Resident-Centered, Culture Change, Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Iowa

This truly leading-edge care plan book focuses on resident-centered care with total staff teamwork, and was written by an interdisciplinary team of authors. Hundreds of care plan issues, goals, and approaches are provided, in easy-to-understand language. Every care plan includes multiple interdisciplinary efforts. Two Care Plan Formats are provided in One Book. Interdisciplinary Resident-Centered care plans help you update traditional care plans into more resident-centered tools. Examples of individual interests, preferences, lifestyles, habits, routines, spiritual needs, cultural considerations, adaptations, and accommodations are incorporated throughout. Resident-Directed care plans are written from the resident's perspective, with a focus on the individual's own declared desires, goals, and decisions. 'I' statements and first person phrasing are used for every topic. These care plans help you take the next step toward culture change. Care Plans address both Quality of Life and Quality of Care topics, including activity-related issues, behaviors, communication, culture, discharge, environment, family, pain, and spirituality, ADL needs, physical/medical issues, mental/cognitive issues, nutrition issues, and sensory issues.168 pgs. Soft cover. $70.00 Click here to purchase.

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Our interdisciplinary team of authors are back with another Care Plans for Culture Change book. This second volume focuses specifically on individualized care for residents with cognitive impairments, Alzheimer's disease, and dementias. Hundreds of care plan issues, goals, and approaches are provided, in easy-to-understand language. Every care plan includes multiple interdisciplinary efforts. Two Care Plan Formats are provided in One Book. Advance orders being taken. $70.00 Click here to purchase.

Survey your own Activity/T.R. department with this newly updated workbook. Self-evaluate your compliance for over 80 CMS F-tags and other federal regulations. With easy yes/no questions, this ongoing quality improvement survey tool will help your agency move beyond minimum compliance standards to "best practice" to provide the highest possible quality of programs and services for your residents. Survey areas include: Activity/T.R. Programs; Department Management; Documentation; Quality of Life Issues; Resident Rights; Safety, Sanitation, and Infection Control, and a new section on Dietary-related issues. Content has been updated to include new regulatory guidelines for Accidents, Emergency/Disaster Planning, Paid Feeding Assistants, and more! 160 pgs. Soft Cover. $55.00 Click here to purchase.

Activity/Therapeutic Recreation Survey Made-Easy

Nursing Services Survey Made-Easy™, © 2008.
By Roseann Virgil RN, RAC-CT & Susan Newell MA, CTRS

You asked for it - and it's here! A Do-It-Yourself survey tool made specifically for Nursing Services. Just answer yes/no questions in this easy-to-use workbook to self-evaluate your compliance for over 100 CMS F-tags and other federal regulations related to Nursing Services. This ongoing quality improvement tool will help your agency move beyond minimum compliance standards to "best practice" to provide the highest possible quality of life and quality of care for your residents. Survey areas include: Nursing Management; Admission, Transfer, Discharge; Documentation; Nursing Services; Quality of Care Issues; Quality of Life Issues; Resident Rights; and Safety, Sanitation, and Infection Control. 214 pgs. $60.00

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Social Services Survey Made-Easy™, © 2007.
By Susan M. Newell MA, CTRS

Designed specifically for Social Service departments, now you can survey yourself with this easy-to-use workbook. Self-evaluate your compliance for over 100 CMS F-tags and other federal regulations related to Social Services. With easy yes/no questions, this ongoing quality improvement survey tool will help your agency move beyond minimum compliance standards to "best practice" to provide the highest possible quality of life and quality of care for your residents. Survey areas include: Admission, Transfer, Discharge; Department Management; Documentation; Medically-related Social Services; Quality of Life Issues; Resident Rights; and Safety, Sanitation, and Infection Control. 186 pgs. Soft Cover. $55.00 Click here to purchase.

This 5th Edition, "How to Do it ALL" book incorporates current regulatory information, professional practices, and industry trends and issues. This ultimate management resource is great for Activity/TR professionals - new to the field, or with years of experience, even consultants and teachers. This 12-books-in-1 manual addresses more than 235 topics in a policy-procedure format. Over 70 ready-to-copy and use forms are provided, including Assessments for Lifestyle, Habits, and Routines, and Cultural, and Spiritual needs. Topics cover Activity/ T.R. Programs & Services, Behavior and Pain Management, Cultural Diversity, Documentation and Paperwork, Quality Indicators, Quality Assessment & Assurance, Resident Rights, Volunteers, and more! Suggestions for compliance with federal OBRA, OSHA, HIPAA, ADA, and Patient Self-Determination Act regulations and requirements are provided throughout. 483 pgs. 3-Ring binder. $125.00 Also AVAILABLE on DISK. Click here to purchase.

