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[bigchris]

Activity Adaptations, What are they????

We all know that most of our residents require some kind of adaptation in regard to activities. These may include therapeutic or nursing interventions such as splints, wheelchair mods, etc. But usually, in regard to activities, they are "simple" tweaks to existing supplies, or modified products that we have created or purchased.

A few examples include: Magnifyers, card holders, larger print, larger screens, amplified sound, etc.

So why are surveyors tagging facilities that provide these adaptations to thier residents?

The adaptations are not included in the CARE PLAN!!!!!!


Think about some of the adaptations that you use and share them with us!!!

[coleizok]

bigchris, on May 9 2009, 06:21 PM, said:

Activity Adaptations, What are they????

We all know that most of our residents require some kind of adaptation in regard to activities. These may include therapeutic or nursing interventions such as splints, wheelchair mods, etc. But usually, in regard to activities, they are "simple" tweaks to existing supplies, or modified products that we have created or purchased.

A few examples include: Magnifyers, card holders, larger print, larger screens, amplified sound, etc.

So why are surveyors tagging facilities that provide these adaptations to thier residents?

The adaptations are not included in the CARE PLAN!!!!!!


Think about some of the adaptations that you use and share them with us!!!

[coleizok]

Large print
Help from others
Encourage resident to use glasses or hearing aid
Setting close to the door
Assist with concern
Introduce to others
Lighting
Up front or close to activity caller
Encourage strenght
Cueing

[bigchris]

Update:


Georgia Surveyors have tagged 6 activity programs( for a total of 9 tags) for thier use of adaptations with residents in need. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CAREPLAN REFLECTS THIS!!!!!

[Jen]

I put in my "approaches" for residents with hearing deficits: Seat resident as close to leader/action as possible. The reason for that is you can't always find a seat up front for your resident. One of our residents has a magic ear & I use it with her for 1:1 interaction & want to buy some for my visiting cart, but am unfortunately over budget as it is. Have any of you tried similar products you would recommend?

[bigchris]

There several products out there in S and S and other catalogs, they are now also in the Parade magazine for 10 bucks or so.

Also, attempt and document any measures that you take to reduce noise and provide a quiet space for activities!

Jen, on Jun 23 2009, 07:22 PM, said:

I put in my "approaches" for residents with hearing deficits: Seat resident as close to leader/action as possible. The reason for that is you can't always find a seat up front for your resident. One of our residents has a magic ear & I use it with her for 1:1 interaction & want to buy some for my visiting cart, but am unfortunately over budget as it is. Have any of you tried similar products you would recommend?