Michigan Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 16, 2016) |
Department LR. Licensing and Regulatory Affairs |
Bureau of Community and Health Systems |
Chapter Nursing Homes and Nursing Care Facilities |
Part 7. NURSING SERVICES |
Section 325.20712. Diversional activities.
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(1) A home shall provide an ongoing diversional activities program that stimulates and promotes social interaction, communication, and constructive living.
(2) There shall be a qualified staff member and such additional staff as necessary to plan, conduct, and evaluate individual and group activities. Individual and group activities shall be available 7 days a week.
(3) There shall be adequate recreational and therapeutic areas, equipment, and supplies to conduct ongoing recreational and therapeutic activities.
(4) Adequate storage space shall be provided for equipment close to the space utilized for such activities.
(5) A patient shall be provided diversional activities suited to the patient's needs, capabilities, and interests as an adjunct to treatment to encourage the patient, insofar as possible, to resume self-care and normal activities.
History: 1981 AACS; 1983 AACS.