Activity/T.R. Services for Long Term Care

This updated, 3rd edition, "HOW TO" book is specifically designed for Social Service Professionals in Long Term Care, from new Social Service Designee, to licensed Social Worker, long-time teacher or consultant. This 12-books-in-1 reference incorporates current regulatory information, professional practices, and industry trends and issues. Contents address more than 260 topics in a policy/procedure format, and promote interdisciplinary teamwork to comply with 100+ CMS OBRA F-tags related to Social Services. More than 100 reproducible forms (Resident-centered Admission forms, Spiritual and Cultural Assessments, etc.) are available for instant use. Suggestions for achieving and maintaining compliance with federal OSHA, ADA, and Patient Self-Determination Act regulations and requirements are provided throughout. An excellent aid for JCAHO accreditation! 553 pgs. 3-Ring Binder. $125.00 Also AVAILABLE on DISK. Click here to purchase.

This newly updated - 3rd edition - management manual is specifically written for Activity/TR Professionals in Assisted Living and Residential Care settings. The ideal reference whether providing hands-on programming, teaching, training, or consulting. An excellent aid for CARF accreditation! This comprehensive aid is packed with information, covering more than 210 current topics, all written in a policy-procedure format. 70+ reproducible forms (lifestyle, habits, and routines, and cultural and spiritual assessments, job descriptions, attendance records, volunteer evaluations, etc. ) will aid you with documentation, time management, organization, and interdisciplinary teamwork efforts. Suggestions for achieving and maintaining compliance with federal OSHA, ADA, and Patient Self-Determination Act regulations and requirements are provided throughout. 465 pgs. 3-Ring Binder. $125.00 Also AVAILABLE on DISK. Click here to purchase.

Activity/T.R. Services for Assisted Living

Specifically designed for Social Service Professionals in Assisted Living/Residential Care settings. This newly updated - 3rd edition - "MUST HAVE" management manual is the ideal one-stop reference whether you're new to providing hands-on assistance and support, or have years of experience counseling, teaching, or consulting. Over 230 current topics, written in detailed, easy-to-implement policy and procedure format help you manage all the major aspects of your job. Quality of Life concerns and interdisciplinary teamwork are addressed from pain and behavior management issues to cultural diversity and decision-making. 90 reproducible forms (move-in and move-out checklists, resident-centered, culture change assessments for habits & routines, culture, and spirituality, family communication logs, etc.) are included. An excellent aid for CARF accreditation! Suggestions for achieving and maintaining compliance with federal OSHA, ADA, and Patient Self-Determination Act regulations and requirements are provided throughout. 534 pgs. 3-Ring Binder. $125.00 Also AVAILABLE on DISK.

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This time-saving resource provides you with a variety of HIPAA-specific educational materials and tools to help you orient and train your agency's staff/volunteers on how to comply with Privacy and Security requirements. Contents include an overview of the Privacy and Security Rules; Pre-Post tests; sample community information letters; a detailed department action plan, use and disclosure analysis tools, privacy & security checklists, pertinent policies and procedures, compliance monitoring logs, and more. The included disk allows you to modify the training handbook, sample forms, and even the policies to fit your specific agency needs! 103 pgs. 3-Ring Binder. $75.00 Click here to purchase.

Our outstanding selection of culture change, interdisciplinary forms will help you put together a complete picture of each person so that resident-centered care is maximized. All forms can be customized (at no additional charge) to meet the needs of your agency. Sold in packs of 50. Forms include:

Activity Assessments for Long Term Care, Short-term/ Rehab, and Assisted Living $25
Interest Questionnaire $10
Social Assessments for Long Term Care, Short-term/Rehab, and Assisted Living $25
Social History $10
Lifestyle, Habits & Routines* $10
Cultural Awareness Assessment* $10
Spiritual Needs Assessment* $10

* Form is available in Activity and Social Service Department Manuals. Forms provided in Manuals may be reproduced for use within single address location.

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This one-hour audio program walks you through the planning and paperwork necessary to provide appropriate and meaningful small group and 1-1 programming for residents who are considered low-functioning. Assessment, resident levels of functioning, selection, frequency, care planning, implementation, and evaluation are discussed. CEs are available for Administrators, Activities, Therapeutic Recreation, Nursing, Social Services, and therapists. Individuals may earn .1, or .2 CEs (must complete a provided quality improvement task). A master set of handouts is provided for in-house use as well as a written transcript of the program. Audio-cassette tape $34. CD $39.

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Spiritual Support

A collection of 22 stimulating and encouraging verses designed to provide spiritual comfort for individuals coping with medical, physical, and/or emotional issues. Each individual verse (8 1/2 x 11) is able to be seen from a distance, making this an ideal collection for individuals in bed. Protected in a sturdy, clear frame, Comforting Words™ can be hung up for viewing, and moved room to room. Available in two full color formats: Large Print $20, and Scenic $25.

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Software for Activities & Therapeutic Recreation

Computerize your documentation and improve individualized activity programming. Our software can help your Activity and Therapeutic Recreation Department staff do their jobs. Management Made Easy™ works well on a single workstation or network. For more information, click here. Single computer/ first workstation $489. Each additional workstation $150.00.

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