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2015-01-29 06:49:30 PM kathyhughes and the cold...which I love
2015-01-29 06:50:01 PM 11261971 Yes, and the cold! It actually has been fairly warm here. Over the past week it has been in the 30's
2015-01-29 06:50:39 PM 11261971 I guess I have to learn to love the cold and snow :) I do like to vacation each winter. A little get away :)
2015-01-29 06:50:51 PM kathyhughes And it was here today, but I think that we are going to get a cold snap so at the least the snow will sparkle!
2015-01-29 06:51:28 PM 11261971 Yes, a cold front is coming our way too. Oh well, we just deal with it I guess
2015-01-29 06:51:43 PM kathyhughes I love this time of year...not a summer person
2015-01-29 06:51:56 PM kathyhughes So how are the classes going?
2015-01-29 06:52:36 PM 11261971 I love the summer. Although I do enjoy ice fishing. The classes are going well. I'm really enjoying it and am glad I decided to do it with this network
2015-01-29 06:53:02 PM kathyhughes So am I! Who did you take the MEPAP1 with?
2015-01-29 06:54:14 PM 11261971 It has been a few years and I am having a brain spasism. haha. I'll think of it yet ;)
2015-01-29 06:54:37 PM kathyhughes Did you take it online?
2015-01-29 06:55:14 PM 11261971 Yes I did. It was local as well. I enjoyed that but wanted to try this network.
2015-01-29 06:55:32 PM kathyhughes ADN has a lot to offer
2015-01-29 06:55:44 PM kathyhughes I hope that you look through some of the resources
2015-01-29 06:56:08 PM 11261971 yes it does. I actually have been working as the activity director for a few years so it is nice to learn some new things.
2015-01-29 06:56:22 PM kathyhughes I totally agree..
2015-01-29 06:56:41 PM kimleon enter the chat room
2015-01-29 06:56:47 PM kathyhughes Hello Kim
2015-01-29 06:56:52 PM kimleon Hello!
2015-01-29 06:56:54 PM 11261971 I am reading alot of the resources. I actually have worked where I work for 23 years.
2015-01-29 06:57:25 PM 11261971 Hi Kim:) My name is Joanie. This is my first time chatting due to my computer acting up
2015-01-29 06:57:35 PM kathyhughes That is great....I worked at the same facility for 30+ years so I know what its like
2015-01-29 06:57:47 PM johnhernandez enter the chat room
2015-01-29 06:57:52 PM 11261971 We must like what we do :)
2015-01-29 06:57:54 PM kathyhughes Hello John
2015-01-29 06:58:04 PM kathyhughes How are you all doing?
2015-01-29 06:58:07 PM johnhernandez Hi everyone
2015-01-29 06:58:14 PM 11261971 Hello :)
2015-01-29 06:58:32 PM janicewatts enter the chat room
2015-01-29 06:58:36 PM kathyhughes Whats new?
2015-01-29 06:58:41 PM kathyhughes Hello Janice
2015-01-29 06:58:51 PM kimleon Hi Joanie, my computer is acting up right now :) Hopefully it will make it through the chat.
2015-01-29 06:58:55 PM janicewatts hi everone
2015-01-29 06:59:13 PM kathyhughes be right back to shew people into this room
2015-01-29 06:59:48 PM janicewatts Is everyone ready for the final?
2015-01-29 06:59:57 PM tbostic enter the chat room
2015-01-29 07:00:04 PM tomilee enter the chat room
2015-01-29 07:00:05 PM kathyhughes left the chat room
2015-01-29 07:00:06 PM johnhernandez I hope so
2015-01-29 07:00:07 PM kathyhughes enter the chat room
2015-01-29 07:00:12 PM 11261971 Me too :)
2015-01-29 07:00:22 PM kathyhughes Back!
2015-01-29 07:00:31 PM janicewatts ok
2015-01-29 07:00:33 PM kathyhughes Hello Teresa and Tomi
2015-01-29 07:00:37 PM kathyhughes I am back
2015-01-29 07:00:41 PM tomilee hi all
2015-01-29 07:00:43 PM tbostic Hello...
