ATRA Sample Assessment Test

Rating Scale:
5=Substantial compliance, meets all major provisions (91-100%);
4=Significant compliance, meets most provisions (76-90%);
3=Partial compliance, meets some provisions (51-75%);
2=Minimal compliance, meets few provisions(26-50%);
1=Non-compliance, fails to meet provisions (less than 26%)

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Sample 1:

STANDARD 6
Recreation opportunities are available to patients/clients to promote or improve their general health and well-being.

RATIONALE
The agency environment and treatment procedures often increase patient/client needs for self-expression, independence, stimulation, control, security and creativity. Recreation opportunities can assist in meeting these needs as well as provide individuals with other positive outcomes such as adjustment to medical procedures, fitness, relaxation, changes in lifestyle, release from stress, and satisfying social interaction. Recreation experiences have a developmental, rehabilitative and habilitative impact upon patients/clients.

6.1 Structure Criteria

Rating

6.1.1.	Procedures are documented in the written plan of operation for the provision of recreation and play opportunities designed to meet the general needs, interests and abilities of patients/clients.
6.1.2.	Recreation facilities, equipment and activities are available, accessible and appropriate to patients/clients needs and abilities/disabilities.
6.1.3.	Recreation facilities and equipment are clean, safe and maintained in accordance with health, fire and safety codes. Data Sources: Recreation section of the written plan of operation(policy and procedures manual); risk management; safety surveys; facility utilization review summaries.

Evaluation Comments:

6.2 Process Criteria

Rating

The therapeutic recreation specialist:

6.2.1.

Assures that recreation opportunities are provided in accordance with department procedures that are designed to improve the general health and well-being of patients/clients and adjustment to the health care environment and treatment procedures
Data Sources: Recreation section of the written plan of operation; program observation; records of client participation; department attendance records; activity calendars; newsletters, etc.

Evaluation Comments:

6.3 Outcome Criteria

Rating

The patient/client, family and/or significant other:

6.3.1.

Is involved in planning recreational opportunities to the extent possible.

6.3.2.

Is satisfied with the recreation opportunities provided.

6.3.3.

Receives benefit from participation in recreation activities and incurs no adverse reaction or consequence

Data Sources: Patient's/client's/family's/significant other's outcomes; planning documents and minutes; existence of patient planning groups; satisfaction data; safety reports.

Evaluation Comments: