New Facility Program Implementation
Angel Paws offers the administrative quality and structure of carefully planned and implemented
in-house programs without the in-house burdens on limited resources. (click here for Testimonials & Research)
"I believe that Angel Paws is a role model for anyone seeking true animal assisted therapy in a health care setting ." - John Hughes, Former Owner/Administrator, Flint Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation
"This organization highly values the mutually beneficial relationship between volunteer, patient and pet, with a keen attention to safety, sensitivity and effective interaction."
- Richard R. Donnard, D.O., Medical Director, Hospice of Central Ohio & Autumn Health Care Center
As our base of qualified volunteers continues to grow we look forward to partnering with more facilities on our waiting list! Please contact us directly if you are interested in implementing a program in your facility. Please keep in mind that with increased frequency (due to the growing popularity of visiting animal programs) comes increased risk so although we do not charge a fee for our services our programs are by no means casual, trivial or careless.
Having animals come to various settings for safe and effective participation in therapeutic interactions as part of a carefully planned, implemented and evaluated program is still a relatively new concept and, while happy and positive for most, is occasionally upsetting to some. Our teams receive extensive training and must go through detailed preparation for each visit, and they do their best to conduct themselves with sensitivity and professionalism. We find that having a clear understanding between our organization and volunteers, and you and your staff, helps things go smoothly and avoids potential difficulties in our efforts to both maximize benefits and minimize risk for all concerned.
With these considerations in mind the first step in our program collaboration and implementation process is to schedule an initial administrative presentation and discussion meeting. We ask that all administrative staff members who will be responsible for the approval or execution of the program be present in order to avoid potential misunderstandings and miscommunications about exactly what we offer, how we work, and why.
"This organization highly values the mutually beneficial relationship between volunteer, patient and pet, with a keen attention to safety, sensitivity and effective interaction."
- Richard R. Donnard, D.O., Medical Director, Hospice of Central Ohio & Autumn Health Care Center
As our base of qualified volunteers continues to grow we look forward to partnering with more facilities on our waiting list! Please contact us directly if you are interested in implementing a program in your facility. Please keep in mind that with increased frequency (due to the growing popularity of visiting animal programs) comes increased risk so although we do not charge a fee for our services our programs are by no means casual, trivial or careless.
Having animals come to various settings for safe and effective participation in therapeutic interactions as part of a carefully planned, implemented and evaluated program is still a relatively new concept and, while happy and positive for most, is occasionally upsetting to some. Our teams receive extensive training and must go through detailed preparation for each visit, and they do their best to conduct themselves with sensitivity and professionalism. We find that having a clear understanding between our organization and volunteers, and you and your staff, helps things go smoothly and avoids potential difficulties in our efforts to both maximize benefits and minimize risk for all concerned.
With these considerations in mind the first step in our program collaboration and implementation process is to schedule an initial administrative presentation and discussion meeting. We ask that all administrative staff members who will be responsible for the approval or execution of the program be present in order to avoid potential misunderstandings and miscommunications about exactly what we offer, how we work, and why.
Health Care Facility Staff asked to attend the introductory meeting include:
1 Administrative Director
2 Activities Director
3 Volunteer Director
4 Nursing Director
5 Risk Management/Infection Control
6 Marketing/Public & Media Relations
1 Administrative Director
2 Activities Director
3 Volunteer Director
4 Nursing Director
5 Risk Management/Infection Control
6 Marketing/Public & Media Relations
R.E.A.D. Program Staff asked to attend the introductory meeting include:
1 Principal or Library Director
2 Reading Specialist (if the school or library has one)
3 Director of Childrens Services (if library)
4 Teacher(s) or Librarians who would be responsible
5 Any volunteers who many be involved (optional)
1 Principal or Library Director
2 Reading Specialist (if the school or library has one)
3 Director of Childrens Services (if library)
4 Teacher(s) or Librarians who would be responsible
5 Any volunteers who many be involved (optional)
Our presentation will include handouts, a power point presentation and video clips. If you can provide a table to put our laptop and projector on, an electrical outlet, and a blank wall or screen to project onto we will bring our own lap top, projector & extension cords! One hour for the presentation/discussion is best if possible (but may be shortened to 1/2 hour if necessary) with access to the room roughly 1/2 hour before the meeting to set up and 1/2 hour after to clear out. If you have a built in projector and sound system even better!
We look forward to working with you to design the best program possible for your facility! Please contact us for more information!
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