2015-01-29 07:00:51 PM 11261971 ok :) and hello everyone
2015-01-29 07:01:03 PM kathyhughes How are you all doing?
2015-01-29 07:01:31 PM kathyhughes What do you all have planned for Feb?
2015-01-29 07:01:32 PM tomilee would be doing better , but that flu bug has hit here and we all have it
2015-01-29 07:01:33 PM janicewatts trying to stay warm, how about you?
2015-01-29 07:01:50 PM 11261971 oh gosh, darn flu
2015-01-29 07:01:52 PM kathyhughes I am doing greeat watching the snow
2015-01-29 07:02:00 PM kathyhughes Hope that you get better
2015-01-29 07:02:14 PM tomilee thank you
2015-01-29 07:02:21 PM janicewatts Vallentines party, with Elvis's lost brother
2015-01-29 07:02:32 PM kathyhughes Elvis's lost brother?
2015-01-29 07:02:45 PM tomilee planing a valentines party and vote in a queen and king
2015-01-29 07:02:47 PM 11261971 We are having a sweethearts dinner.
2015-01-29 07:03:06 PM kimleon Super Bowl party this Sunday, Valentine's party, Valentine's crafts, President's Day trivia & social . . . .and more!
2015-01-29 07:03:14 PM kathyhughes Feb is full of celebrations for such a small month!
2015-01-29 07:03:18 PM janicewatts He's a guy that sings Elvis songs for nursing homes
2015-01-29 07:03:24 PM kathyhughes Oh
2015-01-29 07:03:30 PM johnhernandez Valentines Happy Hour and Mardi Gras Birthday party
2015-01-29 07:03:37 PM 11261971 We also are going to an airport and dining while watch planes. Pretty fun :)
2015-01-29 07:03:43 PM kimleon Yes it is! If I could fit it all in, I would do Chinese New Year & mardi Gras, too!
2015-01-29 07:03:55 PM 11261971 that sounds fun
2015-01-29 07:04:08 PM janicewatts that sounds like fun
2015-01-29 07:04:23 PM kathyhughes How about March? Any ideas?
2015-01-29 07:05:02 PM nakeshab enter the chat room
2015-01-29 07:05:17 PM johnhernandez Im hoping to get a tour of the new Fire House they built down the street for us
2015-01-29 07:05:17 PM kimleon Havent' thought much about March, yet, but will definitely do a St. Patrick's Day party.
2015-01-29 07:05:18 PM kathyhughes Hello Nekasha
2015-01-29 07:05:21 PM colleenb enter the chat room
2015-01-29 07:05:23 PM janicewatts Search for the pot of gold, and strick it rich bingo
2015-01-29 07:05:24 PM nakeshab hello class
2015-01-29 07:05:30 PM kathyhughes Great idea John
2015-01-29 07:05:40 PM colleenb Hello All
2015-01-29 07:05:45 PM 11261971 I usually ask residents what they would like- eventwise, outings and so fourth. They are pretty easy to please though. I'm thinking a St Patricks party too
2015-01-29 07:05:48 PM nakeshab what is tonights topic
2015-01-29 07:06:00 PM tinajg enter the chat room
2015-01-29 07:06:03 PM kathyhughes We had a firehouse down the street and I had the ladies bake for them and we would deliver it once a month
2015-01-29 07:06:08 PM kathyhughes Hello Tina
2015-01-29 07:06:22 PM johnhernandez thats agreat idea
2015-01-29 07:06:24 PM 11261971 Thats a neat idea Kathy
2015-01-29 07:06:25 PM kathyhughes Some late winter activities
2015-01-29 07:06:26 PM kimleon We seem to have a lot of people who could use one-to-one visits/activities lately. How do you all decide which residents get one-to-one?
2015-01-29 07:06:36 PM kathyhughes The ladies LOVED the firemen
2015-01-29 07:06:50 PM johnhernandez Im sure they did.lol
2015-01-29 07:06:52 PM kathyhughes Good questioon KIm
2015-01-29 07:07:17 PM nakeshab we did pumkin bread for the staff
2015-01-29 07:07:21 PM tinajg hi
2015-01-29 07:07:30 PM kathyhughes If you have residents who were social and are now in their rooms.... they might need activities
2015-01-29 07:07:32 PM 11261971 We usually do one to ones with residents who are lonley and dont have much family. Also for those who are unable to participate due to cognition...etc
2015-01-29 07:07:34 PM kathyhughes 1-1
2015-01-29 07:07:35 PM kimleon I feel like there are more that would LIKE one-to-one than we can manage, so I'm trying to figure out who really needs it.
