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Creating a Niche for
Therapeutic Recreation
working with the ElderlyMaintenance, Restoration, and Rehabilitation
Dawn De Vries, DHA, MPA, CTRS
Illinois Therapeutic Recreation Association 2013 Conference
Agenda
1. Check in
2. Participant goals
3. Learning Objectives
4. Therapeutic Recreation – definition
5. Maintenance Opportunities
6. Restorative Opportunities
7. Rehabilitation Opportunities
8. Documentation for Programs
9. Wrap up
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Learning Objectives
• Participants will be able to:
• Describe how TR can contribute to
maintenance, restoration and rehabilitation
services when working with the elderly.
• Define each of these types of service:
maintenance, restoration and rehabilitation.
• Identify two opportunities for TR to work with
the elderly in organization and community
settings.
Therapeutic Recreation
• Therapeutic Recreation is the provision of Treatment Services and the provision of Recreation Services to persons with illnesses or disabling conditions. The primary purposes of Treatment Services which are often referred to as Recreational Therapy, are to restore, remediate or rehabilitate in order to improve functioning and independence as well as reduce or eliminate the effects of illness or disability. The primary purposes of Recreational Services are to provide recreation resources and opportunities in order to improve health and well-being. Therapeutic Recreation is provided by professionals who are trained and certified, registered and/or licensed to provide Therapeutic Recreation.
• ATRA Definition Statement
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Regulation: §483.15F Tag 240
• “A facility must care for its residents in a manner and in an environment that promotes maintenance or enhancement of each resident’s quality of life.”
• Guideline: “The intention of quality of life is to specify the facility’s responsibility toward creating and sustaining an environment that humanizes and individualizes each resident …”
Regulation: §483.15F Tag 241
• Dignity: “The facility must promote care for
residents in a manner and in an environment that
maintains or enhances each resident’s dignity,
and respect in full recognition of his or her
individuality.”
• Emphasis on dignity and respect, self-determination and participation
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Regulation: §483.25F Tag 309
• “Each resident must receive and the facility
must provide the necessary care and services to
attain or maintain the highest practicable
physical, mental and psychological well-being,
in accordance with the comprehensive
assessment and care plan.”
Regulation: §483.25 F Tag 310
• “A resident’s abilities in activities of daily living do not diminish unless circumstances of the individual’s clinical condition demonstrate that diminution was unavoidable. This includes the resident’s ability to:
• bathe, dress and groom;
• transfer and ambulate;
• toilet;
• eat; and
• use speech, language or other functional communication systems.
Section 483.25(a) Federal LTC Regulations
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Regulation: §483.25 (a)(2)F Tag 311
• “A resident is given the appropriate treatment and services to maintain or improve his or her abilities specified in paragraph (a)(1) of this section ….”
Maintenance
Opportunities
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Maintenance
• Definition?
• Purpose?
• Types of programs?
How do you plan and select programs?
• Conduct assessment at admission and
on-going evaluation.
• Consider individualized interests and
preferences.
• Examine what is age/stage
appropriate.
• Review functional skills and
cognition.
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Programming Essentials
• Department philosophy
or mission
• Domains
• Blend of programs:
large, small, 1:1, special
events,
intergenerational
• Environment: respect,
dignity, acceptance,
accessible
• Value ≠ parHcipaHon;
value = experience
• Create success and
positive feelings
• Focus on strengths
• Emphasize
independence
• Repetition, cues,
feedback
• Resources available
• Activity analysis
OBRA Required Elements• Stimulation
• Solace
• Physical health
• Cognitive health
• Emotional health
• Self-Respect
• Male oriented
• Task-segmentation
• Seasonal/special events
• Indoor/outdoor
• Community based
• Cultural
• Religious
• Special Needs/Adaptations
• Activities for all ages
• In-Room
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1. DOMAINS
2. RELEVANCE (MEANINGFULNESS AND PERSON-CENTERED)
3. FUNCTIONAL LEVEL
Major components for Programming
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Programming based on
Functional SkillsFunctioning Level, Programming, Program Setting
• Track 1: large groups
and/or independent
activities
• Track 2: small groups
• Track 3: one to one or
sensory stimulation
• Dementia
• Rehab/Subacute
• Specialty Population
Restorative
Opportunities
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What are “Restorative
Services”?
