Unit 1 Flashcards
(26 cards)
What is a CCRC?
Continuous Care Retirement Community, it is a community or campus that delivers all levels of care. Typically a person “buys in” to the lifetime of services offered so that they may transition to any level of care they will need.
Confidentiality
is the process of keeping information private, strictly between the provider of service and the resident.
Autonomy
is defined as one’s moral right to make choices and decisions about one’s own course of action, protecting the rights of each individual to make his/her own decisions. It gives the person control of decision making process. Also referred to as Self-determination
Continuum of Care
The different levels of care that are available for elders, such as independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehab services, home health, day services
Standards of Practice (NAAP)
The 8 Standards that guide the Activity Profession
Process for Quality Programming
Resident Programming, Participation and Involvement
Interventions and Engagement Techniques
Care Planning and Documentation
Qualifications, Credentials and Professional Development
Ethics, Confidentiality, Legal
Quality management/Administration
Professionalism
What is the difference between being “qualified” and being “certified”?
Being “qualified” means meeting the minimum standards outlined by the regulatory agencies (both state and federal).
After completing MEPAP 1 you are eligible to be “certified” as an APC (activity professional certified)
by completing the NCCAP application.
ADC (activity director certified) requires MEPAP 2 and the national test as well.
Body of Knowledge
The extensive list of topics that are approved for continuing education by NCCAP
Quality of Life
Being able to have or to do the aspects of a person’s life that are important to them. At a minimum, a person’s needs a sense of control over their life, needs to be validated and respected as an individual, reinforcing their identity, needs meaningful relationships and some diversity or spontaneity in their life.
Colloquy
a life of dialogue, conferencing and sharing of information between professionals
Customary routine
The usual habits that are meaningful to a person and provides a sense of security
Activity pursuit
An interest, preference or hobby that a person chooses to participate in
A question such as “What do you like to do?” or
“How are you doing today?”
open ended questions
A question such as “Would you prefer to sit outside or watch TV?” or “Do you prefer to listen to Jazz, Classical or Country music?”
forced choice question
The organization that provides national certification for activity professionals
NCCAP
Reviewing the physical, social, cognitive and emotional components of an activity is called ______________.
Activity Analysis
An object or prop used to help a person recall a memory is referred to as ________________________
Memory Trigger
A game or activity that involves conversation starters or get to know you questions is called_________________
Socialization or relational activity
The nurse who was called “the lady with the lamp” and influenced nursing with her holistic approach to care
Florence Nightingale
The team of disciplines that manage the care of residents in long term care facilities
The IDT interdisciplinary team comprised of nursing, social work, dietary, activities, direct care, therapies (OT PT SLP)
The level of care that focuses on pain management and comfort at the end of life.
Hospice
The profile of a resident’s important habits, preferences, interests, involvement patterns, activity pursuits, strengths and goals is referred to as ______________________
Activity Assessment
The summary of a resident’s ability and desire to become involved in the “life of the facility” is called ________________ The 4 steps to follow to write this summary include:
Activity Potential
1. State the strengths, preferences and involvement patterns of the person
- State the focus of the person’s interests, the type of engagement/activities that are most important
- State any underlying issues or barriers that impact the person’s activity involvement
- State the adaptations or accommodations that will be required for participation
Psychosocial outcome refers to changes/responses in 3 areas. They are
- Mood-how a person “feels”
- Behavior-the actions of a person
- Self-how a person feels about themselves, their worth
The traditional Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs consists of 5 levels of needs. They are
Physiological/Survival
Safety and security
Belongingness
Self-esteem
Self-actualization
