AAPACN is a non-profit membership organization supporting post-acute care nurses and healthcare professionals with education, certification, and resources.
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đź’ˇLooking for budget-friendly ideas to show appreciation for your nursing staff? An #AAPACN membership is a great place to start. Find more out-of-the-box suggestions in this month's #NavigatorfortheDNS article: ow.ly/mY7j50Zajaj
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Read this #LeaderfortheNAC article highlighting #AAPACN's comments submitted to #CMS advocating for reconsideration of key proposed SNF PPS rule changes for FY 2027 that better reflect the operational and clinical realities facilities face every day: ow.ly/nby250Z7nKl
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Need guidance navigating AI in home health care and hospice? This article explores two emerging solutions, as well as tips for implementation, getting staff buy-in, and what to look for when deciding on AI tools and vendors: ow.ly/24yp50Z4WmQ
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As summer approaches, mindsets often shift to health goals making it a great time for NACs to brush up on ICD-10-CM coding guidelines for obesity and BMI reporting. Read this #LeaderfortheNAC article for clarity, current terminology, and the #PDPM impact: ow.ly/Rx1j50Z2Ol9
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In this latest @mcknightsltc podcast, AAPACN's Denise Winzeler, shares the vision behind the NHA-CT program and how strong administrators directly impact staff stability, resident outcomes, and organizational success.
Listen now: ow.ly/N7se50Z1Npa
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AAPACN Sr. Curriculum Development Specialist, Jessie McGill, highlights concerns over #CMS’s proposed expansion of the SNF QRP to all payer types, including the administrative and financial burden it could place on providers.
👉Read the full article: ow.ly/3rno50Z1MbL
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AAPACN Launches First-of-Its-Kind Certification for Nursing Home Administrators ow.ly/NOKr50Z0q4m #NHACT #LNHA #NursingHomeAdministrator #SkilledNursing #SNFLeadership #AAPACN #PressRelease
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Need to strengthen oversight of psychotropic medication use in #LTC residents and prepare for surveyor scrutiny? This #NavigatorfortheDNS article takes a closer look at what surveyors are truly evaluating and identifies areas where #SNFs often fall short: ow.ly/Qzni50YZebx
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Confused by leave of absence versus interrupted stay? This #LeaderfortheNAC article clarifies the differences, explains how EHR census designations can lead to errors, and outlines the compliance, billing, PDPM, and MDS implications of misclassification: ow.ly/W91J50YVRyN
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Listen to AAPACN's SVP of Engagement, Janine Finck-Boyle discuss the workforce challenges faced by nursing homes and how new federal funding can provide help in this podcast interview with Patient Safety & Quality Healthcare. #LTPAC #SNF
Listen now: ow.ly/LcCi50YVCyw
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There is still time to register for our next live webinar on May 7. This free member benefit is a quick and easy way to stay informed about changes that may effect how you do your job. #webinars #LTPAC #nurseeducation #NursingCEs
Register now: ow.ly/Cuw450YP8KA
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Read the latest AAPACN Leading in Care Blog, "How to Advance Your Career as a Director of Nursing Services (DNS) – Part Three: Proficient Level." ow.ly/mTyZ50YS63b #DNS #Blog #CareerAdvancement
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There is sill time to register for our next live webinar on April 30. This free member benefit is a quick and easy way to stay informed about changes that may effect how you do your job. #webinars #LTPAC #nurseeducation #NursingCEs
Register now: ow.ly/tFYb50YMmzv
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Read the latest article by AAPACN Sr. Curriculum Development Specialist, @JessieM_AAPACN, in Provider Magazine, "Understanding the Long-Stay Antipsychotic Quality Measure." ow.ly/A0rZ50YO7js #QualityMeasures #SNF
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AAPACN Chief Nursing Officer, Amy Stewart, shares "9 Smart Cost-Control Strategies to Balance Quality and Margin" in this latest Provider article: ow.ly/VLUF50YNZYE
#LTPAC #QualityCare
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There is still time to register for our next live webinar on April 23. This free member benefit is a quick and easy way to stay informed about changes that may effect how you do your job. #webinars #LTPAC #nurseeducation #NursingCEs
Register now: ow.ly/L6x650YHc8L
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Slips, trips, and fragile bones. Not all fractures are created equal when it comes to ICD-10-CM coding. This week's #LeaderfortheNAC article clarifies the differences between traumatic and pathologic fractures in ICD-10-CM and #MDS coding: aapacn.org/type/article/icd-…
#LTPAC #ICD-10
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CMS maps out big changes over the next four years. Read this #LeaderfortheNAC article for highlights on the FY 2027 SNF PPS Proposed Rule: aapacn.org/type/article/cms-…
#LTPAC #MDS #skillednursing #nurseleader
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Explore incentive spirometry through a clinical and documentation lens, focusing on resident care, nursing judgment, and alignment with PDPM documentation expectations in this month's #NavigatorfortheDNS article : ow.ly/soot50YGifg
#LTPAC #nurseleader #Limitlessli
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Breaking News: CMS releases FY 2027 SNF PPS Proposed Rule
Today, CMS proposed a rule for updates to Medicare payment policies and rates for skilled nursing facilities under the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Prospective Payment System for fiscal year 2027. CMS is proposing the removal of two COVID-19 measures, revising the data submission deadline, and requiring the submission of Minimum Data Set data on all SNF residents receiving covered skilled care in a SNF, regardless of payer. Learn more: go.cms.gov/4drOn1d
ALT 2027 Skilled Nursing Facility Proposed Payment Rule
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