What you'll accomplish
By the end of this guide, 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
How-To Guide: Set Up Claude as Your Activities Department Assistant
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.