01-30 07:14:11 PM kathyhughes Yes
2014-01-30 07:14:18 PM kathyhughes and Michelle
2014-01-30 07:14:23 PM joannem OK...that would be great...thank you!
2014-01-30 07:14:25 PM nitaree I am in area.....and offered $13/hr
2014-01-30 07:14:30 PM shelly76 I've heard her name mentioned...thank you!!
2014-01-30 07:14:49 PM kathyhughes Okay pay scale for activity directors...hard to tell
2014-01-30 07:14:56 PM suzanneoliver I make $13 now but think it's worth more
2014-01-30 07:15:16 PM kathyhughes Lets say that your salary should be that of a Nurse Manager on a Unit
2014-01-30 07:15:23 PM nitaree I want to be fabulous...but cant work for $13
2014-01-30 07:15:40 PM kathyhughes It depends on a lot of factors
2014-01-30 07:15:50 PM kathyhughes the size of the facility
2014-01-30 07:15:55 PM scalabrese i know it depends on facility and area, experience but is there a ballpark
2014-01-30 07:15:59 PM kathyhughes the location of the facility
2014-01-30 07:16:01 PM nitaree True
2014-01-30 07:16:11 PM kathyhughes and the age of the facility
2014-01-30 07:16:21 PM nitaree I made $15/hr weekends last year
2014-01-30 07:16:31 PM juniorbull I THINK THE EXPERIENCE IS IMPORTANT AND DEPENDS ON WHERE YOU HAVE BEEN
2014-01-30 07:16:33 PM kathyhughes I would find out what a nurse manager makes in your area
2014-01-30 07:16:51 PM scalabrese ok thank you
2014-01-30 07:16:52 PM kathyhughes and you can always ask for a raise...whats the worse that could happen?
2014-01-30 07:16:53 PM nitaree This facilty is about the same size
2014-01-30 07:17:11 PM juniorbull DOESNT CERTIFICATIONS MATTER KATHY
2014-01-30 07:17:23 PM suzanneoliver When we get our census up a little more I am going to ask for raise
2014-01-30 07:17:26 PM kathyhughes I was at my facility for 30 years and when I left 8 years ago I was making 30,00
2014-01-30 07:17:27 PM nitaree How can I findout about a nurse manager salary in this area
2014-01-30 07:17:38 PM kathyhughes Certification does help
2014-01-30 07:17:39 PM joannem Go to www.salary.com...
2014-01-30 07:17:46 PM nitaree okay
2014-01-30 07:18:06 PM nitaree I know I shouldnt atter, but feel cheated...I am working so hard
2014-01-30 07:18:08 PM kathyhughes I would call the HR dept at other facilities in the area that are about the same size as yours
2014-01-30 07:18:23 PM kathyhughes There is a cure for that Anita
2014-01-30 07:18:30 PM kathyhughes Don;t work so hard!
2014-01-30 07:18:34 PM nitaree ha
2014-01-30 07:18:53 PM nitaree I want to be the best and learn fast and furious
2014-01-30 07:18:58 PM nitaree I feel behind
2014-01-30 07:19:07 PM kathyhughes I was working 10 hours a day until I figured out that I was making less than minimum wage
2014-01-30 07:19:11 PM kathyhughes that stopped me
2014-01-30 07:19:21 PM nitaree Wake up call
2014-01-30 07:19:21 PM kathyhughes and the work will always be there
2014-01-30 07:19:21 PM scalabrese great idea! i just want to know what i should ask for when i do finish up classes
2014-01-30 07:19:23 PM kpachan wowza
2014-01-30 07:19:25 PM nitaree good for you
2014-01-30 07:19:40 PM kathyhughes and you have to streamline the paperwork
2014-01-30 07:19:42 PM scalabrese i dont want to seem unrealistic but dont want cheated either
2014-01-30 07:19:44 PM suzanneoliver I do feel like I have learned to use my time better am not so worried about getting everything done
2014-01-30 07:20:14 PM nitaree There is so much to do...so many expectations
2014-01-30 07:20:15 PM kathyhughes ow big is your facility Stefanie? How many people live there
2014-01-30 07:20:28 PM scalabrese right now we have 74
2014-01-30 07:20:32 PM nitaree Wehave 110 AL and 15 MC
2014-01-30 07:20:34 PM kathyhughes The only expectations is that the residents be happy
2014-01-30 07:20:50 PM nitaree Good philopsy
2014-01-30 07:20:53 PM kathyhughes How big will the facility be?
