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NAAP is the only national organization that exclusively represents Activity Professionals working in primarily geriatric
settings. This association provides opportunities for professional development and personal growth.
Benefits of NAAP Membership - NAAP offers FREE Educational
Webinars through www.vifamilies.com every second and fourth Wednesday. Please see Lunch and Learn Link.
- NAAP offers a bi-monthly newsletter with
articles of interest to the Activity Professional, as well as updates about government issues, documentation requirements,
trends, ideas, etc.
- NAAP members receive a discounted registration to our National Conference and any other
NAAP Educational Opportunities.
- NAAP is the National Association that advocates for the Activity Professional working
with seniors in all care settings.
- NAAP was instrumental in having "Activities" added to the Federal Regulations.
If activities were not required, many Activity Professionals would not have jobs.
- NAAP had a great deal of input into
the new guidance to surveyors for activities, which was implemented in 2007. This new guidance further promotes the importance
of activities and the profession. These new guidelines indirectly force facilities to provide better budgets for activities
and require surveyors to examine the qualifications of the Activity Director and issue a citation when an unqualified person
has been hired. This raises the bar regarding whom an Administrator can hire and will lead to better salaries for Activity
Professionals.
- NAAP keeps abreast of all legislative bills pertinent to the field and provides input/feedback as needed.
If a bill is introduced that could harm the profession or the Activity Professional, NAAP fights it.
- NAAP has a presence
at conferences for Administrators and owners, further promoting and highlighting the importance of the Activity Profession.
- NAAP
members write articles for major publications and Web sites, providing additional exposure for the Activity Profession.
- NAAP
offers education to keep Activity Professionals abreast of emerging trends, new programming ideas, changes in documentation
requirements, etc.
- NAAP has a "Members Only" section on its website with information and articles, the latest
Culture Change information, governmental updates, announcements, etc., to assist the Activity Professional to be the best
they can be.
- NAAP collaborates with the Pioneer Network, CMS, NCCNHR, AHCA, LeadingAge (formerly AAHSA), and NAB to
provide information about Culture Change principles to members.
- NAAP supports the Activity Profession and Activity
Professionals, through its membership numbers to be able to offer support and advocacy with regulatory agencies and industry
associations.
- NAAP Office has staff available Monday-Friday to answer questions, addresses concerns, and assist
the members as needed between 8:30-4:30 EST.
Online Application
click here to download printable copy of application
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