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
- Back to PDPM Basics – Part 5: The NTA Component
The Non-Therapy Ancillary (NTA) component of the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) accounts for the medical complexity and resource-intensive services provided to residents in nursing facilities. This component is calculated using … - Turning Difficult Conversations into Chances for Collaboration
In long-term and post-acute care, communication is everything. Most days, conversations with residents, families, and staff flow smoothly. But every so often, a chat takes a sharp turn, voices rise, … - Preventing Hospital Readmissions: How Effective Nurse Leaders Can Turn the Tide
Hospital readmissions remain one of the most persistent challenges for long-term post-acute care (LTPAC) facilities. National data shows that roughly 13% to 14% of all hospitalized patients are readmitted within … - 7 Tips for Avoiding F656 Care Plan Citations and Building a Culture of Proactive Care Planning
F656, Comprehensive Care Plans, is one of the most commonly cited F-tags during survey in nursing homes; however, with intentional processes in place, these citations are largely preventable. A proactive …
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Free Member Tools
- AAPACN Tools for the Nurse Assessment Coordinator
- 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
- ICD-10-CM Coding Convention Terminology Quick Reference Guide
- Resident Interview Toolkit
- AAPACN Tools for the Director of Nursing Services
- Survey 101: What Every Staff Member Should Know
- Respiratory Therapy MDS Coding Checklist
- QAPI Focus: Section GG
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PAC News from the Field
- CMS: REVISED Contingency Plans – State Survey & Certification Activities in Federal Government Shutdown
- iQIES MDS Error Message Reference Guide and Message List v1.0
- Update on Medicare Operations: Telehealth, Claims Processing, and MAC Status During Shutdown
- CMS QSO Memo: Civil Money Penalty Reinvestment Program (CMPRP) Updates
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