Essentials for the Activity Professional in Long Term Care

Name: Essentials for the Activity Professional in Long Term Care
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ISBN: 9780827373877

ISBN-10: 0827373872

ISBN-13: 9780827373877

Edition: 1st 1997

Authors: Sue Lanza

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This textbook outlines key subject matter for activity professionals in the long term care setting, who are in training or are already working in the field. Thoroughly researched and referenced, this text will provide a comprehensive understanding of all relevant information needed by activity professionals. The first section covers the history of the field, the aging process, getting to know residents, and touches on management and environmental issues. Section two focuses on activity planning and implementation, as well as budgeting, program development, and group leadership. Program evaluation and enhancement are presented in section three which also reviews regulatory compliance,…

Book details

List price: $250.95
Edition: 1st
Copyright year: 1997
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
Publication date: 10/3/1996
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 352
Size: 8.75" wide x 11.25" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 2.134
Language: English



Preface


Acknowledgments


Introduction



Establishing Yourself and Understanding Your Residents and Department


History, Definitions and Qualifications


Your Part in the Facility


Aging and the Physical/Psychosocial Needs of the Residents


Getting to Know Residents, Staff and Families


Supervising Your Staff Through Effective Management Techniques


Creating and Maintaining Environmental Areas



Activity Programming and Implementation


Budgeting


Program Development


Program Implementation


Program Implementation-Beyond Traditional Programming


Marketing, Programming Tips and Group Leadership


Documentation and Medical Records



Regulatory Compliance


Quality Assurance and Total Quality Management


Typical Problems and Solutions


Volunteers


Establishing Community Ties


In-Service Programs and Other Education


Advancing Your Career


Self-Assessment Exam


Appendices-Activity Professional Staffing Requirements


List of Vendors


Publishers of Activity Books, Newsletters and Journals


List of Information Resources-Organizations and Groups


List of Activity Organizations


Answers to Review Questions


MDS 2.0


Glossary


Index