Welcome to the American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing
The American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing (AAPACN®) represents more than 20,000 post-acute care nurses and professionals working in more than 7,200 facilities. Dedicated to supporting PAC nurses and healthcare professionals in providing quality care, AAPACN offers members best in-class education, certification, resources, and strong collaborative communities.
Latest From AAPACN
- October 2025 MDS Draft Item Sets: The SDOH Should Drive the NAC’s Planning
On Oct. 1, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the draft MDS version 1.20.1 item sets and item matrix for implementation on Oct. 1, 2025. The … - Quality Measure IQ Series: Antipsychotic Medication Measures
Monitoring and reducing the use of antipsychotic medications is a high priority for many nursing facilities. Top concerns are the increased risk of adverse effects for residents taking these medications, … - Residents on Part B Therapy? Provide Beneficiary Notices to Avoid a Financial Hit
Nurse assessment coordinators (NACs) who manage Medicare services typically are at least familiar enough with the beneficiary notice requirements that skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) must meet under fee-for-service (FFS) Medicare … - ICD-10-CM: Navigating the Term “With,” Combination Codes, and Complications of Care
Accurate diagnosis coding is critical in nursing facilities (NFs) for care planning, reimbursement, and quality measurement. NF coders must understand ICD-10-CM conventions, general coding guidelines, and chapter-specific coding guidelines that …
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Free Member Tools
- Five-Star and Care Compare MDS 3.0 Quality Measure Data Periods
- Mock Substance Overdose Toolkit
- Beneficiary Notice Guidelines Tool
- At-a-Glance QM, QRP, and VBP Tool
- OBRA Scheduling Tools for Calendar Year 2025
- SNF QRP Quick Facts Tools
- Respiratory Virus Vaccination Toolkit
- Sepsis: Nurse Documentation Training Aide
- Influenza and Pneumonia Vaccination Toolkit
- Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Resources
- Template for Care Area Assessment Summary Note
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PAC News from the Field
- MDS 3.0 Quality Measures (QM) User’s Manual V 17.0 and Accompanying Risk Adjustment Appendix File
- QSO Memo: Acute Respiratory Illness Reporting Requirements Effective Jan. 1, 2025
- HHS Office for Civil Rights Proposes Measures to Strengthen Cybersecurity in Health Care Under HIPAA
- NOMNC and DENC: New Forms Must Be Used Starting Jan. 1, 2025; Different Start Date for DENC Only for Medicare Advantage
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