2015-01-29 07:08:04 PM kathyhughes Remember that it depends on the residents and what they need
2015-01-29 07:08:21 PM kathyhughes Some people do need a daily 1-1 activity
2015-01-29 07:08:25 PM 11261971 Yes, individualize each person
2015-01-29 07:08:41 PM johnhernandez It's hard when the resident just wants to left alone.
2015-01-29 07:08:41 PM 11261971 It can be very hard with little staff
2015-01-29 07:08:50 PM kathyhughes We scheduled at least 3 hours for each staff person a day to do 1-1 activities
2015-01-29 07:08:54 PM janicewatts I have some that do
2015-01-29 07:09:01 PM 11261971 wow!! that is great
2015-01-29 07:09:11 PM nakeshab we have more alert resident that will go to the rooms and invite the other residents to come. it's called bring a friend
2015-01-29 07:09:14 PM kathyhughes and remember that they can be quick visits daily
2015-01-29 07:09:28 PM kimleon That helps to know, kathyhughes.
2015-01-29 07:09:49 PM 11261971 we also do pop in visits as well. Just checking in, saying hello and asking them if anything is needed
2015-01-29 07:09:59 PM kathyhughes What would you do.......if I was a resident in your facility and did not want to come out of my room
2015-01-29 07:10:19 PM kathyhughes Would I be labled "at risk for social isolation"?
2015-01-29 07:10:44 PM janicewatts I would go to them, and do activities that they enjoy
2015-01-29 07:10:46 PM 11261971 Well, I would look at the situation because it could be numerous reasons why... Depression, history of a solitary lifestyle
2015-01-29 07:10:49 PM kimleon I think it would depend on whether you do activities independently in your room, have visitors, seem content/happy, etc.
2015-01-29 07:10:53 PM nakeshab i'm down to one assistant now due to budget cuts so for the 1:1 residents we have to make it quick by going in the room speaking and asking if they would like the tv or radio on
2015-01-29 07:11:12 PM johnhernandez I let the nurse know about them and have the nurse check on them for any illness
2015-01-29 07:11:32 PM kathyhughes Would you lable me as socially isolated?
2015-01-29 07:12:09 PM nakeshab care plan them for social isolation and then check in on them 3 times a week
2015-01-29 07:12:34 PM 11261971 It depends on the situation. If the person wants and enjoys being alone. That is their right. But yes, they would be considered soically isolated. I think
2015-01-29 07:12:39 PM kathyhughes but maybe they don't have social skills to manage a group
2015-01-29 07:12:44 PM tbostic Not if you're busy in your room, and you get company, talk on your phone, talk to staff
2015-01-29 07:13:12 PM nakeshab then find out why they choose to isolate themselves and use another approach to getting them to come out
2015-01-29 07:13:18 PM kathyhughes I will be busy in my room motivating my roommate to go to activities
2015-01-29 07:13:22 PM 11261971 I had a lady who didin't come out of her room for over a year. She had mental illnesss. Care plan was very spicific
2015-01-29 07:13:44 PM kathyhughes But being in ones room might be what the resident prefers
2015-01-29 07:13:54 PM kathyhughes and does not like people
2015-01-29 07:13:55 PM tbostic right
2015-01-29 07:13:58 PM 11261971 yes, I agree
2015-01-29 07:14:09 PM 11261971 It depends on each person
2015-01-29 07:14:16 PM kathyhughes I would only come out when the state is there to inspect
2015-01-29 07:14:28 PM kathyhughes and I would be busy on my computer
2015-01-29 07:14:42 PM kathyhughes and I don't expect company
2015-01-29 07:14:58 PM nakeshab that is their right but you will have to find out what they like to do in their room like reading, music, puzzles, cards or tv
2015-01-29 07:15:05 PM kathyhughes I had a resident who loved his TV
2015-01-29 07:15:19 PM tinajg and ensure that they are doing it
2015-01-29 07:15:29 PM tinajg but the tv must be on
2015-01-29 07:15:42 PM kathyhughes I stopped by every day on my way to my office to drop off the TV schedule from the paper for him
2015-01-29 07:15:54 PM tinajg nice
2015-01-29 07:15:58 PM kathyhughes So was that a 1-1 activity?
