Ways NACs Can Advance Their Quality Measures Knowledge

NAC / Podcast / QAPI and Quality Initiatives

In this podcast, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, chief nursing officer for AAPACN, and Jessie McGill, RN, BSN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, senior curriculum development specialist with AAPACN, discuss ways nurse assessment coordinators can advance their Quality Measures knowledge. Additional Resources:Quality Measure IQ Series: Pressure Ulcer Measures – ArticleQuality …

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Breathe Easy: Code Respiratory Therapy Accurately

Article / MDS 3.0 and the RAI Process / NAC

In long-term care (LTC) facilities, many residents need care for chronic and acute respiratory problems, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pneumonia, tracheostomy, and post-COVID complications. LTC nurses need to know how to manage these complex conditions. In many situations, the care meets the criteria of respiratory therapy per …

Ethics in MDS Coding: Reimbursement and Quality Measures

Article / MDS 3.0 and the RAI Process / NAC

In long-term care, the Minimum Data Set (MDS) ensures appropriate care planning, accurate reimbursement, and quality measurement while maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations. However, MDS coding may pose some ethical challenges. Completing the MDS accurately and according to the Long-term Care Facility Resident Assessment Instrument 3.0 User’s Manual …

Shifting Mindsets on Infection Prevention and Control: From Policy Adherence to Personal Ownership for Staff

Article / Clinical Care Solutions / DNS

An effective Infection Prevention and Control Program (IPCP) goes beyond compliance with policies and ideally reflects a cultural shift toward personal responsibility. The nurse leader has a key role in helping healthcare professionals recognize their part in preventing infections and understanding how their actions directly impact resident safety. The goal …

Enhancing DNS Leadership Skills for Team Resiliency

DNS / Leadership and Management / Podcast

In this podcast, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, chief nursing officer for AAPACN, and Lauren Stenson, MSN, RN, CNDLTC, QCP, DNS-CT, curriculum development specialist for AAPACN, discuss how directors of nursing services can advance their leadership skills to help their teams be more resilient to the evolving …

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The Essential Guide to Infection Prevention and Control In-service Education

Clinical Care Solutions / DNS / In-service Education

The Essential Guide to Infection Prevention and Control in-service education will equip staff with the knowledge and strategies to identify and reduce the risk of several types of infections including respiratory, foodborne, urinary tract, and catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI). Staff will also be empowered to recognize early symptoms and …

Quality Measure IQ Series: Pressure Ulcer Measures

Article / NAC / QAPI and Quality Initiatives

Quality Measure (QM) reporting on pressure ulcers is a significant metric used by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to help ensure that nursing homes provide high-quality care to vulnerable residents. Those residents with impaired mobility, chronic health issues, and complex comorbidities have a higher risk of developing …

Follow-Up Answers to Q&A from Beneficiary Notices Jan. 30, 2025, AAPACN Webinar

Billing and Reimbursement / NAC / Podcast

In this podcast, Jessie McGill, RN, BSN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, senior curriculum development specialist for AAPACN, and Jennifer LaBay, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, QCP, CRC, curriculum development specialist for AAPACN, address some of the questions that were asked during the AAPACN Webinar, “SNF ABN, NOMNC, DENC – What Has Changed for this …

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Home Health – Understanding Why Employees Leave and Strategies to Reduce Turnover

Home Health

The staffing crisis is an ongoing dilemma for home care. To combat its effects, nurse leaders in home health agencies may be asked to find creative solutions. These professionals often focus on the lack of potential candidates and the difficulties related to hiring. But staff turnover is a large part …