What you'll accomplish
You'll have Claude set up as a dedicated Activities Department assistant that already knows your facility, your documentation style, and your resident population. Instead of explaining context every time you open a chat, you'll start conversations with full shared understanding and get documentation that sounds like it came from your department.
What you'll need
- A Claude.ai account (free or Pro; free tier works for basic setup)
- A computer or tablet with internet access
- 20 minutes to configure your project settings
- Basic notes about your facility and resident population
- Time needed: 30 minutes to set up; permanent time savings after
- Cost: Free (basic Claude account) / $20/month (Claude Pro for longer documents and more usage)
Set Up Claude as Your Activities Department Assistant
Step 1: Create a free Claude account
Go to claude.ai and sign up with your email address. Click "Sign up" and follow the prompts. You don't need any special plan to start.
What you should see: You're logged into Claude with a blank conversation window. There's a sidebar on the left with "New conversation."
Troubleshooting: If you don't receive the verification email, check your spam folder.