R432-150-20. Recreation Therapy

(1) The facility shall provide for an ongoing program of individual and group activities and therapeutic interventions designed to meet the interests, and attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psycho-social well-being of each resident in accordance with the comprehensive assessment.

(a) Recreation therapy shall be provided in accordance with Title 58, Chapter 40, Recreational Therapy Practice Act.

(b) The recreation therapy staff must:

(i) develop monthly activity calendars for residents activities; and

(ii) post the calendar in a prominent location to be available to residents, staff, and visitors.

(2) Each facility must provide sufficient space and a variety of supplies and resource equipment to meet the recreational needs and interests of the residents.

(3) Storage must be provided for recreational equipment and supplies. Locked storage must be provided for potentially dangerous items such as scissors, knives, and toxic materials.