The AAPACN 2025 Conference will be hosted in Louisville, Kentucky, on April 22 – 25. Attendees will immerse themselves in information and best practices with peers who share their passion for post-acute care and can also embrace an opportunity that extends beyond the education to make connections and friendships in a vibrant city blended with urban energy and Southern charm. This blog will cover some of the highlights of what attendees can expect from this year’s event!
3 Learning Tracks for Breakout Sessions
AAPACN will offer tailored breakout sessions specific to nurse assessment coordinators (NACs), directors of nursing services (DNSs), as well as topics that are best for both audiences, and advanced topics for those looking for a deeper dive into complex solutions.
NAC Topics:
- APU Items: Impact of Dashes, MDS Coding, and NHSN on PDPM Rate
- Learn and Avoid: Common Probe Audit Findings
- Managed Care Makeover: What’s New and What’s Next in 2025
- Medical Review and the Contractors that Perform Them
- 10 of the Most Confusing MDS Coding Questions
- PDPM Unveiled: Strategies for MDS 3.0 Success in the Evolving Healthcare Landscape
- Keeping Your MDS Coding Active
- From the Starting Gate to the Finish Line: Best Practices for Nursing Home Reimbursement Compliance
- Decoding I0020B: Identifying the Primary Diagnosis
- Pardon the Interruption
- Achieve the Medicare Triple Crown: Excellence in Quality of Care, Regulatory Compliance, and Optimal Reimbursement
DNS Topics:
- What Every Administrator Wants Their Nursing Leadership to Know: Mastering CBC. Read a sneak preview of this session here.
- Utilizing Behavioral Health Program for Successful Survey Outcomes
- Enhancing Your Recruitment and Retention Plan to Align with the Facility Assessment
- Practical Approaches to Managing Behaviors: Person-Centered Care Planning
- Navigating the Survey Process and Avoiding Rough Seas. Read a sneak preview of this session here.
- Rolling Out the Red Carpet for New Long-Term Resident Admissions and Employees
- Enhancing Behavioral Health Capacity in Nursing Facilities with the COE-NF
NAC/DNS Topics:
- From Data Collection to Impact: The MDS as a Starting Point, Not the Finish Line. Read a sneak preview of this session here.
- The MDS-DNS Relationship and How to Win. Read a sneak preview of this session here.
- Care Plans Reimagined: Innovate for Impact
- Welcoming the Resident and Family as Part of the Resident-Centered Care Planning Team
- iQIES: What Does It Even Stand for and How Can I Use It?
- Revitalize Your Restorative Nursing Program for Positive Outcomes, Compliance, and Reimbursement
Advanced Topics:
- Harnessing AI for Enhanced Healthcare Education: Lessons Learned
- Facilitating Interdisciplinary Contribution to Critical Key Components of MDS Assessments
- Litigation: Using Best Practices to Fortify Documentation Surrounding Adverse Events
- Do You Know Your Discharge Function Score? Read a sneak preview of this session here.
- Quality Measures: Be in the Winner’s Circle
- Section GG: Not for the Faint Hearted. Read a sneak preview of this session here.
Derby-Themed Opening Night Reception
The “Off to the Races Opening Reception at Falls City Market” will be a festive environment to help kickstart the conference networking experience! Attendees should dress in their best Derby attire and join the party to enjoy food, drinks, and prizes while mingling with peers and connecting with Conference Solution Providers.
Not sure what to wear? Ladies should consider rocking a chic fascinator or a stylish hat for that Derby diva vibe. Gentlemen should consider wearing bow ties and pastel hues to channel their inner Derby gent.
Triple Crown Social in Solution Central
This evening social event will continue the fun of the previous night’s reception, inviting attendees to gather for food and drinks with Conference Solution Providers. Attendees can build upon connections made the night before and dig in to learn more about the products and services these providers offer that can help staff do their jobs more efficiently and effectively.
AAPACN Education Foundation Bourbon Tasting FUNdraising Event
Cheers to supporting nurses! Attendees can get a taste of bourbon country while supporting a good cause. Join colleagues and new friends for a Kentucky bourbon tasting experience as a special add-on event during the opening night festivities. Registration is $50 per person and all tax-deductible proceeds directly support AAPACN Education Foundation scholarships. Support the future of post-acute care nursing by helping colleagues achieve their education dreams. Attendees can register for the Bourbon Tasting event when they register for the conference, or they can register on-site. Not a bourbon drinker? Choose the “Donation Only” option and donate $25 to the AAPACN Education Foundation.
Catalyst Sessions
Opening Catalyst Session: Beat the Odds, Sandy Gennaro, Motivational Storyteller
As a world class “Rock and Roll Thought Leader,” published author, and drummer, Sandy Gennaro uses the lessons he’s learned during his 52-year career navigating the shark-infested waters of the music business to help organizations identify and offer solutions to issues regarding leadership, management, employee retention, team engagement, and customer service. This high energy, interactive opening session will drive home his proven concepts to create Rock Star success in business, relationships, and life.
General Catalyst Session: Tactical Brain Training®, Gina Rollo White, MA, Mindfulness Educator and Author
Gina Rollo White is the founder of Mindful Junkie and is broadly recognized as a leading therapeutic mindfulness expert and instructor for first responders, healthcare providers, and veterans. During this engaging session, Gina will share strategies to help manage stress and trauma through mindfulness interventions.
Explore Louisville
Looking for things to do during downtime? The Omni Louisville Hotel is located in an urban oasis, full of historic charm and local attractions. It’s within walking distance to 4th Street Live and Whiskey Row, which offer an abundance of dining and entertainment options. Learn more on AAPACN’s Things to Do in Louisville webpage.
Don’t Miss Early-Bird Pricing!
Time is running out! The Member early-bird pricing deadline is only valid through March 24. Register today!