On Aug. 1, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the final MDS 3.0 RAI User’s Manual version 1.19.1 that will be effective Oct. 1, 2024. Although nurse assessment coordinators in skilled nursing facilities have been preparing for these changes, when asked how prepared they are for …
Long-term care nurses who follow the path of becoming nurse assessment coordinators (NACs) can advance their careers and skill levels through experience and gained knowledge over time. At every stage of professional development, NACs can take steps to boost their knowledge to be prepared and access resources for success. Part …
Dementia robs our loved ones of precious memories and their ability to communicate. My 82-year-old stepfather has Alzheimer’s disease and has had a steady decline. My 80-year-old mother, who is also a nurse, has been his primary caregiver in their home. When they had to go through a major transition, …
Certified nursing assistants (CNAs) are important members of the long-term care team. However, sometimes they aren’t appreciated or recognized enough for the work that they do. This blog will discuss the impact of CNAs and how their role is crucial as the work alongside nurses, as well as some ways …
As the saying goes, time flies when you’re having fun. Reaching the 25-year anniversary mark is definitely something worth celebrating, and AAPACN is celebrating all year long! AAPACN’s silver anniversary marks a quarter of a century of success, growth, and resilience. AAPACN and its legacy organizations have played a pivotal …
Celebrating the AAPACN Education Foundation 2024 Scholarship Recipients Individuals who choose a career in post-acute care are driven by a passion to improve the quality of life and care for those living in long-term care. Many of these dedicated men and women dream of a chance to learn more, so …
AAPACN 2024 Awards – Honoring LTPAC Professionals At the AAPACN 2024 Conference held in Hollywood, Florida last week, AAPACN honored the work of LTPAC professionals who embody the vision and values of AAPACN – integrity, innovation, inspiration, and influence – and who have made a lasting impact on post-acute care …
The role of the director of nursing services (DNS) in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) can be stressful due to the number of competing priorities in each day. Delegation, when done properly, can help relieve some stressors while ensuring tasks are completed. In contrast, failure to delegate can lead to …
It’s that time of year again! The AAPACN 2024 Conference will be held this year in Hollywood, FL, on April 10 – 13. AAPACN is excited to gather to celebrate outstanding post-acute care professionals, meet face-to-face with AAPACN members, and host exceptional learning opportunities with highly anticipated speakers and solution …
In 2023, the AAPACN Leading in Care Blog brought you inspiration, personal member stories, clarification on need-to-know topics such as the iQIES transition, Quality Measures, and MDS updates, as well as details about important events and resources for long-term care. Revisit the most popular posts on the AAPACN Leading in …