2015-01-29 07:16:07 PM nakeshab thats true thats when the staff doi a quick check when getting other residents to the activities
2015-01-29 07:16:11 PM tinajg no a room visit
2015-01-29 07:16:19 PM kathyhughes really why?
2015-01-29 07:16:32 PM 11261971 does a one to one need to be a certain amount of time?
2015-01-29 07:16:47 PM 11261971 I would have just called that a pop in visit
2015-01-29 07:16:48 PM colleenb Kathy How many one on ones did you have total?
2015-01-29 07:17:01 PM kathyhughes There are no regulations that state a specific amount of time with a resident
2015-01-29 07:17:08 PM tinajg hmm guess that would be a one to one
2015-01-29 07:17:10 PM 11261971 I didn't know that.
2015-01-29 07:17:13 PM kathyhughes We saw all of the residents everyday
2015-01-29 07:17:24 PM tinajg and it ws the residents interest
2015-01-29 07:17:31 PM kathyhughes right Tina
2015-01-29 07:17:35 PM colleenb oh really i thought it was 30 minutes per person
2015-01-29 07:17:40 PM kathyhughes No
2015-01-29 07:17:49 PM kimleon A related question - do other staff besides activity staff document when they do 1-1 or when family/friends visit the resident? If so, how is that done? Because I think a lot more 1-1 with other staff and family/friend visits occur than I am able to document.
2015-01-29 07:17:58 PM colleenb oh you saw every resident every day?
2015-01-29 07:18:08 PM colleenb Is that normal? I dont do that
2015-01-29 07:18:08 PM kathyhughes yes we did
2015-01-29 07:18:21 PM kathyhughes Between all the activities staff we did
2015-01-29 07:18:32 PM kimleon How many staff and how many residents did you have kathyhughes?
2015-01-29 07:18:44 PM kathyhughes When families visit and the resident prefers that I would document that
2015-01-29 07:18:45 PM nakeshab thats how we do it daily
2015-01-29 07:19:04 PM kathyhughes I had 160 residents and 3.5 staff
2015-01-29 07:19:07 PM tbostic We're in each room everyday, too
2015-01-29 07:19:27 PM nakeshab 180 residents with 1 assistant
2015-01-29 07:19:37 PM colleenb we only viist the residents one on one who do not come out of their room. If they are alert and oriented X3 and choose not to attend OOR programs then we just let that be
2015-01-29 07:19:50 PM kimleon How did you coordinate that, kathyhughes? Was each staff person assigned to specific residents or a certain floor/unit?
2015-01-29 07:19:56 PM 11261971 So, I'm confused. I can count a one to one when I just pop in and visit? Is that correct?
2015-01-29 07:20:04 PM kathyhughes Also....remember that a resident has the right to make a choice so when we would invite the person to activities if they say no....that is a choice
2015-01-29 07:20:08 PM tinajg my administrator had me remove fine dining with music from my program. he said the music during this time wasn't a activity, it was a dining experience. I used this time for soft jazz to capture those who like music but may not attend planned activities.
2015-01-29 07:20:18 PM nakeshab true
2015-01-29 07:20:21 PM kathyhughes Yes Joanie
2015-01-29 07:20:32 PM 11261971 well, thats awesome:))
2015-01-29 07:20:49 PM tinajg please help me
2015-01-29 07:20:54 PM colleenb Yes Tina we capture music in the DR as a one on one
2015-01-29 07:21:02 PM kathyhughes We had a variety of cart activities that we scheduled on the calendar
2015-01-29 07:21:17 PM colleenb Oh is that a state requirment?
2015-01-29 07:21:19 PM kathyhughes Such as a Happy Hour Cart, a craft cart
2015-01-29 07:21:20 PM tinajg so is my argument correct?
