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NAAP is the only national organization that exclusively represents Activity Professionals working in primarily geriatric settings. This association provides opportunities for professional development and personal growth.
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PDPM Update
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the first draft of what skilled nursing facilities can expect with the new PDPM (Patient Driven Payment Model) beginning October 1, 2019. You can find all the information you need including the new RAI manual at this link: https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Quality-Initiatives-Patient-Assessment-Instruments/NursingHomeQualityInits/MDS30RAIManual.html
Professionalism: Are you a professional?
Carolyn Hoff, NAAP Vice President “A professional is someone who can do his best work when he doesn’t feel like it.” -Alistair Cooke, American journalist “Professionalism: It’s NOT the job you DO; it’s HOW you DO the job” -Anonymous Professionals are known for their specialized knowledge. They make a personal commitment to develop and […]
PDPM – What does this mean for Activities?
The Patient Driven Payment Model is coming quickly and this major change in how facilities receive payment from Medicare/Medicaid is causing providers in entire long-term care community to feel overwhelmed, unprepared, and anxious about the October 1, 2019 transition date. From the Center for Medicare/Medicaid Services, the following information has been provided: Under […]
Robotics and Today’s Recreation/Activity Professional
Anthony Vicari shares the first of six articles in his brand new series, “2019-2020 Hot Topics for Today’s Recreation/Activity Professional”. Articles will be presented in April/May, June/July, August/September, October/November, January/Feburary and March 2020. Topics include the following titles: The Small House Effect is Here to Stay! (July); SNF Specialization and What This Means for the […]
LifeShare – Communication, Engagement & Activity Resource Tools – Cynthia Vondenkamp
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