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Virginia Administrative Code (Last Updated: January 10, 2017) |
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Title 22. Social Services |
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Agency 40. Department of Social Services |
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Chapter 60. Standards and Regulations for Licensed Adult Day Care Centers |
Section 705. Implementing the activities
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A. During a programmed activity, there shall be an adequate number of staff to lead the activity, to assist the participants with the activity, to supervise the general area, and to re-direct any individuals who require different activities.
B. During the activity, each participant shall be encouraged to join in at his level, to include observing.
C. All equipment and supplies used shall be accounted for at the end of the activity so that a safe environment can be maintained.
D. The staff leading the activity shall have a general understanding of the following:
1. Attention spans and functional levels of the participants in the group;
2. Methods to adapt the activity to meet the needs and abilities of the participants;
3. Various methods of engaging and motivating individuals to participate; and
4. The importance of providing appropriate instruction, education, and guidance throughout the activity.
Historical Notes
Derived from Volume 16, Issue 12, eff. July 1, 2000.