2014-01-30 07:21:00 PM kpachan Quality of life is the key puzzle piece!
2014-01-30 07:21:10 PM kathyhughes Your expectations are making you work hard
2014-01-30 07:21:13 PM scalabrese we could hold 88 i believe
2014-01-30 07:21:15 PM kathyhughes Right Kali
2014-01-30 07:21:30 PM kathyhughes and how many staff people for activities will you have?
2014-01-30 07:21:46 PM kathyhughes and is the facility a skilled nursing facility
2014-01-30 07:21:51 PM kpachan I currently direct 1 full time, 2 part time and 2 on calls
2014-01-30 07:21:54 PM kathyhughes and how old is it?
2014-01-30 07:21:55 PM scalabrese me and then one full time and one part time employee
2014-01-30 07:21:56 PM nitaree We have a director and one assistant here
2014-01-30 07:22:10 PM nitaree 7 years old
2014-01-30 07:22:40 PM kathyhughes Your medicaid rate is based on the age of the facility and where you are
2014-01-30 07:22:54 PM scalabrese but i also look at it as we are not privately owned we are a corporation
2014-01-30 07:23:07 PM nitaree We do not take medicaid
2014-01-30 07:23:08 PM kathyhughes that has nothing to do with it
2014-01-30 07:23:12 PM scalabrese really?
2014-01-30 07:23:17 PM kathyhughes really
2014-01-30 07:23:23 PM scalabrese thats crazy
2014-01-30 07:23:26 PM kpachan WOW- no medicaid!
2014-01-30 07:23:31 PM kpachan How do you get paid!
2014-01-30 07:23:38 PM kathyhughes each facility has a rate that they are paid
2014-01-30 07:23:39 PM nitaree Really
2014-01-30 07:23:51 PM kathyhughes id f they take Medicaid
2014-01-30 07:24:31 PM scalabrese we are an older building i do know that, only thing not looking so great
2014-01-30 07:24:37 PM kathyhughes You can ask for the RUG score and info about how they increase the level of care that they give if you take Medicaid
2014-01-30 07:24:43 PM juniorbull im learning to see that all cannot be done and the resident is number 1. how does the corporate see you as a director? what is their expectation kathy?
2014-01-30 07:24:51 PM nitaree And.....if Activities are so important....why do we have such small budgets?
2014-01-30 07:25:28 PM kathyhughes Their expectations would be that you pass survey and that the residents are happy
2014-01-30 07:25:36 PM kathyhughes and what they see you do
2014-01-30 07:25:45 PM kathyhughes and that you are a team player
2014-01-30 07:25:57 PM kathyhughes even if the team is dysfunctional
2014-01-30 07:26:03 PM nitaree I dont want to just put on a show- I have seen that so much and it ticks me off
2014-01-30 07:26:10 PM kathyhughes Activities are only important to us
2014-01-30 07:26:17 PM kathyhughes and the residents
2014-01-30 07:26:25 PM nitaree Sad
2014-01-30 07:26:27 PM suzanneoliver I think most people don't realize how much we have to accomplish
2014-01-30 07:26:34 PM nitaree I agree
2014-01-30 07:26:34 PM kathyhughes and the rest of the staff thinks that they are important
2014-01-30 07:26:36 PM juniorbull so streamlining is so important .with regard to paperwork
2014-01-30 07:26:42 PM nitaree Its a really hard job
2014-01-30 07:26:45 PM kathyhughes right Steve
2014-01-30 07:26:52 PM kathyhughes its not for the weak
2014-01-30 07:27:02 PM juniorbull amen
2014-01-30 07:27:05 PM nitaree thats for sure
2014-01-30 07:27:06 PM kathyhughes Think of it this way
2014-01-30 07:27:07 PM 131570 enter the chat room
2014-01-30 07:27:16 PM kathyhughes Hello Leah
2014-01-30 07:27:19 PM shelly76 Absolutley ...If I hear one more person say how easy my and my staffs jobs are, I'll scream
2014-01-30 07:27:20 PM 131570 Hello
2014-01-30 07:27:36 PM kpachan we here that as well at our facility
2014-01-30 07:27:39 PM joannem Tell them to walk a day in your shoes...
