ADC - Certified Activity Director Documentation and Quality Assurance Questions and Answers

Question 1

The facility's Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) committee is reviewing data that shows an increase in resident falls during the late afternoon.
As a member of the committee, which of the following represents the MOST relevant contribution from the Activity Director?

Accepted Answer

Providing data on activity attendance, noting which programs occur in the late afternoon and their level of resident engagement.

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Presenting a new, large-print activities calendar for the upcoming month.

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Suggesting that the nursing department increase toileting rounds during that time.

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Reporting on the number of volunteers who assist with afternoon programs.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of the Care Area Assessment (CAA) process after the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment triggers a concern in the activities care area?

Accepted Answer

To guide the interdisciplinary team in a deeper investigation of the triggered issue to determine if a care plan is needed.

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To automatically generate a list of activities the resident must attend.

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To provide a standardized, one-size-fits-all activity plan for residents with similar triggers.

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To serve as a direct billing document for Medicare reimbursement for activities.

Question 3

When conducting a quarterly quality assurance audit of activity documentation, which of the following findings would require the MOST immediate corrective action?

Accepted Answer

A resident's care plan, updated after a significant decline in health, lacks a new activity-related goal.

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Several progress notes were signed at the end of the day rather than immediately after the observation.

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Attendance logs occasionally use a checkmark instead of the facility's preferred 'P' for present.

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One resident's activity assessment from two years ago is missing a signature.

Question 4

A resident has a care plan goal to 'attend one small group activity per week to decrease social isolation.' Which progress note entry provides the BEST evidence that the goal is being addressed?

Accepted Answer

Resident was present for the entire 30-minute Reminiscence Group on Tuesday. Smiled and nodded when another resident shared a story about gardening.

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Resident seemed to enjoy the music program today.

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Resident continues to decline most group activities but will listen to music in her room.

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Resident attended the large group bingo game in the main dining room with over 20 other residents.

Question 5

Under CMS regulations for long-term care facilities, which F-Tag is specifically concerned with ensuring the activities program is directed by a qualified professional?

Accepted Answer

F680 (Qualification of Activity Professional)

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F679 (Activities)

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F656 (Comprehensive Care Plan)

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F550 (Resident Rights)

Question 6

An Activity Director is reviewing a new resident's chart. The resident has moderate dementia and a history of being an avid painter, but the initial assessment interview yielded minimal information due to the resident's anxiety. Which of the following is the BEST next step for documentation and care planning?

Accepted Answer

Schedule a family conference to gather more information about the resident's lifelong interests and routines.

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Document 'Resident non-responsive' and create a generic sensory-based care plan.

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Wait until the next quarterly MDS assessment to attempt another interview with the resident.

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Immediately add 'Painting Group' to the resident's care plan based on their history.