AAPACN is a non-profit membership organization supporting post-acute care nurses and healthcare professionals with education, certification, and resources.
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10 years of DNS-CT! We've celebrated the nurse leaders, educators, and organizations advancing leadership and professional growth in post-acute care.
Ready to earn or renew your credential? We're hear to help you start your next chapter: aapacn.org/education/dns-ct/
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Restarting a deprescribed medication isn't always a mistake; it often reflects changing clinical needs.
Lauren Stenson shares how DNS leaders can improve medication reconciliation: ow.ly/rW8l5105E2O
#SkilledNursing #NursingLeadership #AAPACN #LongTermCare
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Got long-term care questions? Our nurse experts have answers!
Join us Nov. 19 for a 90-min live webinar tackling your MDS, coding and compliance hurdles live.
📩 Submit questions: [email protected]
Register: ow.ly/fxrv5102GkC
#LongTermCare #MDS #AAPACN
Cutting redundant paperwork lets nurses focus on resident care.
In @mcknightsltcn, #AAPACN CNO Amy Stewart discusses proposed #CMS reporting rollbacks & why infection control requires clinical flexibility over routine data entry:
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#LTPAC #NurseLeaders
𝗘𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝟰𝟮 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟬 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 with AAPACN’s DNS-CT program. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗱 $𝟯𝟱,𝟵𝟭𝟬.
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#PostAcuteCare #NurseLeadership #AAPACN
Jessie McGill and Lauren Stenson joined @skilled_nursing to talk about #hospice partnerships and #GLP1 medications.
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📰 Read the coverage:
Hospice: ow.ly/M6jM51055fX
GLP-1s: ow.ly/Rj9o51055fY
#SkilledNursing #PostAcuteCare
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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
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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
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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:
skillednursingnews.com/2026/…
#LTPAC #HospiceCare #SkilledNursing
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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
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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
![[UPDATED] CMS, States Partner to Launch $275M Nursing Home Workforce Initiative](https://pbs.twimg.com/card_img/2117059565040680960/X6VF6nO9?format=jpg&name=800x419)
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…
#SkilledNursing #NurseLeadership #PostAcuteCare #HealthcareAI #AAPACN
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