2014-01-30 07:27:41 PM 131570 Ahh. I came in at the right time I guess lol
2014-01-30 07:27:43 PM kathyhughes So its time to do some educating of staff and other depts
2014-01-30 07:27:47 PM kathyhughes You did
2014-01-30 07:27:56 PM nitaree I think so too
2014-01-30 07:27:57 PM kpachan We have talked about job shadowing
2014-01-30 07:27:59 PM kathyhughes welcome to the evening chat about us!
2014-01-30 07:28:05 PM 131570 I get what you mean by that. I hear it all the time. "Your job seems so fun and easy"
2014-01-30 07:28:22 PM nitaree It is fun--- easy no
2014-01-30 07:28:29 PM kathyhughes Invite one staff member a week to do one activity with you for an hour
2014-01-30 07:28:44 PM nitaree I cant tell you how many times I think OMG, what are you thinking?
2014-01-30 07:28:46 PM 131570 That would be a good idea.
2014-01-30 07:28:47 PM kathyhughes And think of some 15 minute inservices that you can do
2014-01-30 07:28:48 PM suzanneoliver I tell my friends that I don't EVER want anyone to say or think that all we do is play bingo
2014-01-30 07:28:53 PM joannem Great idea! An hour of an activity can be a very long time...
2014-01-30 07:28:58 PM scalabrese lol we talked about this last week! lol! they think we only play games and do nothing else
2014-01-30 07:29:00 PM kathyhughes yes it can be
2014-01-30 07:29:08 PM kathyhughes right you do!
2014-01-30 07:29:11 PM kathyhughes Own it!
2014-01-30 07:29:13 PM scalabrese especially in bingo
2014-01-30 07:29:22 PM shelly76 Its so frustrating...
2014-01-30 07:29:35 PM nitaree Thats why we need each other
2014-01-30 07:29:37 PM kathyhughes Listen
2014-01-30 07:29:44 PM shelly76 I dont feel we are given the proper respect
2014-01-30 07:29:47 PM juniorbull ok
2014-01-30 07:30:00 PM kathyhughes I would sit at my desk and say I can't believe they pay me to do this
2014-01-30 07:30:21 PM kathyhughes and the next day I would say they don't pay me enough to do this
2014-01-30 07:30:26 PM nitaree ha
2014-01-30 07:30:28 PM kpachan :)
2014-01-30 07:30:29 PM scalabrese i agree
2014-01-30 07:30:31 PM shelly76 lol
2014-01-30 07:30:33 PM kathyhughes So yes they pay you to play
2014-01-30 07:30:43 PM 131570 I especially pride myself on the fact that I know the residents very well. I think when I am able to divert a resident with dementia when someone from the nursing staff couldn't, it shows I know a little more than bingo
2014-01-30 07:30:43 PM kathyhughes and no one thinks that play is a job
2014-01-30 07:30:51 PM nitaree but....we are PRICELESS
2014-01-30 07:30:51 PM scalabrese but its not all fun and games!
2014-01-30 07:31:02 PM suzanneoliver I just want to tell my admin that the nurses have aids the therapy dept has two or three different people but I'm expected to do all mine on my own
2014-01-30 07:31:02 PM 131570 We are priceless!!
2014-01-30 07:31:15 PM nitaree we have apurpose...but no one sees the purpose
2014-01-30 07:31:16 PM joannem I think the name "Activity Director" gives it a demeaning connotation...
