Title: Assist client and family groups with participation in activities, as required by Virginia Board of Nursing regulation.
Course: Nurse Aide I (14051-I) > Section: Relating to the Healthcare System

Assistance should include

- informing client of available activities
- encouraging client to participate in activities
- involving and supporting the family in activities whenever possible.

Refer to Unit VI in Nurse Aide Curriculum, Virginia Board of Nursing, Virginia Department of Health Professions, 2023.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How does participation in activities encourage social interaction and client well-being?
- Why is it important to involve the family in activities?
- How might a CNA encourage family involvement in client activities?