2015-01-29 07:21:34 PM tbostic magazine/library carts
2015-01-29 07:21:51 PM kathyhughes There are no state regulations for 1-1 activities
2015-01-29 07:21:57 PM kathyhughes yes it is
2015-01-29 07:21:57 PM colleenb also is it a state requirment to visit the one on ones at least three times a week
2015-01-29 07:22:12 PM kathyhughes there are no regulations
2015-01-29 07:22:21 PM tinajg interesting! thank you
2015-01-29 07:22:25 PM colleenb Oh wow I NEVER knew that, so why do facilites get cited for one on ones?
2015-01-29 07:22:29 PM janicewatts yes
2015-01-29 07:22:29 PM kathyhughes You are required to meet the needs and interests of your resident
2015-01-29 07:22:30 PM tbostic carts are great on therapy halls-they never want to do "group"activities
2015-01-29 07:22:47 PM tinajg no documentation or wrong documentation 1:1
2015-01-29 07:22:51 PM 11261971 I mostly schedule my one to ones 2 times per week, spending 15-20 min. with each resident.
2015-01-29 07:23:02 PM tinajg no no
2015-01-29 07:23:07 PM kathyhughes because they do not document nor do they have evidence that they were there
2015-01-29 07:23:15 PM tinajg state will add and multiply
2015-01-29 07:23:28 PM colleenb Oh okay that makes sense we documnet everything
2015-01-29 07:23:33 PM tinajg tell'm teach(y)
2015-01-29 07:23:35 PM kathyhughes Residents, staff and families would need to know that the resident is involved in 1-1 activities
2015-01-29 07:23:57 PM colleenb yes of course
2015-01-29 07:24:05 PM colleenb same as the attendance
2015-01-29 07:24:06 PM nakeshab of course
2015-01-29 07:24:23 PM kathyhughes How do they know that the resident received a 1-1 visit?
2015-01-29 07:24:45 PM nakeshab there is paperwork for that
2015-01-29 07:24:48 PM colleenb the documents
2015-01-29 07:24:53 PM kathyhughes I am a family member who visits on Sundays......how do I know
2015-01-29 07:24:59 PM janicewatts with doc
2015-01-29 07:25:06 PM colleenb we documnet family visits as well
2015-01-29 07:25:09 PM kathyhughes seriously you rely on the documentation?
2015-01-29 07:25:27 PM 11261971 I have a sheet that we document them. One for each resident. I also document time spent, what we did and their reaction. Is all this needed?
2015-01-29 07:25:40 PM nakeshab we make it known and it is discussed in care plans and a phone call
2015-01-29 07:25:47 PM tomilee left the chat room
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2015-01-29 07:25:53 PM kathyhughes Okay...we are not getting this
2015-01-29 07:26:08 PM kimleon We document 1-1 visits as an activity and we use that in our quarterly care plan meetings as well as verbal reports from nursing, activities, dining, social services staff who are at the care plan meeting.
2015-01-29 07:26:22 PM kathyhughes the documentation is wonderful and that will satisfy the surveyors
2015-01-29 07:26:45 PM kathyhughes but as a family member how do I know that my loved one is involved in 1-1 activities?
2015-01-29 07:26:52 PM colleenb we also document that on care plans and our assessments
2015-01-29 07:26:53 PM janicewatts thats good
2015-01-29 07:26:56 PM johnhernandez just ask the resident
2015-01-29 07:27:03 PM kimleon From the quarterly care plan meetings that family members attend
2015-01-29 07:27:13 PM kathyhughes what if the resident says they don't go to activities
2015-01-29 07:27:22 PM 11261971 Most families attend care conferences.
2015-01-29 07:27:35 PM tinajg involve the family members. provide things for them to do with the resident
2015-01-29 07:27:49 PM nakeshab we tell them face to face, in care plans or a phone call as well as documentation
2015-01-29 07:27:56 PM kathyhughes So what you are all relying on is your documentation, care plans and telling them
2015-01-29 07:27:57 PM colleenb usually they can find items in their room that we use
2015-01-29 07:28:07 PM kimleon What else should we be doing?
