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
- Is It Time to Roll Out the SBAR Again?
The SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment/Analysis, and Recommendation/Request) tool is a standardized, structured communication framework that has been consistently promoted by such quality-focused organizations as the Agency for Healthcare Research and … - Wearable Translation Tech: Convenience, Risks, and the Critical Role of DNS Leadership
Effective communication is essential for safe person-centered care. But even the most dedicated caregivers can face significant challenges when language barriers arise. As resident demographics shift and the post-acute care … - Moments of Grace: Leading Compassionate Care for Residents with Parkinson’s Disease
In the cadence of long-term care, few diagnoses demand as much coordination, patience, and understanding as Parkinson’s disease (PD). This progressive neurological disorder affects every aspect of a resident’s life, … - Crack the Code: E0800, Rejection of Care
Understanding and accurately coding E0800, Rejection of Care, is essential both to reflect the resident’s behavior patterns and to ensure the care plan captures both the resident’s behaviors and his …
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Free Member Tools
- Caring for Residents with Parkinson’s Disease – Nursing Assistant In-Service Education
- Weight Loss/Gain Calculation Worksheets and Documentation Tip Sheets to Support MDS Coding
- At-a-Glance QM, QRP, and VBP Tool
- AAPACN Tools for the Nurse Assessment Coordinator
- Action Plan: Preventing Hospital Readmissions
- Learning Timeline for AAPACN Education and Resources
- OBRA Scheduling Tools for Calendar Year 2026
- MDS Data Collection for the NAC Tool
- ICD-10-CM Coding Convention Terminology Quick Reference Guide
- Resident Interview Toolkit
- AAPACN Tools for the Director of Nursing Services
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PAC News from the Field
- MDS 3.0 Quality Measures (QM) User’s Manual v18.0 Effective Jan. 1, 2026 and Associated Files
- Medicare and Medicaid: Repeal of Minimum Staffing Standards for LTC Facilities Interim Final Rule
- AHRQ Dec. 17 Webcast Introducing SOPS Nursing Home Survey V2.0
- Appendix B State RAI Coordinators Contact List Updated
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