Determining whether an interrupted stay has occurred can be a challenge, especially when so many different factors must be considered. AAPACN’s new Interrupted Stay Flow Chart will help nurse assessment coordinators (NACs) navigate different scenarios to assist in the determination of whether an interrupted stay has occurred or not. For …
Nurse leaders want to hire candidates with the right characteristics and talents necessary to be successful in their jobs. AAPACN’s new Interview Template Tool allows the nurse leader to customize the desired characteristics and talents, based on the specific needs of the role, and provides behavioral-based questions to ask the …
When the nurse assessment coordinator (NAC) goes on vacation, there’s a lot to keep track of while they are out of office. The MDS Daily Startup for the NAC Backup tool is intended to help the NAC backup position organize their day when covering during the primary NAC’s absence. The …
The PDPM At-a-Glance tool breaks down the complex methodology of each component used in the Patient-Drive Payment Model—physical therapy (PT), occupational therapy (OT), speech-language pathology (SLP), non-therapy ancillaries (NTA), and nursing. This tool provides key payment information organized to provide the nurse assessment coordinator (NAC) with quick access to understanding …
Recently, CMS resumed medical reviews for Medicare claims for dates of service after March 2020; however, it may be difficult for facility staff to audit COVID-19-related diagnoses due to how frequently guidance was updated from February 2020 through January 1, 2021. AAPACN’s COVID-19 Diagnosis Coding Guidance Timeline for Auditing Claims …
Understanding the technical and skilled level care requirements for Medicare A is always a challenge. We’ve broken down the process with our Skilled or Not? tool . This tool was originally published in April 2017. It has been revised. For permission to use or reproduce this article in full or in part, please …
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have issued several blanket waivers and updates, as well as terminated selected waivers. AAPACN has developed the SNF COVID-19 Related Waivers At-a-Glance tool to help nurse assessment coordinators identify which waivers are still on-going, which are terminated, as well as providing links …
AAPACN’s latest set of tools provides nurse leaders with guidance on how to best utilize the pharmacy’s services and expertise and assists nurse leaders to collaborate with the pharmacist and maximize his or her expertise to benefit resident care outcomes. Access the Maximizing Your Pharmacy’s Benefits Tool here. For permission …
A question that comes up often lately for nurse assessment coordinators (NACs) is, “Should I do an IPA?” The assessment is optional, which can also make deciding when to complete one a challenge. Depending on the situation and changes the resident has experienced, there are several considerations the NAC will …
by AAPACN To meet the needs of medically complex residents, a holistic, individualized approach to care is required, including when a resident is at risk for a decline or change in condition. This guide provides the nurse leader with the information needed to establish a process to identify residents at …