2014-01-30 07:31:18 PM kathyhughes I know that and you know that, but have we educated staff to know that
2014-01-30 07:31:26 PM shelly76 We ARE priceless!!!
2014-01-30 07:31:33 PM shelly76 I've tried...
2014-01-30 07:31:34 PM kathyhughes I think its wonderful Joanne
2014-01-30 07:31:43 PM kathyhughes I own it and am proud of it
2014-01-30 07:31:51 PM kpachan We have titled it " Resident Services Director"
2014-01-30 07:32:06 PM juniorbull not all can be director joannem
2014-01-30 07:32:07 PM suzanneoliver that's a good name
2014-01-30 07:32:20 PM scalabrese we bring happiness, meaning, and fun to the residents! I enjoy it as weel
2014-01-30 07:32:21 PM scalabrese wll
2014-01-30 07:32:25 PM shelly76 it seems to work for a week and then everyone forgets
2014-01-30 07:32:26 PM kathyhughes I think that we have to be Activity Professionals and own it all the way
2014-01-30 07:32:30 PM scalabrese well, LOL cant type
2014-01-30 07:32:32 PM joannem For the department as a whole...
2014-01-30 07:32:38 PM juniorbull its a great title and job for the residents to know us
2014-01-30 07:32:40 PM 131570 That has a nice ring to it....since we provide alot more services than just the 'activities'
2014-01-30 07:33:02 PM nitaree I think in 5 years we will be in hot demand
2014-01-30 07:33:14 PM 131570 I hope so nitaree!
2014-01-30 07:33:19 PM nitaree for sure
2014-01-30 07:33:22 PM kathyhughes See we come up with all sorts of names to make us seem more important to who?
2014-01-30 07:33:29 PM nitaree We are a head of our time
2014-01-30 07:33:47 PM kathyhughes The residents know activities
2014-01-30 07:33:49 PM nitaree I want to be important to my residents- no one else
2014-01-30 07:33:51 PM 131570 Well I suppose youre right Kathy. We know we are important so who cares what people call us
2014-01-30 07:33:56 PM kathyhughes they don't want therapy
2014-01-30 07:34:03 PM kathyhughes right
2014-01-30 07:34:03 PM shelly76 Right!!
2014-01-30 07:34:07 PM 131570 lol. No they do not!!
2014-01-30 07:34:08 PM kpachan lol
2014-01-30 07:34:18 PM kathyhughes we muddy the waters by changing titles
2014-01-30 07:34:29 PM nitaree True
2014-01-30 07:34:34 PM joannem I have seen the term "Life Engagement" that seems more accurate to what we do...
2014-01-30 07:34:52 PM nitaree I know the residents enjoy and appreciate what we do
2014-01-30 07:35:01 PM kathyhughes Whatever makes people happy with their jobs but we still do activities
2014-01-30 07:35:05 PM nitaree Life Enrichment
2014-01-30 07:35:19 PM joannem Yes, that's good too Anita!
2014-01-30 07:35:22 PM kathyhughes So we have to be proactive for the profession
2014-01-30 07:35:23 PM 131570 THis is true
2014-01-30 07:35:30 PM kpachan I agree, I think we provide the activities to enhance their dily living and promote their happiness
2014-01-30 07:35:32 PM kathyhughes and teach people what we do
2014-01-30 07:35:36 PM nitaree yes
2014-01-30 07:35:47 PM joannem Agreed!
2014-01-30 07:35:57 PM nitaree Teach the CNA's to be activity assitants
2014-01-30 07:35:58 PM shelly76 I am trying to get the facility to go back to "ACTIVITES Department"...I am PROUD to be an Activities Professional
2014-01-30 07:36:07 PM kathyhughes and teaching starts with showing staff (all staff including the ADM) that we have regulations to adhere to
2014-01-30 07:36:09 PM juniorbull name is nothing but the action and quality we give is most important
2014-01-30 07:36:16 PM kathyhughes and that we have a place at the table
2014-01-30 07:36:27 PM nitaree A BIG place
2014-01-30 07:36:34 PM kathyhughes if we don't do the MDS3 then its not done right?

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