• “Rehabilitative or restorative care refers to
nursing interventions that promote the
resident’s ability to adapt and adjust to living as
independently and safely as is possible. This
concept actively focuses on achieving and
maintaining optimal physical, mental and
psychosocial functioning.”
• CMS’ RAI Version 3.0 Manual
(October 2013) Page O-35
Restorative & Maintenance
• Restorative
• To qualify for
Restorative Services, a
resident must have the
ability to:
• make decisions
• be capable of increased
performance
• Maintenance
• Resident does not have
to have decision making
abilities and/or
• Has severe limitations
caused by illness.
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Components of RestorativeRAI Version 3.0 Manual – page O-35
• When are Restorative Services initiated?
• “…when a resident is d.c. from formalized PT, OT or SLP.”
• Admitted with restorative needs but not a candidate for skilled therapy.
• As need arises during stay.
AreasRAI Version 3.0 Manual – page O-37 & 38
• ROM: active and
passive
• Splint/Brace
assistance
• Bed mobility
• Transfer
• Walking
• Dressing/Grooming
• Eating/Swallowing
• Amputation/Prosthesis
Care
• Communication
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Restorative Care CriteriaRAI Version 3.0 Manual – page O-36
• Measurable objectives & interventions.
• Documented in care plan & clinical record.
• Periodic evaluation by licensed nurse in clinical record.
• Nurse assistants/aides must be trained in techniques.
• Carried out or supervised by members of the nursing staff. “Sometimes, under licensed nurse supervision, other staff and volunteers will be assigned to work with specific residents”.
• 1:4 ratio in group settings.
Activity MUST be …
•PLANNED
• SCHEDULED
•DOCUMENTED
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Other Requirements
• Nursing staff must establish the purpose and objective
of treatment.
• Others may document restorative care.
• Therapists can provide and count minutes of
maintenance services on MDS; however, maintenance
does not qualify a person for Medicare coverage.
Why do a RT Restorative
Program?
• Quality of care
• Quality of life
• Functional improvements
• Within scope of practice for RT
• Impact RUGS for individuals on Medicare (low
RUGS categories)
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Restorative Program
Purpose
• Serves as:
• Fill in where PT, OT and SLP cannot due to the Therapy
cap (past, possibly future reason)
• Screening tool to determine if skilled interventions are
needed.
• Co-treatment setting.
• Discharge site after skilled therapy intervention.
Therapy Cap
• 2013 Therapy Cap for Medicare B coverage
• $1,900 for OT services per year.
• $1,900 for PT and SLP services combined per year.
• Can submit for reimbursement if higher but must meet
criteria (documentation, skilled intervention,
reasonable & medically necessary)
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Benefits of Program
• Improved physical
functioning.
• Increased and more
consistent utilization of
compensatory techniques.
• Improvements in
cognition.
• Return to lesser level of
care.
• Improved mood.
• Improved communication
and social interaction.
• Increased mood.
• Reduction in disturbing
behaviors.
• Enhanced leisure.
• Enhanced quality of life.
• Decreased falls.
• Decreased utilization of
psychotropic medications.
Referrals
• After discharged from PT, OT and/or SLP.
• Transition from Medicare unit to long term care.
• Individual qualifies for Low RUGS category while on Medicare- nursing + restorative services.
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RUGS
• At least two 15 minute restorative activities 6 days a week = Low Rehab RUGs
• Categories
• Behavioral Symptoms and Cognitive Performance (BB2, BB1, BA2, BA1)
• Physical Function Reduced (PE2, PE1, PD2, PD1, PC2, PC1, PB2, PB1, PA2, PA1)
• RUG IV Category Descriptors from MDS 3.0
Rehabilitative
OpportunitiesRecreational Therapy Rehabilitation and Subacute Programs
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What is Rehab?
