State and Federal Regulations - What is the Activity Director's Responsibility?

Description

As of December 2025, the regulatory landscape for long-term care emphasizes resident-centered care as a mandatory outcome, placing the Activity Director at the center of facility compliance. This presentation explores the multifaceted responsibilities of the Activity Director under Federal F-Tags (primarily F679 and F680) and corresponding State-specific licensure rules. 

Participants will examine how the Activity Director is legally responsible for the "development, implementation, supervision, and ongoing evaluation" of a comprehensive activity program. The session will detail the Director's role in the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment process, individualized care planning, and the management of departmental personnel to ensure that every resident receives activities tailored to their "physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being". Finally, we will cover how to prepare for and navigate the survey process, including managing "absolute" tags like F680, where a lack of qualified leadership can lead to automatic citations.

Continuing Education Credit

This webinar is approved for 1 contact hour for:

• Activity Professionals
• NF Administrators

Registration Fees

Members:   $35 per person
Non-Members:    $105 per person

Speaker

Bryan Rife is the CEO of Sparkle Success and a distinguished leader in the healthcare industry with over 28 years of experience in long-term care and life enrichment. He currently serves as the Director of Quality Assurance for the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals (NCCAP), where he oversees the standards and integrity of national credentialing for activity professionals.

A dual-certified professional, Bryan is a Nationally Certified Activity Director with a specialized designation in Education (ADC/EDU). His commitment to professional development is further underscored by his Life Coach Certification through the Academy of Modern Applied Psychology, allowing him to integrate advanced behavioral strategies into healthcare environments.

Bryan’s extensive leadership history includes serving on the Board of Directors for the NCCAP in Washington, D.C., and the Coalition of Activity Professionals in North Carolina. A sought-after keynote speaker, he has presented at numerous national healthcare conferences and workshops, sharing his expertise on regulatory compliance and resident-centered programming.

His contributions to the field have been recognized with prestigious national awards, including Activity Department of the Year, in honor of his innovative programs that have set new benchmarks for quality of life in healthcare communities across the country.

• Training Hours: 1.00