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The Executive Playbook: AI Strategies for Post-Acute Care Leaders
Free webinar series for LTPAC executives
Featured New Certification
Nursing Home Administrator–Certified (NHA-CT)
In an increasingly complex environment, operational excellence is not just a goal—it’s a necessity for survival. AAPACN’s new Nursing Home Administrator—Certified (NHA-CT) certification program is designed for the proactive leader who wants to validate the specialized competencies required to navigate the intersection of clinical quality, fiscal responsibility, and regulatory scrutiny.
Take a sneak peek into the program format in this free on-demand webinar.
Featured On-Demand Education
Director of Nursing Services–Certified (DNS-CT)
Elevate your career and validate your knowledge as a leader to show that you know how to improve quality, communication, and resident care.
Resident Assessment Coordinator–Certified (RAC-CT)
Certify your MDS 3.0 knowledge to lead your team with accuracy and drive your facility’s financial performance.
QAPI Certified Professional (QCP)
Build expertise in quality assurance and performance improvement to lead meaningful change in your facility.
ICD-10-CM Coding Certificate
Enhance your learning and master the ICD-10-CM manual to support accurate coding.
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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Get To Know Your Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC)
In this LTC NAC Chat podcast episode, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, chief nursing officer for AAPACN, and…
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Understanding OBRA and PPS Discharge Assessments:What NACs Need to Know
In the complex world of Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment scheduling, discharge scenarios can often confuse even experienced interdisciplinary team (IDT)…
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AAPACN Urges Reconsideration of Key SNF PPS Proposals for FY 2027
Each year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) releases a proposed Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System (SNF PPS)…
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Don’t Short-Change Significant Correction MDSs: Learn When and Why to Do Them
Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. The OBRA Significant Correction to Prior Assessment (SCPA), which…
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ICD-10-CM Coding Spotlight Series – Part 5: Getting Ready for Summer: Obesity and BMI Coding
Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. As summer approaches, many people begin thinking about health…
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AAPACN and CMS Clarify Long-Stay Antipsychotic Measure Requirements
In this LTC NAC Chat podcast episode, Jennifer LaBay, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, CRC, curriculum development specialist for AAPACN, and Jessie McGill,…
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CMS Maps Out Four Years of Big Changes and Forecasts Even More
Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. In the Medicare Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System…
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Falls MDS Coding: Why the DNS Should Get Involved—and How to Do It
Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. In September 2025, the Office of Inspector General (OIG)…
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
The Benefits Of AAPACN Membership
Education
Stay current with training that simplifies federal regulations, helping you to do your job more efficiently and effectively.
Resources
Access a library of expert-developed resources and tools to streamline your work and boost facility performance.
Community
Get answers and guidance from a network of post-acute care peers and experts who understand your unique challenges.
Certification
Elevate your expertise, improve resident care, and boost your career with AAPACN’s nationally recognized certification programs.
Team Skills
Equip your staff with standardized education and AAPACN resources to deliver consistent, high-quality care.
ROI Success
Improve reimbursement and quality metrics by leveraging AAPACN education and certification for your staff.
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