HSCI 1022 - Health Support Specialist in Meaningful Activities

1. A. Define Activity
   1. Meaningful activity for student
   2. Meaningful activity for residents
   3. Meaningful activity in the community/neighborhood
2. B. Regulatory requirements for activity programming
3.  C. Identify Resident Satisfaction survey
   1. Implication of meaningful activity
   2. Activity related survey areas
   3. How the satisfaction survey impacts facility report card
4. D. Define Quality of Life
   1. Dimensions of quality of life
   2. Personal quality of life
   3. Resident quality of life
5. E. Describe the social aspects of aging that affect resident¿s everyday life
6. F. Define Medical Model
7. G. Define Wellness Model
   1. Apply Wellness Model to resident centered care
   2. Apply Wellness Model to activity programming components
8. H. Define Maslow Hierarchy of Needs
   1. Describe the implication for activity programming
9. I. Identify ways to determine resident activity needs and interests
   1. Activity assessments
   2. Social history
   3. Family members
   4. Communication of activity preferences to staff members
10. J. List types of activity programming
    1. Physical
    2. Cognitive
    3. Social
    4. Psychosocial
    5. Spiritual
    6. Sensory
    7. Spontaneous activity
    8. Community
    9. Creativity
    10. Intergenerational
    11. Cultural
    12. Reminiscence
    13. Outdoor/Nature/Pets
    14. Holiday /Thematic
    15. Low functioning
    16. Specialized
11. K. Identify activity ideas for programming areas
12. L. List types of activity involvement
    1. Large group
    2. Medium group
    3. Small group
    4. Individual/Independent
    5. Self-directed
    6. One to One
    7. Active
    8. Passive
13. M. Identify types of activity interventions and resources
    1. Validation therapy
    2. Sensory stimulation
       1. Changes in the sensory system
    3. Music (Alive Inside), Pet, Art, Horticulture, Time Slips
    4. Reality Orientation
    5. Reminiscing
    6. End of life intervention and support
14. N. Identify ways to promote activity involvement
    1. Motivation
    2. Engaging the resident
15. O. Identify ways to implement activity programming
    1. Preparing for the activity
    2. Setting up the activity
       1. Environment
       2. Supplies and equipment
       3. Room layout
    3. Communication with residents during activity programs
    4. Leading the activity
    5. Blending daily living tasks with activity programs
    6. Climate of acceptance for a group
    7. Closure of activity
16. P. Identify implications of common health issues for activity programming
    1. Dementia and Alzheimer¿s disease
       1. Behavioral and emotional expressions
    2. Respiratory
    3. Heart
    4. Arthritis
    5. Pain
    6. Incontinence
17. Q. Identify activity programming to meet that take into account health related needs
18. R. Identify ways to adapt and modify activity programs to meet the needs of all residents
19. S. Identify methods of documenting resident involvement in activity programs
20. T. Develop activity resources and idea toolkit for neighborhood that includes ideas specific to dementia residents.

1. develop a resource file of activity ideas, resources, and information.
2. identify basic health related concerns, adaptations, and interventions for activity programming appropriate for individuals.
3. identify methods for assessing individual activity needs and interests.
4. identify types of activity programs and individual involvement.
5. implement activity interventions such as sensory stimulation, reminiscing, reality orientation, creative arts, and music.
6. implement leadership skills in communicating with staff.
7. plan and implement meaningful activity programs for all individuals.

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