2015-01-29 07:28:10 PM colleenb ?
2015-01-29 07:28:11 PM kathyhughes You are almost there colleen
2015-01-29 07:28:26 PM tinajg i believe seeing
2015-01-29 07:28:27 PM kathyhughes See most families and staff are visual
2015-01-29 07:28:29 PM colleenb Show the family the improvments personally
2015-01-29 07:28:46 PM kimleon Photos of the 1-1 activiites?
2015-01-29 07:28:46 PM tinajg pictures of the resident involved
2015-01-29 07:28:55 PM kathyhughes So what about having evidence in the residents rooms?
2015-01-29 07:29:16 PM colleenb show them what we are doing with them when they visit, do the actual activity with the family member in the room
2015-01-29 07:29:30 PM tinajg yes, so they can engage as well, when activities isn't
2015-01-29 07:29:31 PM nakeshab we items that are left in the room for the family\staff to do such as audio books and music and so on....
2015-01-29 07:29:32 PM 11261971 I do post many pics of residents doing different activities, enjoying themselves on outings, events, etc.
2015-01-29 07:29:43 PM kathyhughes An example that I always use is that I had an art professor who was in late stages of ALZ and she was non responsive
2015-01-29 07:29:57 PM 11261971 Families love to see that their loved ones are involved and not just sitting there all day
2015-01-29 07:30:08 PM kathyhughes So once a week I would change out fine art pictures in her room for her to look at
2015-01-29 07:30:20 PM 11261971 neat idea
2015-01-29 07:30:28 PM janicewatts thats cool
2015-01-29 07:30:36 PM kathyhughes I also had witten invitations and items that I would leave in the rooms
2015-01-29 07:30:53 PM kathyhughes I would make copies of the puzzles we did
2015-01-29 07:30:59 PM kathyhughes the crafts that we did
2015-01-29 07:31:14 PM kathyhughes the placemats we made for the 1-1 Happy Hour
2015-01-29 07:31:26 PM nakeshab thats cool
2015-01-29 07:31:39 PM nakeshab we will try those
2015-01-29 07:31:40 PM 11261971 love these ideas
2015-01-29 07:31:45 PM kathyhughes you have to think about having items in the room that proves that the resident was involved in activities
2015-01-29 07:31:57 PM colleenb gotcha!
2015-01-29 07:32:11 PM 11261971 yes, gotch
2015-01-29 07:32:13 PM 11261971 a
2015-01-29 07:32:13 PM kathyhughes Its all in the Marketing assignment from this class
2015-01-29 07:32:47 PM kathyhughes And the more that you leave the more everyone will know that the resident is involved in 1-1 activities
2015-01-29 07:33:01 PM tinajg boom!
2015-01-29 07:33:28 PM kathyhughes And we have to be creative and meet their needs and interests
2015-01-29 07:33:39 PM kathyhughes Any questions?
2015-01-29 07:33:57 PM 11261971 No, I think I got it :)
2015-01-29 07:33:59 PM tinajg not on that, you laid it out
2015-01-29 07:34:02 PM colleenb no
2015-01-29 07:34:05 PM 11261971 thanks
2015-01-29 07:34:10 PM kathyhughes I sure hope so
2015-01-29 07:34:12 PM tinajg :D
2015-01-29 07:34:13 PM tbostic sounds good
2015-01-29 07:34:13 PM nakeshab you can also get ideas from the family as to what their loved ones use to do
2015-01-29 07:34:17 PM kathyhughes Next topic!
2015-01-29 07:34:23 PM tomilee left the chat room
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2015-01-29 07:34:52 PM kathyhughes How about residents who are actively involved in all activities.....how do you care plan for them?
