16 Del. Admin. Code § 3360-10.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 3, September 1, 2024

Section 3360-10.0 - Activities

10.1 Each facility licensed under these regulations shall provide appropriate programming for each participant. Programming shall take into consideration individual differences in age, health status, sensory deficits, lifestyle, ethnicity, religious affiliation, values, experiences, needs, interests, abilities, and skills by providing opportunities for a variety of types and levels of involvement.

10.2 Activities shall be planned to support the plans of care for the participants, and shall be consistent with the program statement and the admission policies.

10.3 Activities shall be planned and shall include:

10.3.1 Group activities for all participants; and

10.3.2 Personalized options for individuals with varying interests and needs.

10.4 Activity Schedule

10.4.1 The adult day care program shall provide planned activities during at least sixty-five percent (65%) of the time that the program is open for daily operations.

10.4.2 A written schedule of activities shall be developed at least monthly.

10.4.3 Changes in activities shall be noted on the schedule.

10.4.4 The current month's schedule of activities shall be posted in a conspicuous place and made available to participants and their representatives, where applicable, including the name or type, date and hour of the activity.

10.4.5 The schedule of activities for the past twelve months shall be maintained by the adult day care facility.

10.5 Activities Coordinator

10.5.1 There shall be an Activities Coordinator who shall have either:

10.5.1.1 A Bachelor's Degree plus one year of experience (full-time or equivalent) in developing and conducting activities for the population to be served; or

10.5.2 An Associates Degree in a related field plus two years of appropriate experience; or

10.5.3 National Certification as an activity or therapeutic recreational professional plus two years of appropriate experience.

10.5.4 A high school diploma or equivalent plus three years of experience in developing and conducting activities for the population to be served in the program.

10.5.5 Existing facilities shall have twelve (12) months from the adoption of these regulations to comply with this requirement.

10.6 Equipment and Supplies

10.6.1 The facility shall provide equipment to encourage active participation and group interaction and materials shall be geared to the interests and backgrounds of the participants.

10.6.2 Environmental aids and supplies for activities shall be provided as required by the participants' needs and the goals of the program.

16 Del. Admin. Code § 3360-10.0

25 DE Reg. 776( 2/1/2022) (Final)