• Definition?
• Team Members?
• Settings?
• Purpose of RT in rehab?
• Acute vs. subacute?
Diagnoses
• Medically complex (chronically ill or multiple medical problems) – need to be monitored medically or receive specialized care
• Respiratory Care (ventilator care or ventilator weaning)
• Recuperating from surgery
• Deconditioning
• Orthopedic – fracture, joint replacement
• Stroke
• Amputations
• Head injury
• Cardiovascular – CHF, CAD, COPD
• Oncology
• Pain Management
• Wound Management
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Role of RT
• Assist in adjustment/coping skills
• Provide motivation
• Reinforce OT, PT, SLP goals and documentation
• Structure independent time
• Leisure Education
• Adaptation
• Active Treatment
• Community Integration
WHAT IS ACTIVE TREATMENT?
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CMS’ Definition of
Recreational Therapy
• Services that are provided or directly supervised by a qualified recreational therapist who holds a national certification in recreational therapy, also referred to as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist.” Recreational therapy includes, but is not limited to, providing treatment services and recreation activities to individuals using a variety of techniques, including arts and crafts, animals, sports, games, dance and movement, drama, music, and community outings. Recreation therapists treat and help maintain the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of their clients by seeking to reduce depression, stress, and anxiety; recover basic motor functioning and reasoning abilities; build confidence; and socialize effectively. Recreational therapists should not be confused with recreation workers, who organize recreational activities primarily for enjoyment.
• CMS’ RAI Version 3.0 Manual, Appendix A – Glossary and Common Acronyms, page A-18 (December 2011)
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Active Treatment
1. Is physician ordered treatment that includes
scope, duration and frequency of treatment
2. Requires supervision and evaluation by a
physician
3. Has the reasonable expectation of
improvement
Individualized Treatment Plan
• Services must be prescribed by a physician and provided under an
individualized written plan of treatment established by a physician
after any needed consultation with appropriate staff members.
The plan must state the type, amount, frequency, and duration of
the services to be furnished and indicate the diagnoses and
anticipated goals.
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Physician Supervision and
Evaluation• Services must be supervised and periodically evaluated by a
physician to determine the extent to which treatment goals are
being realized. The evaluation must be based on periodic
consultation and conference with therapists and staff, review of
medical records, and patient interviews. Physician entries in
medical records must support this involvement. The physician
must also provide supervision and direction to any therapist
involved in the patient's treatment and see the patient
periodically to evaluate the course of treatment and to determine
the extent to which treatment goals are being realized and
whether changes in direction or emphasis are needed.
Reasonable Expectation of
Improvement
• Services must
reasonably be expected
to improve the patient's
condition. The
treatment must be
aimed at improving or
maintaining the
patient's level of
functioning.
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Recreation/Activity Services
According to CMS
Covered Service
• Activity therapies but only
those that are individualized
and essential for the
treatment of the patient's
condition. The treatment
plan must clearly justify the
need for each particular
therapy utilized and explain
how it fits into the patient's
treatment.
Non-Covered Service
• Activity therapies, group
activities or other services
and programs which are
primarily recreational or
diversional in nature.
Outpatient psychiatric day
treatment programs that
consist entirely of activity
therapies are not covered.
Differences
• ACTIVITIES• Purpose: designed to
meet individual needs of residents
• Focus: diversional and maintenance activities-“therapeutic activities”-quality of life emphasis.
• Format: usually large group, also small groups 8-12.
• Not physician ordered.
• AD requirements.
• RECREATIONAL THERAPY• Purpose: individually focused
to improve or restore functional abilities.
• Focus: therapy aimed at restoration or improvement-active treatment that is medically necessary.
• Format: 1:1 treatment or 1:4 ratio.
