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AAPACN champions innovation and transformation in post-acute care, enabling providers to deliver unparalleled care.
FEATURED EVENT
2026 Annual Conference
March 17 – 20, 2026 | Orlando, FL
SPOTLIGHT
Congratulations Class of 2025
Meet the LTPAC professionals who earned an AAPACN certification
Featured Upcoming Live Workshop
RAC-CT Recertification Live
RAC-CT® Recertification Live is a two-day virtual workshop through Zoom designed for individuals who have already earned their RAC-CT certification for MDS 3.0 and are within six months of their expiration date. Join AAPACN Master Teacher, Jennifer LaBay, as she guides you through all of the RAI/MDS updates that have taken place over the past two years, including the FY 2026 guidelines. This workshop also covers other CMS updates to Medicare and the Five-Star Quality Rating System, plus an introduction to ICD-10-CM, as well as the nuances of common coding errors and pitfalls that you could be making, preparing you to perform more accurate assessments and deliver better care.
Featured On-Demand Education
Section GG Train-the-Trainer Certificate Program
Become the expert for your team to ensure accurate and compliant documentation.
The Guide to Enhanced Resident Safety Bundle
Bundle these two guides to develop a systematic approach to incident management and surveillance.
ICD-10-CM Coding Certificate Program
Enhance your learning and master the ICD-10-CM Manual to support accurate coding.
F-Tag Library On-Demand Series
Ensure your team has the knowledge and tools to effectively resolve F-Tags and maintain future compliance.
Featured Publication
Learning Timeline for AAPACN Education and Resources
Looking to elevate your expertise or advance your career? The Learning Timeline for AAPACN Education and Resources outlines a clear path to grow your knowledge and credentials. Explore the recommended programs, tools, and resources tailored for your role and experience level. Download»
The Latest from AAPACN
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MDS Accuracy: It’s Time to Get Back to the Basics
All signs point to one universal truth for the nurse assessment coordinator (NAC): MDS accuracy is paramount, says Joel VanEaton, BSN,…
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Clinical Judgment for the MDS: Code Sections GG and J with Confidence
Nurse assessment coordinators (NACs) are often tasked with navigating the complex process of following the Minimum Data Set (MDS) instructions precisely…
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Extended AAPACN Webinar Q&A: New Year, New Measure: Making Sense of the Long-Stay Antipsychotic Re-Specification
In this LTC NAC Chat podcast episode, Jennifer LaBay, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, QCP, CRC, curriculum development specialist for AAPACN and Jessie…
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Defensive Documentation: Protecting Residents, Protecting Care
Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. In today’s regulatory environment, accurate and timely nursing home…
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Change Management: How to Implement and Sustain Positive Change
Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. Change Management: How to Implement and Sustain Positive Change…
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Better Healing, Fewer Citations: The Power of Wound Rounds
Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. Wounds are a significant clinical, regulatory, and financial concern…
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Preparing for the Next Generation of Tech-Savvy Residents in Long-Term Care
In this LTC DON 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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Quality Measure IQ Series: The Re-Specified Long-Stay Antipsychotic Measure
Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. For years, nurse assessment coordinators (NACs) managed the long-stay…
I truly believe that QCP certification is beneficial to the entire IDT. There are facilities who have adopted the principles and have seen significant improvement in their problem or issue resolution. It gives you the processes to follow to look at systems and processes and how they can be made to work more efficiently.
—Maureen McCarthy, RN, BS, RAC-MT, QCP-MT, DNS-MT, RAC-MTA, President, Celtic Consulting
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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