Confusion Assessment Method (CAM) MDS Coding Video Tutorial (10/20)

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is releasing a video tutorial to assist providers in Skilled Nursing Facilities with standardized data assessment guidance and assessment strategies for the cognitive assessment known as the Confusion Assessment Method (CAM©). This video tutorial is approximately 25 minutes in length and is …

COVID-19 Tools from AAPACN

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, AAPACN is developing several tools and resources to help LTPAC providers. The tools and resources available to date include: Updated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Donning and Doffing Competency Tool COVID-19: Education for Nursing Home Healthcare Personnel – This one-page document provides relevant and straight forward education …

What the NAC Brings to Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI)

Nursing homes work hard to create the most effective Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) programs that help support the provision of quality services for residents, but translating voluminous data into meaningful information can be a challenge. Nurse assessment coordinators (NACs) play a vital role in the QAPI process and …

COVID-19 Tools From AAPACN

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, AAPACN is developing several tools and resources to help LTPAC providers. The tools and resources available to date include: Updated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Donning and Doffing Competency Tool COVID-19: Education for Nursing Home Healthcare Personnel – This one-page document provides relevant and straight forward education …