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Live Webinars

Live webinars for LTPAC nurses and IDT staff are hosted throughout the year, as important topics and regulatory changes arise. Led by AAPACN nurse experts and thought leaders in the industry, these timely discussions offer guidance and information you can trust to do your job correctly and efficiently.

Upcoming Live Webinars

  • How to Implement a Surveillance Plan for Antibiotic Stewardship

    Members and Non-members: Free
    Continuing Education: 1 CE hour
    Date: May 15, 2025
    Time: 2 pm ET, 1 pm CT, Noon MT, 11 am PT
    Duration: 60 minutes
    Speakers: Laura Velasco, MSN, RN, CIC, and Emily Bouzek, MSN, RN, CIC, LTC-CIP

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    Infection preventionists gather a lot of data to do their jobs; however, to be effective, the data they gather must be intentional and actionable. During this 60-minute webinar, Laura Velasco, MSN, RN, CIC, and Emily Bouzek, MSN, RN, CIC, LTC-CIP, will equip infection preventionists with the foundational knowledge and practical tools to design and execute a robust infection surveillance plan in long-term care settings. Learn how to conduct facility assessments, select surveillance measures, gather and analyze data from varied sources, and convert those insights into actionable quality improvement measures. Discussion will include multiple metrics related to antibiotic stewardship, including the creation of a facility-specific antibiogram.

    After participating in this webinar, learners will be able to:

    • Start an infection prevention surveillance program
    • Determine which focus to tackle via surveillance using a facility assessment
    • Put surveillance measures for antibiotics in place
    • Implement the use of an antibiogram and collaborate with the pharmacy

    This webinar is hosted by AAPACN and presented by APIC.

  • Don’t Let Dashes Crack the MDS Foundation

    Members: Free | Non-members: $116
    Continuing Education: 1.25 CE hours
    Date: May 22, 2025
    Time: 2 pm ET, 1 pm CT, Noon MT, 11 am PT
    Duration: 75 minutes
    Speaker: Jennifer LaBay, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-CTA, QCP, CRC

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    In today’s challenging nursing facility staffing environment, it’s easy to overlook small issues when pressed for time—especially when completing the Minimum Data Set (MDS) under pressure. But just like cracks in a building’s foundation, on the surface, dashes on the MDS can appear insignificant at first, yet they can lead to major structural problems down the road. These seemingly minor gaps in documentation can undermine care planning, skew reimbursement, and disrupt quality measure outcomes.

    During this 75-minute webinar, AAPACN Curriculum Development Specialist, Jennifer LaBay, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, QCP, CRC, will explore the consequences of using dashes on the MDS and explain how these “cracks” in data can escalate into compliance issues and financial setbacks. Jennifer will also provide practical strategies for identifying and addressing dashed items, helping facilities shore up their MDS foundation even when staff resources are stretched thin. Don’t let cracks in the MDS foundation cause lasting damage!

    After participating in this webinar, learners will be able to:

    • Identify the proper use of the dash on the MDS
    • Understand the impact dashes have on care planning, reimbursement, and quality measurement
    • Utilize tools to assist with identification of dashed items on the MDS
    • Determine root cause of dash use to prevent in future