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AAPACN 2026 Quality Virtual Conference
Sept. 1–3 | 10 am – 4:30 pm ET
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Featured Live Webinar
Ready, Set, Code! Preparing for the FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Updates
The FY 2027 ICD-10-CM coding updates take effect on Oct. 1, 2026, and now is the time for nursing facilities to prepare. Accurate ICD-10-CM coding is essential for HIPAA compliance and supports accurate MDS coding, Medicare claims, PDPM classification, and reimbursement. During this 75-minute webinar, AAPACN Curriculum Development Specialist Jennifer LaBay, will break down the FY 2027 ICD-10-CM changes that matter most to long-term care. Learn practical steps you should take before Oct. 1 to ensure coding systems, resident records, and interdisciplinary workflows are ready for implementation.
Featured On-Demand Education
ICD-10-CM Coding Certificate
Enhance your learning and master the ICD-10-CM manual to support accurate coding.
DNS Fundamentals
Get the training and tools you need to succeed as a DNS and lead with confidence.
QAPI Certified Professional (QCP)
Build expertise in quality assurance and performance improvement to lead meaningful change in your facility.
PDPM Documentation Essentials for the IDT
Empower your care team with foundational knowledge to support coding accuracy and regulatory compliance.
Featured Publication
LTC-100 and AAPACN Executive Summary: What Makes Post-Acute Cares Nurses Tick?
AAPACN, in collaboration with LTC 100, released new survey findings showing that decisions to stay in or leave long-term care are closely tied to workplace culture and relationships with frontline leadership. Download the executive summary for more information.
The Latest from AAPACN
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Nursing Facility Systems Series – Part 2: Weight Management
In this LTC DON Chat podcast episode, Part 2 of the Nursing Facility Systems Series, Denise Winzeler, BSN, RN, LNHA, DNS-MT,…
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Three Key Dates for Nurse Leaders in the FY 2027 SNF PPS Final Rule Timeline
Nurse leaders will need to do short-, mid-. and long-range planning to successfully implement the new and revised policies for the…
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Passing the Baton: Why Shift-to-Shift Communication Matters
If you’ve ever watched a relay race, you know the fastest runner doesn’t always win. In fact, many races are lost…
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Oral Health: More Than Just Brushing Teeth
As people age, oral health often declines. Teeth can lose enamel, and gums may recede, causing tooth loss and pain. Oral…
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FY 2027 SNF PPS Final Rule: What NACs Need to Know
Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. Each spring, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services…
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Interrupted Stays: Clearing Up the Confusion
In this LTC NAC Chat podcast episode, Jessie McGill, RN, BSN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA and Jennifer LaBay, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, CRC, curriculum…
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Beyond the Brief: The Hidden Clinical Impact of Incontinence in SNFs
In this LTC NAC Chat podcast episode provided by AAPACN Diamond Business Partner, eBrief, Dr. Richard Stefanacci and Amy Chidester, MS, LNHA explore why…
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NAC and IDT Strategies for Success: Managing the Quality Measure Five-Star Rating
Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. Every quarter, many nurse assessment coordinators (NACs) eagerly wait…
When the opportunity to pursue the NHA-CT was presented, it was an easy decision. I had already seen the immediate value AAPACN brings through a recent seminar our clinical and MDS teams attended, so I knew this was the right step. This certification reinforces the standards every administrator should strive for. It directly supports how I lead my teams across Missouri and Kansas, and ultimately, our shared mission of delivering the best possible care to those we serve.
—Dylan Rogers, LNHA, NHA-CT, VP of Operations, Ignite Medical Resorts
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Education
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Resources
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Community
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Certification
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Team Skills
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ROI Success
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