Mission Statement
The mission of Activity Therapists Association is to provide education,
networking and professional enrichment opportunities to persons working in
the activity field or those who are interested in the provision of therapeutic
activities. The Activity Therapists Association's education programs focus on
the theory and practice of designing and providing Activities, Therapeutic
Recreation, and Psychosocial interventions to enhance the functional abilities,
self-esteem and quality of life for individuals within long term care, assisted
living, retirement, hospital based SNF units and/or adult day services settings.
The ATA is dedicated to promoting the vital importance of Activity Therapy
and in maintaining and improving the physical, mental and emotional well-
being of persons across the health care continuum.
Code of Ethics
The Activity Therapists Association (ATA) is concerned with the development
and quality of resident care in long term care facilities. To protect the merit
placed on this organization, the ATA has the responsibility of defining the
basic principals governing the professional conduct of its members.
Activity professionals shall…
…place the health and welfare of the residents above all else, including
personal and financial interests, and conduct themselves in the practice of
this profession to bring honor to themselves, their associates, and the activity
profession.
…act in a professional and responsible manner regarding the needs and
individual lifestyle or each resident; striving to maintain each resident’s dignity.
…avoid programming where proper medical authority has not been issued or
is contraindicated.
…strive to advance the knowledge and practice of activity professionals,
including self-improvement, in order to contribute to the best possible wholistic
care.
…refuse to participate in or conceal unethical practices or procedures.
…serve their employer honorably and loyally, discharging the duties and
responsibilities entrusted to them; giving due consideration to the nature of
these duties in giving their employer notice of intent to resign their position.
…report to the proper authority within the long term care facility, any possible
violations of established rules and regulations of the employer or of the
professional practice.
…avoid encroachment on the professional responsibilities of the medical or
paramedical professionals and, under no circumstances, assume or appear to
assume the right to make determinations in professional areas outside the
scope of their assigned duties.
…participate appropriately in strengthening and developing the quality of
professional manpower and in representing the profession to the public.
…honorably discharge the responsibilities of any ATA position to which
appointed or elected, and preserve the confidentiality of any privileged
information made known to them in this capacity.
The mission of Activity Therapists Association is to provide education,
networking and professional enrichment opportunities to persons working in
the activity field or those who are interested in the provision of therapeutic
activities. The Activity Therapists Association's education programs focus on
the theory and practice of designing and providing Activities, Therapeutic
Recreation, and Psychosocial interventions to enhance the functional abilities,
self-esteem and quality of life for individuals within long term care, assisted
living, retirement, hospital based SNF units and/or adult day services settings.
The ATA is dedicated to promoting the vital importance of Activity Therapy
and in maintaining and improving the physical, mental and emotional well-
being of persons across the health care continuum.
Code of Ethics
The Activity Therapists Association (ATA) is concerned with the development
and quality of resident care in long term care facilities. To protect the merit
placed on this organization, the ATA has the responsibility of defining the
basic principals governing the professional conduct of its members.
Activity professionals shall…
…place the health and welfare of the residents above all else, including
personal and financial interests, and conduct themselves in the practice of
this profession to bring honor to themselves, their associates, and the activity
profession.
…act in a professional and responsible manner regarding the needs and
individual lifestyle or each resident; striving to maintain each resident’s dignity.
…avoid programming where proper medical authority has not been issued or
is contraindicated.
…strive to advance the knowledge and practice of activity professionals,
including self-improvement, in order to contribute to the best possible wholistic
care.
…refuse to participate in or conceal unethical practices or procedures.
…serve their employer honorably and loyally, discharging the duties and
responsibilities entrusted to them; giving due consideration to the nature of
these duties in giving their employer notice of intent to resign their position.
…report to the proper authority within the long term care facility, any possible
violations of established rules and regulations of the employer or of the
professional practice.
…avoid encroachment on the professional responsibilities of the medical or
paramedical professionals and, under no circumstances, assume or appear to
assume the right to make determinations in professional areas outside the
scope of their assigned duties.
…participate appropriately in strengthening and developing the quality of
professional manpower and in representing the profession to the public.
…honorably discharge the responsibilities of any ATA position to which
appointed or elected, and preserve the confidentiality of any privileged
information made known to them in this capacity.
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