Unqualified Professional Directed Activities Program
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that the activities program was directed by a qualified professional as required by federal regulations. Review of the Activities Director's job description indicated the need for a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or activities professional to oversee the program. However, documentation showed that the individual assigned to this role held a Bachelor of Arts in Parks and Recreation Management but lacked the necessary certification, work history, or eligibility to be considered a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or activities professional. This deficiency was confirmed by the Nursing Home Administrator during an interview, who acknowledged that the facility did not have a qualified professional directing the activities program during the specified period.