Section 388-97-0940. Activities.

The nursing home must:

(1) Provide for an ongoing program of activities designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests and the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident;

(2) Provide activities meaningful to the residents at various times throughout every day and evening based on each resident's need and preference; and

(3) Ensure that the activities program is directed by a qualified professional who:

(a) Is a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or an activities professional who is eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or as an activities professional by a recognized accrediting body on or after October 1, 1990; or

(b) Has two years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last five years, one of which was full-time in a patient activities program in a health care setting; or

(c) Is a qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant.

[Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.51 and 74.42 RCW and 42 C.F.R. 489.52. WSR 08-20-062, § 388-97-0940, filed 9/24/08, effective 11/1/08.]

Chapters 18.51 and 74.42 RCW and 42 C.F.R. 489.52. WSR 08-20-062, § 388-97-0940, filed 9/24/08, effective 11/1/08.