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
- Sepsis Assessment and Reporting: Tips for Nursing Staff
Nurses play a key role in the early identification and treatment of sepsis, assessing the resident and reporting to the physician or nonphysician practitioner (NPP), as well as potentially managing … - Draft Appendix PP Revisions: An Overview
On Feb. 24, 2025, new and revised surveyor guidance, as well as revised critical element pathways, will go into effect during survey, according to the Nov. 18, 2024 Quality, Safety, … - The “Golden Hour” of Admission
For both residents and their loved ones, admission into a post-acute care facility can be an overwhelming experience. In addition to the condition that brought residents to the facility, the … - 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 …
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Free Member Tools
- Admission Checklist: Seed to Success
- 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
- 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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