Unqualified Activities Director Placed in Charge of Activities Program
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that the Activities Director was qualified for the position, as required. Personnel file review for the Activities Director showed no evidence of experience or certification to serve in this role, and the file did not contain a signed job description. Interviews with the Activities Director and Human Resource Manager confirmed that the Activities Director had no prior experience in activities and was not certified. The Administrator acknowledged awareness of the lack of certification but had not addressed the issue. The Corporate Director of Life Enrichment and Memory Care confirmed that the Activities Director was hired without the required qualifications and described the expectations for the department, including staff training and activity scheduling. This deficiency had the potential to affect all 54 residents in the facility, as the Activities Director was solely responsible for the activities program.