The mission of Diversional and Recreational Therapy Australia (DRTA) is similar to the role of NAAP in the United States. The DRTA provides professional development, networking, and support with current regulatory and government issues. One of the ways this is done is providing education through offering online learning, conferences, and workshops across Australia. Diversional therapy […]
Anthony Vicari examines two distinct styles of “living options” available for today’s seniors. The article details and outlines specific options and care settings offered by these two popular and well-known healthcare entities and presents a multifaceted viewpoint on the elder’s physical, emotional and cognitive well-being. Read full article here
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
On September 28, 2016, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued updated federal nursing home regulations (Requirements of Participation for Long-Term Care Facilities). This is the first comprehensive revision to the regulations since they were issued in 1991. The updated rule (also referredto as the “final rule”) is being implemented in three phases: […]
B-5. N-37. G-51. Most activity professionals could call bingo in their sleep. Many activity professionals don’t like bingo. Recently, on social media, there has been much debate on the value of bingo. Many naysayers have said it’s boring, bad for you, destroys brain cells, has no therapeutic value and contributes to agitation. Some suggest the elders […]
This is the third of three articles highlighting the similarities and differences, if any, between two current “hot topic” concepts; Person-Centered and Person-Directed care. Both models are cited and addressed in CMS regulations and practiced throughout diverse populations of healthcare communities including Independent, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing and Memory Care Neighborhoods. This article features personal […]
We as health care professionals are preparing for the Phase 3 role out of the CMS Long-Term Care Survey process beginning November 28, 2019. We have already discussed the changes that will occur with Trauma-informed Care and Cultural Competence. We will now focus on the QAPI process and what is expected. In November of 2017 […]
