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AAPACN champions innovation and transformation in post-acute care, enabling providers to deliver unparalleled care.
FEATURED EVENT
2026 Annual Conference
March 17 – 20, 2026 | Orlando, FL
SPOTLIGHT
New Learning Experience
During the transition, the Learner Dashboard will be unavailable March 23–29
Featured Upcoming Live Workshop
RAC-CT Recertification Live
RAC-CT® Recertification Live is a two-day virtual workshop through Zoom designed for individuals who have already earned their RAC-CT certification for MDS 3.0 and are within six months of their expiration date. Join AAPACN Master Teacher, Jennifer LaBay, as she guides you through all of the RAI/MDS updates that have taken place over the past two years, including the FY 2026 guidelines. This workshop also covers other CMS updates to Medicare and the Five-Star Quality Rating System, plus an introduction to ICD-10-CM, as well as the nuances of common coding errors and pitfalls that you could be making, preparing you to perform more accurate assessments and deliver better care.
Featured On-Demand Education
Survey Preparedness Program
Assess your facility, identify vulnerabilities, and implement corrective strategies before surveyors arrive.
Resident Assessment Coordinator–Certified
Certify your MDS 3.0 knowledge to lead your team with accuracy and drive your facility’s financial performance.
Medicare Basic Training
Strengthen your foundation and support accurate, compliant Medicare processes.
QAPI Certified Professional
Build expertise in quality assurance and performance improvement to lead meaningful change in your facility.
Featured Publication
Learning Timeline for AAPACN Education and Resources
Looking to elevate your expertise or advance your career? The Learning Timeline for AAPACN Education and Resources outlines a clear path to grow your knowledge and credentials. Explore the recommended programs, tools, and resources tailored for your role and experience level. Download»
The Latest from AAPACN
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AAPACN 2026 Conference Highlight: The MDS in Court – How Does Yours Standup? with Janine Lehman
In this LTC NAC Chat podcast episode, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, chief nursing officer for AAPACN, and…
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ICD-10-CM Coding Spotlight Series – Part 2: Navigating Genitourinary Conditions in Long-Term Care
Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. As National Kidney Month arrives in March, so does…
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How the NAC and the IDT Can Be Predictive vs. Reactive With QM Data: AAPACN 2026 Conference Highlight
Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. The watchword that increasingly defines federal (and some state)…
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MDS Accuracy: It’s Time to Get Back to the Basics
Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. All signs point to one universal truth for the…
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Clinical Judgment for the MDS: Code Sections GG and J with Confidence
Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. Nurse assessment coordinators (NACs) are often tasked with navigating…
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Extended AAPACN Webinar Q&A: New Year, New Measure: Making Sense of the Long-Stay Antipsychotic Re-Specification
In this LTC NAC Chat podcast episode, Jennifer LaBay, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, QCP, CRC, curriculum development specialist for AAPACN, and Jessie…
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Defensive Documentation: Protecting Residents, Protecting Care
Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. In today’s regulatory environment, accurate and timely nursing home…
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Change Management: How to Implement and Sustain Positive Change
Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. Change Management: How to Implement and Sustain Positive Change…
I truly believe that QCP certification is beneficial to the entire IDT. There are facilities who have adopted the principles and have seen significant improvement in their problem or issue resolution. It gives you the processes to follow to look at systems and processes and how they can be made to work more efficiently.
—Maureen McCarthy, RN, BS, RAC-MT, QCP-MT, DNS-MT, RAC-MTA, President, Celtic Consulting
The Benefits Of AAPACN Membership
Education
Stay current with training that simplifies federal regulations, helping you to do your job more efficiently and effectively.
Resources
Access a library of expert-developed resources and tools to streamline your work and boost facility performance.
Community
Get answers and guidance from a network of post-acute care peers and experts who understand your unique challenges.
Certification
Elevate your expertise, improve resident care, and boost your career with AAPACN’s nationally recognized certification programs.
Team Skills
Equip your staff with standardized education and AAPACN resources to deliver consistent, high-quality care.
ROI Success
Improve reimbursement and quality metrics by leveraging AAPACN education and certification for your staff.
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