Implementing Engaging Activity Programs

Course Code: REL-SRC-0-IEAP

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024

Learning Objectives:
List the 7 dimensions of wellness and their importance to each resident.
Describe the steps to create a personalized activity plan of care.
Describe the processes that help evaluate the quality of life of your residents and overall activity program.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

A. About This Course 

B. Learning Objectives

Section 2: The Foundation for the Activity Program

A. Importance of a Quality Activity Program

B. Creating Meaning

C. What Residents Want

D. 7 Dimensions of Whole Person Wellness

E. Review

F. Care Planning

G. Activity Goals

H. Developing an Activity Plan

I. Who Can Provide Activity Support?

J. Assessments

K. Review

L. Summary

Section 3: Interventions and Adaptations

A. Interventions

B. Cognitive Impairment

C. One-to-One Activities

D. Person-Appropriate Activities

E. Interests of Long-Term Residents Vs Short-Term Residents

F. Younger Residents

G. Different Strokes

H. Reviewing and Updating a Care Plan

I. Even the Small Things Count

J. Review

K. Summary

Section 4: Other Considerations for a Quality Activity Program

A. Creating a Quality Monthly Activity Calendar

B. Daily, Weekly,

C. Monthly Standards

D. Planning Ahead

E. Keeping a Fresh Calendar

F. Outings

G. Planning the Week

H. Resident Incentive Wellness Program

I. Summary

Section 5: Evaluating and Assessing the Activity Program

A. Resident Council

B. Keeping Quality Attendance Records

C. Biannual Resident and Family Satisfaction Surveys

D. Awareness of Burnout

E. Review

F. Summary

Section 6: Conclusion

A. Summary

B. Course Contributors

C. Resources

D. References

E. Congratulations!

Instructor: Rachelle Blough

Rachelle Blough is a Certified Recreational Therapist and Certified Dementia Practitioner and is a Vice President of Corporate Training with the National Council for Certified Dementia Practitioners. She has worked in the senior living field in skilled nursing, and assisted living, memory care and independent living over the last 22 years in various positons such as activities, memory care director, regional, corporate and national positions for various senior living companies. She is also the owner of her own consulting company.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Entry level Activities Professional; Entry level General Staff; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.

Relias Learning will be transparent in disclosing if any commercial support, sponsorship or co-providership is present prior to the learner completing the course.

Relias Learning has a grievance policy in place to facilitate reports of dissatisfaction. Relias Learning will make every effort to resolve each grievance in a mutually satisfactory manner. In order to report a complaint or grievance please contact Relias Learning at support@reliaslearning.com.

Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.