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Activity Professionals Week is a great time to educate other departments on what it is an activity department does. So many people think that activity professional don't really "work" as their jobs seem all fun & games. Yes, our jobs are fun, but many do not realize that we also do admission paperwork, on-going assessments, care plans, daily logs, etc. There is a lot of behind the scenes work that we do that others are not aware of. In the past, our department made posters and hung them throughout the facility stating some very important "activity" facts. Such as: 1. We are required to meet residents' cognitive, physical, emotional, and religious needs. 2. Our programs are broken down into categories (ex. physical games, cognitive games, etc.) to meet the expectations of the DOH. 3. We need to provide group activities, 1:1 activities/interventions, while encouraging independant pursuits. 4. Being a part of the QA (Quality Assurance) committee; completing audits to ensure that the departments expectations are met. These are just to name a few....the list goes on and on. Our posters were colorful and fun and by hanging them throughout the facility, visitors also received a glimpse into our department. I think that Activity Professional's Week is a great time to toot your own horn and it can start with educating others.