Welcome to the American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing
The American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing (AAPACN®) represents more than 20,000 post-acute care nurses and professionals working in more than 7,200 facilities. Dedicated to supporting PAC nurses and healthcare professionals in providing quality care, AAPACN offers members best in-class education, certification, resources, and strong collaborative communities.
Latest From AAPACN
- Boost MDS, CAA, and Care Plan Accuracy—and Show the Value of the NAC RoleThe MDS is more than a data collection tool, says Sabrena McCarley, MBA-SL, OTR/L, CLIPP, RAC-CT, QCP, FAOTA, RAC-CTA, vice president of clinical reimbursement and regulatory affairs for Transitional Care …
- Uncomplicating Drug ClassificationsMedications are an essential part of the care and interventions provided to residents in a skilled nursing facility. These medications may be used to manage chronic conditions, slow disease progress, …
- Draft Appendix PP Revisions: A REVISED OverviewOn March 24, 2025, new and revised surveyor guidance, as well as revised critical element pathways, will go into effect during survey, according to the Jan. 16, 2025 Quality, Safety, …
- It’s Time to Solve the Mystery of the Discharge Function Score QMThe Discharge Function Score is an incredibly complicated quality measure (QM), notes Joel VanEaton, BSN, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-CTA, RAC-CT, executive vice president of post-acute care regulatory affairs and education for …
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Free Member Tools
- PDPM Audit by MDS Section
- MDS 3.0 Quality Measure Assessment Selection Methods
- Admission Checklist: Seed to Success
- Five-Star and Care Compare MDS 3.0 Quality Measure Data Periods
- Mock Substance Overdose Toolkit
- Beneficiary Notice Guidelines Tool
- At-a-Glance QM, QRP, and VBP Tool
- OBRA Scheduling Tools for Calendar Year 2025
- SNF QRP Quick Facts Tools
- Respiratory Virus Vaccination Toolkit
- Sepsis: Nurse Documentation Training Aide
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Recent Podcast Episodes
Latest from the Blog
- How to Access the Learner Dashboard, and Other AAPACN Education FAQs
- How to Advance Your Career as a Director of Nursing Services (DNS) – Part One: Novice Level
- Demystifying the Discharge Function Score for Post-Acute Care
- How to Advance Your Career as a Nurse Assessment Coordinator (NAC) – Part Two: Competent Level