CONSULTING

Individualized consultation can be arranged to meet your activity department's needs. Long and short term services can assist in the identification and resolution of immediate problems or departmental weaknesses; evaluation of program design and effectiveness; development and implementation of specialized programming to meet population needs; as well as on-site training and orientation.

Therapeutic Activity Consulting services can include a review of :

Program Design
Content and scope of program in terms of balance and content
Individualized aspect of activities as they relate to the population's needs and abilities.
The on-going opportunity for leisure and diversional pursuits.

Programming for special needs
Identification of special populations : dementia, gender specific, generational, sub-acute and cultural.

Resources
Utilization and interaction with community resources & agencies
Staffing patterns & delegation of responsibilities
Training and competence of staff
Supplies and equipment in terms of storage, maintenance, and accessibility.

Environment
Availability and use of supplies and equipment.
Overall utilization of space and common areas
Homelike amenities, reality cues and signage

Documentation
Content and timeliness
Appropriateness and individualization of entries
Participation in the care planning process
Delegation of assignments
Implementation and communication of defined interventions

Resident Rights
Effectiveness of Resident Council in addressing resident suggestions
Organization of Council minutes
Management of voting

Miscellaneous
Trips into the community
Volunteer Program Policy and procedures

*Assistance can be provided in the development of a Plan of Correction, in response to deficiencies issued during a State/Federal Survey process.
*Support and guidance is available during the Activity Department's preparation for a Joint Commission Accreditation