Need Behavioral Health Training Help? Check Out the COE-NF

The Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities (COE-NF), which opened its online doors in December 2022 thanks to a three-year grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), is a centralized hub where any Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing home can access trainings, tools, and …

Section GG Q&A from AAPACN’s 2023 Live Virtual Conference – MDS Updates Prep and Polish

On Aug. 23, 2023, AAPACN hosted the AAPACN 2023 Live Virtual Conference – MDS Updates Prep and Polish event, with educational sessions designed to help implement the MDS changes effective Oct. 1. This one-day event provided four educational breakout sessions and one live Q&A panel session. For those who were …

Questions on Quality Measures Answered by AAPACN Nurse Experts – Part Two

On June 14, 2023, the American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing (AAPACN) hosted the AAPACN 2023 Quality Virtual Conference, a one-day virtual conference that brought together leaders and experts in quality improvement to provide attendees with the information and resources necessary to monitor quality measures and outcomes for improved performance …

6 Questions on Quality Measures Answered by AAPACN Nurse Experts

The American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing (AAPACN) recently hosted the AAPACN 2023 Quality Virtual Conference, a one-day virtual conference that brought together leaders and experts in quality improvement to provide attendees with the information and resources necessary to monitor quality measures and outcomes for improved performance for both skilled …

AAPACN 2023 Award Winners

Celebrating the AAPACN 2023 Award Winners At the AAPACN 2023 Conference held in Las Vegas last week, AAPACN honored the work of five 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 …

Why It Is Important to Have Staff Represented at the AAPACN 2023 Conference?

The American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing (AAPACN) will host the annual conference this year April 19 – 21 in Las Vegas, NV. Long-term and post-acute care professionals from across the nation will gather to learn the latest updates, embark on new certifications or recertifications, develop new action plans for …

What Role Should the NAC Sign Up for in iQIES?

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced that MDS assessment submissions and reporting will transition to the Internet Quality Improvement and Evaluation System (iQIES) on April 17, 2023. To prepare for this transition, skilled nursing facilities must register for an account in the HCQIS Access Roles and …

Tell Your LTC Story: What Brought You to Long-Term Care (LTC) and Why Do You Love It?

AAPACN asked members to share their long-term care (LTC) story – what brought them to LTC and why they love it. Below is a collection of stories from AAPACN members who are passionate about their careers and wanted to spread their love for caring for the elderly and everything in-between …

Vision is the First Step Forward for Effective Change

By Cody Campbell and AAPACN Leadership pioneer and scholar, Warren Bennis once said, “Leadership is the capacity to translate a vision into reality.” This quote inspires in moments of stress and anxiety related to work, and all nurse leaders can utilize this statement for effective change in their facilities. Leaders …