This ZIP file contains resources for surveyors conducting initial surveys under the Long-term Care Survey Process (LTCSP). It is a one-stop shop containing a multitude of reference materials that are provided to the surveyors going into facilities, including, for example, a document detailing their principles of documentation, a document showing …
AAPACN offers two great tools to assist nurse assessment coordinators (NACs) in scheduling OBRA assessments. Be prepared for 2024 with these two tools that are free to members: This AAPACN resource is copyright protected. AAPACN individual members may download or print one copy for use within their facility only. AAPACN …
The end of the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) on May 11, 2023, has marked the end of many waivers, including the 3-day qualifying hospital stay and benefit period waivers. For many new nurse assessment coordinators (NACs), this may be their first experience working outside the allowances of the waivers. …
AAPACN offers two great tools to assist nurse assessment coordinators (NACs) in scheduling OBRA assessments. Be prepared for 2023 with these two tools that are free to members: For permission to use or reproduce this tool in full or in part, please complete a permissions form.
QAPI is a data-driven, proactive approach to improving the quality of care, life, and services for residents. A QAPI meeting is an opportunity for the QAA/QAPI Steering Committee to discuss performance of the full scope of services provided and make decisions with an aim of continual improvement. Facility leaders may …
DNS Fundamentals Tools Developed by AAPACN nurse leader experts, these practical nurse leader fundamentals tools will guide the novice or experienced DNS/DON in management of an LTPAC nursing department. These tools are included in the DNS Fundamentals online education program. Organizational Toolkit for the Director of Nursing Services Members: $21 | Non-members: $184 …
Comfort—palliation—should be a critical component of all nursing home care, suggests Ann Wyatt, a palliative and residential care consultant for CaringKind in New York City. “It is not about giving up. It’s about deciding, Why should a resident be uncomfortable just because they’re old and live in a nursing home?” …
Two new Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Quality Reporting Program (QRP) measures become effective Oct. 1, 2021—the COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage Among Healthcare Personnel (HCP) and the Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI) Requiring Hospitalization. AAPACN has put together the SNF QRP Quick Facts tools to provide NACs and their teams with an at-a-glance breakdown …
Post-Acute Care Tools from AAPACN Check out this continually growing list of free downloadable tools created by AAPACN nurse experts. These tools will help you and your team get on the same page with changing regulations, interrupted stay issues, and survey readiness. Want access to all AAPACN articles? Learn more about …
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 …