• Physician ordered.
• CTRS or CTRA under the direction of a CTRS.
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Opportunities
• Role on
interprofessional team
• Individual treatment
• Co-treatment
• Group co-treatment
Treatment Areas
• Physical• Balance, ROM, FM, Mobility, Falls reduction, Endurance,
Strength, Coordination, Gross motor
• Cognitive• LTM, STM, Direction following, Communication, Problem
Solving, Sequencing, Word Finding, Number/Letter
identification/matching, Attention to task, Decision making,
Organizational Skills, Safety Awareness, Money Management
• Psychosocial• Social Skills, Communication, Relationship building, Coping,
Self-Esteem, Anger Management, Time Management, Behavior,
Community Integration, Reduction of depression and/or
anxiety, Adjustment, Motivation, Assertiveness, Initiation
• Leisure• Adaptation, Skills, Energy Conservation, Life Roles, Leisure
Education, Involvement, Awareness, Community Resources,
Quality of Life, Fitness
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Interventions
• Functional Area?
• Activity idea(s)?
• Roles of each discipline?
• What will OT, PT, and SLP work on in
a group treatment?
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
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Assessment
• Facility Need
• Effective restorative
program
• Management Support
• Impact on RUGS
• Benefits
• QI/MDS
• Resources
• Staff
• Finances
• Space
• Residents
• ADL Declines
Planning
• Program Design
• Activity Analysis
• Criteria
• Entrance and exit criteria
• Purpose of groups
• Group ideas
• Length of groups
• Frequency
• Goals
• Education!
• Essential for all
departments
• Understand process,
purpose and referrals.
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Implementation
• Roles
• Schedule
• Environment
• Group structure/routine
• Participation
• Goal Writing: specific, measurable, individualized, related to functional abilities
Physician Orders
• Scope
• Duration
• Frequency
• Must include if plan to utilize group tx.
• Example: RT to treat for LE strengthening related to decreased mobility 3x/wk. x 4 wks.
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Care Plan
• Problem• Ex. Resident displays LE weakness AEB inability to stand for 5 seconds with
max. assist of 2.
• Goals• Specific
• Measurable
• Related to functional abilities
• Ex. Resident will demonstrate increased LE strength AEB standing for 30 seconds with CGA.
• Interventions• What will be done to address the goal?
• Ex. Innovations Program 5x/wk. x 4 wks.; use weights on LE for exercises
• Time Frame• How long to achieve this goal?
• Ex. 4 weeks
Group Treatment
• Definition: therapeutic environment in which therapists treat
patients to achieve individual and team goals in an efficient and
effective manner.
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Using Group Treatments
Benefits
• Multiple perspectives
• Information sharing
• Natural learning
environment
• Motivation
• Social interaction
• Adjustment/ acceptance
• Teamwork
• Fun/interest
Constraints
• Distracting/ overstimulating
• Space needs
• Mix of patients
• Burden
• Teamwork among therapists
Guidelines for the Use of
Groups
• 1 therapist to 4 residents.
• In restorative programs, restorative aides are
able to provide 1:4 interventions as well.
• In breaking down the time of treatment, you
divide the number of minutes by the number of
residents to determine how much can be
counted for each individual.
• For example, 4 residents in a 60 minute groups =
15 minutes per resident.
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Section O Special Treatments,
Procedures and Programs
• Section O 0500
• Use for Restorative orMaintenance activities • Restorative
• Maintenance
• Section O 0400 F 1 & 2
• Use only for Active Treatment
• restore, remediate or rehabilitation
• goal of improving function or resolving a specific medical condition (realistic expectation of improvement).
• Medicare Part A
Day to Day Operations
• Documentation
• Assessment
• Initial Note
• Physician Orders• Scope, duration and
frequency.
• Treatment Notes
• Monthly Notes (restorative)
• Discharge Summary
• Care Plans
• Goals must be specific and measurable.
• Time frame?
• Communication
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QUESTIONS?