CMS Manual System - Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals

egarding medical information. The facility should support a resident whose roommate
has passed away by providing a little time to adjust (a couple days if possible) before
moving another person into the room, depending on the resident‘s level of connection to
the previous roommate. The facility should provide necessary social services for a
resident who is grieving over the death of a roommate. If the survey team identifies
potential compliance issues related to social services, refer to §483.15(g)(1), Social
Services, Tag F250.
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F248
(Rev. 66, Issued: 10-01-10, Effective: 10-01-10 Implementation: 10-01-10)
§483.15(f) Activities
§483.15(f)(1) The facility must provide for an ongoing program of
activities designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive
assessment, the interests and the physical, mental, and psychosocial
well-being of each resident.
INTENT: §483.15(f)(1) Activities
The intent of this requirement is that:
The facility identifies each resident's interests and needs; and
The facility involves the resident in an ongoing program of activities that is
designed to appeal to his or her interests and to enhance the resident's highest
practicable level of physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
DEFINITIONS
Definitions are provided to clarify key terms used in this guidance.
―Activities‖ refer to any endeavor, other than routine ADLs, in which a resident
participates that is intended to enhance her/his sense of well-being and to promote
or enhance physical, cognitive, and emotional health. These include, but are not
limited to, activities that promote self-esteem, pleasure, comfort, education,
creativity, success, and independence.
NOTE: ADL-related activities, such as manicures/pedicures, hair styling, and
makeovers, may be considered part of the activities program.
―One-to-One Programming‖ refers to programming provided to residents who
will not, or cannot, effectively plan their own activity pursuits, or residents