CMS Revised Guidelines for Activities
TrainingPosted on Fri Apr 07, 2006 at 05:33:57 AM EST
You can learn more about the new activities guidelines for nursing homes today via the web:
On April 7, 2006 1:00-3:00 p.m. EST, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will broadcast a two hour presentation via satellite and Internet introducing the new surveyor guidance for the activities and activity director requirements (F248 & F249).
You can watch the streaming broadcast of it for up to a year by clicking here and registering (for free).Goals
The goal of this broadcast is to educate LTC surveyors and providers about the facility’s responsibilities in providing individualized activities to each resident and about the qualifications and responsibilities of the activity director.
Objectives
After viewing this program, participants will be able to:
• Identify key features of the new activities guidance;
• Describe how activities are integrated into the comprehensive care plan;
• Describe key features of the new activities investigative protocol;
• Identify various adaptations that may be used for activities; and
• Describe the responsibilities of the activities director.
The goal of this broadcast is to educate LTC surveyors and providers about the facility’s responsibilities in providing individualized activities to each resident and about the qualifications and responsibilities of the activity director.
Objectives
After viewing this program, participants will be able to:
• Identify key features of the new activities guidance;
• Describe how activities are integrated into the comprehensive care plan;
• Describe key features of the new activities investigative protocol;
• Identify various adaptations that may be used for activities; and
• Describe the responsibilities of the activities director.
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