Korowai The evening before the conference, the conference committee invited my husband and myself to join the NZSDRT board and the other international guests for finger food and an informal catch up. When we arrived, we discovered that there was a surprise in store for all. NZSDRT President, Orquidea Tamayo Mortera, was under the impression […]
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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services distinctly outlines and defines the meaning of Quality of Life (F675) for all healthcare professionals. Moreover, Recreation/Activity Professionals are most familiar with F679; §483.24(c) Activities. §483.24(c)(1) The facility must provide, based on the comprehensive assessment & care plan and the preferences of each resident, an ongoing program supporting […]
By Colleen Knudson, International Development Director Aotearoa is the Maori name of New Zealand and translates to “land of the long white cloud”. Maori are the indigenous Polynesia people of New Zealand. As legend has it, Kupe, the first Polynesian to discover New Zealand, first thought he was approaching land because of the large cloud […]
Communication, in many ways, is both difficult and frustrating for persons living with Alzheimer’s. These beloved individuals have trouble remembering things and struggle finding “that exact word” or simply forgetting what they want to say and communicate with others. In fact, for any healthcare professional, communication difficulties can be one of the most challenging aspects […]
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 […]
