Are you a nursing home administrator striving to lead your organization with confidence, clarity, and cutting-edge knowledge? The AAPACN 2026 Conference, taking place March 17–20, 2026, in Orlando, FL, now features a dedicated Administrator Track that’s designed just for you!
Why This Track Matters
For the first time, AAPACN is offering a curated set of sessions just for administrators—content that speaks directly to the operational, financial, and leadership challenges facility leaders face today. These sessions are ideal for:
- Strengthening organizational performance with cross-departmental integration
- Improving quality metrics
- Enhancing reimbursement and compliance understanding
- Elevating strategic leadership skills
Whether you’re new to facility leadership or a seasoned executive, the Administrator Track will give you actionable tools to thrive in today’s complex post-acute care environment.
Featured Administrator Sessions
Below are the administrator-focused breakout sessions confirmed in the conference program (look for the Administrator Topic icon in the digital brochure schedule):
Wednesday, March 18
Reimbursement and Outcomes in Harmony: Aligning Therapy, Nursing, and IDT
2 – 3:15 pm ET
Speakers: Sabrena McCarley, MBA-SL, OTR/L, CLIPP, RAC-CT, QCP, FAOTA, RAC-CTA and Maureen McCarthy, RN, BS, RAC-MT, QCP-MT, DNS-MT, RAC-MTA
Master Five-Star Updates and Strategies for Future Rating Success
3:45 – 5 pm ET
Speakers: Genice Hornberger, RN, RAC-CT, and Eugene Gonsiorek, PhD, NHA
Thursday, March 19
The Ultimate Maestro: The Facility Leader’s Role in Managing Reimbursement
11:30 am – 12:45 pm ET
Speaker: Robin Hillier, BSN, MS, RN, RAC-CT, IP
Accountable and Empowered: A Practical Playbook for Administrators to Dominate Five-Star Ratings
2:45 – 4 pm
Speaker: Steven Littlehale, RN, MS, GCNS
How It’s Made. Your VBP Score and Incentive Multiplier.
4:30 – 5:30 pm ET
Speaker: Joel VanEaton, BSN, RN, RAC-CTA, RAC-MT
Friday, March 20
Facility Assessment – Changes, Impact on Long-Term Care Today and Beyond!
11:30 am – 12:30 pm ET
Speaker: Lisa Thomson, BA, LNHA, HSE, CIMT
Read detailed descriptions of each of these sessions in the AAPACN 2026 Conference Digital Brochure.
Benefits of Attending the Administrator Track
Role-Tailored Education
The Administrator Track was created specifically to help leaders address practical, real-world challenges of facility operations, quality metrics, and strategy. It focuses on strengthening your impact—both clinically and financially—in the long-term/post-acute care space.
NAB Credit
Educational content at the AAPACN Conference is developed under rigorous standards, and AAPACN works with the National Association of Long-Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) to offer continuing education for nursing home administrators. By attending these sessions, you may earn NAB-approved credits that support your professional credentialing goals.
Note: All NAB licensees are required to create an account through the new NAB CE Registry in order to receive credit for the sessions they attended.
Networking With Leaders Across the Continuum
Connect with fellow administrators, directors of nursing services, MDS coordinator/nurse assessment coordinator (NAC) professionals, and other post-acute care leaders during sessions, receptions, and peer networking events.
Don’t Miss the Early-Bird Deadline
Register by February 16, 2026 to take advantage of early-bird pricing. Early registration ensures you get access to the best rates for this high-impact conference.
Plan Your Experience
Education, networking, and professional growth don’t happen by accident—they’re planned. With tailored sessions on reimbursement, leadership, operational strategy, and more, the AAPACN 2026 Conference Administrator Track is your chance to level up your leadership and bring valuable insights back to your team.
Register today, secure your early-bird rate, and prepare to lead with confidence in 2026!