2015-01-29 07:35:27 PM janicewatts do you have to have the ceu to take the nccap
2015-01-29 07:35:34 PM 11261971 I feel activities is a strength for them. As long as they express satisfaction. Or we talk and think of a goal together
2015-01-29 07:36:06 PM colleenb I say Mary will continue to activley participate in OOR programs of her choice at least 3X a week as tolerated X30 or 90 days
2015-01-29 07:36:35 PM kathyhughes You would need 30 clock hours of continuing edcuation within the past 5 years to apply
2015-01-29 07:36:38 PM colleenb Or Mary will continue to activley participate in OOR programs of her choice daily
2015-01-29 07:36:39 PM nakeshab care plan them for participating in activities of choice or participating in almost all activities
2015-01-29 07:37:08 PM janicewatts ok, thanks
2015-01-29 07:37:13 PM colleenb well we have three activites a day each is an hour
2015-01-29 07:37:22 PM tinajg PCC kinda spoil you, you select option that may fit the resident.
2015-01-29 07:37:37 PM kathyhughes thats great Colleen
2015-01-29 07:37:40 PM nakeshab i do that as well
2015-01-29 07:38:01 PM kathyhughes I remember back in the OLD Days ......we had 2 activities a day
2015-01-29 07:38:02 PM tinajg will not be socially isolated...........upon review....invite .....will participate
2015-01-29 07:38:20 PM tomilee ours is pre done too but we can change them to fit the need of the resident
2015-01-29 07:38:43 PM kathyhughes thats good I guess
2015-01-29 07:38:48 PM tinajg lol
2015-01-29 07:38:50 PM kimleon I still ask the resident and/or family member at the care plan meeting if there is anything else they feel needs to be provided in terms of activities. Because sometimes they are very active, but there may be a specific activity they want that we are not doing.
2015-01-29 07:38:56 PM kathyhughes I always had different care plans for each resident
2015-01-29 07:38:57 PM colleenb well sometimes we have to limit it to two for special events like our casino day because it take time to set up and clean up
2015-01-29 07:39:23 PM tinajg care plans are great they make you know your people
2015-01-29 07:39:40 PM kathyhughes as lonf as the residents are happy and engaged that is all that counts
2015-01-29 07:39:47 PM 11261971 Kathy, Where I work, The states does not like to see goals such as : Will participate 3 times per week. They told me they want to see more of an individualized goal. This at times makes it hard for me to think of goals.
2015-01-29 07:39:57 PM nakeshab thats right
2015-01-29 07:40:02 PM kathyhughes They are correct
2015-01-29 07:40:19 PM colleenb for each resident i usually put Staff will invite and offer escort to her favorite OOR programs then i will name some off just to personalize it more
2015-01-29 07:40:20 PM kathyhughes think of the goals that the resident wants to accomplish
2015-01-29 07:40:45 PM tinajg nice short cut for the thought process
2015-01-29 07:40:56 PM kathyhughes do they want to learn something new? Are they involved in activities and should they be more involved?
2015-01-29 07:41:31 PM kathyhughes According to the Guidelines from 2006 the surveyors were told that a number does not tell the whole story
2015-01-29 07:41:40 PM 11261971 I do. But at times, certain residents can be pretty difficult. Especially men who worked- farmed... NOt many interests.
2015-01-29 07:41:42 PM colleenb hmm so Kathy could you give us some examples. Say if a resident is room bound and a resident is actively participating in OOR programs daily how would you care plan that for their goals?
2015-01-29 07:42:02 PM kathyhughes WOW
2015-01-29 07:42:09 PM kathyhughes okay one at a time
2015-01-29 07:42:13 PM 11261971 haha
2015-01-29 07:42:35 PM kathyhughes the men all have goals you have to find out what they would like to do or help with
2015-01-29 07:42:49 PM kathyhughes Help being the key
2015-01-29 07:43:28 PM kathyhughes I had a resident who wanted to attend the craft programs but because of her Parkinson's she would be come frustrated
2015-01-29 07:43:40 PM janicewatts lol
2015-01-29 07:43:56 PM tinajg awe
2015-01-29 07:44:08 PM kathyhughes So her goal was to successfully finish one craft project with adaptations and would display the craft at the craft show
2015-01-29 07:44:21 PM 11261971 awesome
2015-01-29 07:44:25 PM janicewatts is any one having a superbowl party this weekend
2015-01-29 07:44:32 PM kathyhughes We included OT and were able to come up with the craft for her
2015-01-29 07:44:38 PM tinajg empowerment
2015-01-29 07:44:46 PM kimleon Yes, we are having a super bowl party

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