Leadership Academy 2013-14 LeadingAge New York Feb. 2014 | Seite 5

Michaela Byrnes
Director of Therapeutic Recreation
Wartburg Nursing Home

Engaging Staff Talent for
Therapy Program
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How would you describe your Action Learning Project and the difference you hope it will make to
advance your organization’s mission (or the field) and benefit the individuals you serve?

My action learning project is to incorporate staff into providing and enhancing Therapeutic Recreation (TR) programs for our
residents. On a voluntary basis, staff will be encouraged and empowered to share their knowledge, talents, creativity, cultural
background and life exp