Welcome to the American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing
The American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing (AAPACN®) champions innovation and transformation across the post-acute care continuum by enabling providers to deliver unparalleled care. Representing more than 18,000 post-acute care nurses and leaders in over 6,100 facilities nationwide, AAPACN provides industry‑leading education, certification, and evidence‑based resources that elevate quality of care and drive operational excellence.
Latest From AAPACN
- Major Changes on Falls with Major Injury QMs
The Oct. 1, 2025, update to the definitions of “fall” and “major injury” in the Long-Term Care Facility Resident Assessment Instrument 3.0 User’s Manual (RAI User’s Manual) has left many … - Navigating Resident/Representative Notifications About Care Plan and Condition Changes
Mandates to notify or inform the resident and/or their representative about an array of clinical and service issues are woven throughout the resident rights F-tags and other surveyor guidance in … - F641: The Importance of Accurate MDS Coding
F641, Accuracy of the Minimum Data Set (MDS), remains one of the most frequently cited F-Tags during surveys, for good reason. The MDS is a critical foundation of resident assessment, … - Simplifying the SNF ABN: Helping Residents Understand Their Options
When a resident’s Medicare Part A skilled stay ends, two types of resident notification processes may be required under the Beneficiary Notices Initiative: the standard denial process and the expedited …
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Free Member Tools
- Five-Star and Care Compare MDS 3.0 Quality Measure Data Periods
- Physician Certification Tracker
- AAPACN Tools for the Nurse Assessment Coordinator
- SNF Validation Audit Checklist
- Respiratory Virus Vaccination Toolkit
- Weight Loss/Gain Calculation Worksheets and Documentation Tip Sheets to Support MDS Coding
- At-a-Glance QM, QRP, and VBP Tool
- Action Plan: Preventing Hospital Readmissions
- Learning Timeline for AAPACN Education and Resources
- OBRA Scheduling Tools for Calendar Year 2026
- MDS Data Collection for the NAC Tool
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Recent Podcast Episodes
- Falls with Major Injury: Updated Definitions, Quality Measure Impacts, and an AAPACN Conference Session Sneak Peak
- SNF ABN: When to Use This Medicare Beneficiary Notice and Why
- 2026 Goal Setting for the Director of Nursing Services
- What to Expect at the AAPACN 2026 Conference: Highlights, What’s New, Can’t-Miss Sessions, and More
Latest from the Blog
- How to Advance Your Career as a Director of Nursing Services (DNS) – Part Two: Competent Level
- AAPACN Tools for the Nurse Assessment Coordinator
- Interview About QCP Certification Integration with Jennifer Pyne at Genesis Healthcare
- How to Advance Your Career as a Nurse Assessment Coordinator (NAC) – Part Three: Proficient Level
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