AAPACN is a non-profit membership organization supporting post-acute care nurses and healthcare professionals with education, certification, and resources.
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🚨 @CMSGov proposed its CARE rule to cut admin burdens in SNFs, including ending weekly NHSN COVID reporting and Medicaid transparency metrics.
Cutting duplicative paperwork returns valuable staff hours directly to resident care:
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#AAPACN #LongTermCare
Section M wound coding errors can put your facility at compliance risk.
AAPACN's Jessie McGill breaks down key October 2026 RAI clarifications on pressure ulcers vs. surgical wounds for members: aapacn.org/role/nac/pressure…
#MDS30 #SkilledNursing #AAPACN #PostAcuteCare
Seamless care integration between SNFs and #hospice is vital for resident outcomes.
In @skilled_nursing, #AAPACN experts Jessie McGill and Lauren Stenson break down documentation, care planning, and team coordination:
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#LTPAC #HospiceCare #SkilledNursing
Recruitment gets nurses through the door; supportive workplace culture keeps them there.
AAPACN CNOAmy Stewart shares why retention is key as #CMS opens applications for $275M in nurse incentives in Park Place:
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#AAPACN #LTPAC #NurseRetention
Stay informed and lead with confidence. 💡
The Administrator Advantage, a monthly #AAPACN newsletter, delivers high-quality tools, expert articles, and regulatory updates for nursing home administrators.
Subscribe today: aapacn.org/subscribe/
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At the @ahcancal conference, AAPACN CNO Amy Stewart joined a @MatrixCare podcast hosted by @mcknightsltcn.
Listen to her thoughts on how AI and tech help nurse leaders reduce admin tasks to focus on resident care: ow.ly/example
#SkilledNursing #HealthcareAI #AAPACN
Recruitment incentives are a great start, but long-term care needs specialized expertise.
AAPACN CNO Amy Stewart discusses the new $275M #CMS workforce initiative in @skilled_nursing: ow.ly/hhsO5101aeC
#AAPACN #LTPAC #NurseLeaders #Workforce
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The annual budget process is more than a financial exercise, it is a powerful leadership tool.
Denise Winzeler shares how administrators can turn financial data into a forward-looking strategy: ow.ly/czQi50ZZwGZ
#SkilledNursing #HealthcareLeadership #LongTermCare #AAPACN
Are you ready for DNS-CT® certification? Explore 5 questions to assess your readiness, from experience and licensure to professional growth. Not ready yet? Nurse Leader Fundamentals can help build your foundation.
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October is the perfect time to talk cancer coding. Part 8 of #AAPACN's ICD-10-CM Coding Spotlight Series explores how coders can navigate the Table of Neoplasms, interpret columns, and recognize when a provider query is needed.
Are you on the right path? ow.ly/9BOU50ZYfxu
AI tools are transforming EHRs in SNFs. Discover how DNS leaders can leverage AI to improve care quality without sacrificing clinical oversight: aapacn.org/type/article/ai-e…
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How will proposed #CMS changes to weekly COVID reporting impact your team? In Park Place’s SNF Digest, AAPACN’s Lauren Stenson shares how reducing admin burden helps nurses focus on resident care. Read more: ow.ly/AYPx50ZTC20
#PostAcuteCare #LongTermCare #NurseLeaders
Honored to be featured in Joanna M. Pineda’s book, When It Mattered Most!
Our chapter, “Calm in the Chaos,” highlights how #AAPACN supported #PostAcuteCare nurses with clear, trusted guidance during the pandemic.
Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble & Apple Books! #LongTermCare
Join AAPACN for our live, unscripted Open Q&A on October 8! Get insight about MDS completion, PEPPER report data, ICD-10 coding, regulatory compliance, and reimbursement directly from our panel of #postacutecare experts.
🔗 Click the link to register now: ow.ly/Cj8K50ZPMMp
Unchanged #MDS forms don't mean unchanged expectations!
In Park Place's #SNF Digest, AAPACN's Jessie McGill breaks down key RAI Manual updates on skilled respiratory therapy, PDPM audits, and federal coding priority: ow.ly/tE0n50ZTBFl
#LongTermCare #PDPM #PostAcuteCare
Updated RAI User’s Manual guidance narrows when respiratory care can be coded on the MDS, focusing heavily on medical necessity.
Explore key strategies NACs can use to code accurately in this article: ow.ly/t7K850ZTiyI
#MDS30 #SkilledNursing #AAPACN #PostAcuteCare
Competitive pay gets nurses through the door, but culture keeps them there.
AAPACN's Amy Stewart breaks down why leadership support, open communication, and team recognition drive retention in this article with @mediaplanetusa:
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#NurseLeaders #LTPAC
🎧 New 10-minute Episode!
In Part 3 of the Nursing Facility Systems Series, AAPACN’s Amy Stewart and Denise Winzeler share leadership strategies to build a culture of fall prevention.
Listen now: ow.ly/tNY350ZPLi4
#DirectorOfNursing #LongTermCare #FallPrevention #AAPACN
Where are you on your DNS journey?
Build your foundation. Elevate your leadership with DNS-CT®. Advance your expertise through QCP®. Share your knowledge. Keep learning.
Explore the entire DNS Learning Pathway: aapacn.org/education/dns-ct/
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The latest CMS MDS coding updates bring major wins for SNFs, but discharge clarity remains key.
AAPACN's Jessie McGill shares insights on what these changes mean for clinical workflows in @skilled_nursing:
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#LongTermCare #MDS #CMS #LTPAC #SNF
