Article contributed by AAPACN Solution Provider The Compliance Store By Michele Mummert, RN, RAC-CT, RAC-CTA, DNS-CT In long-term care (LTC) settings – including nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and residential care centers – well-crafted policies are the backbone of quality care, staff accountability, and regulatory compliance. These policies do more …
Article contributed by AAPACN Solution Provider Synchrony Pharmacy By Mandi Seay, Doctorate of Pharmacy Candidate, Class of 2026, Butler University Defining Transitions of Care Transitions of care (TOC) are nothing new to those working in long-term care. Every nurse in this setting has seen the challenges that come with moving …
Article contributed by AAPACN Solution Provider Proactive LTC Consulting By Christine Twombly, RN-BC, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, HCRM, CHC The Minimum Data Set (MDS) plays a vital role in driving resident care through the resident-centered care plan process, regulatory compliance, Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, quality outcomes, and reporting programs. MDS data accuracy …
Article contributed by AAPACN Solution Provider DreamPRO Intelligence By Dr. J. Paul Padilla DNP, A-GNP-C, RN, RRT Executive Summary Skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) continue to face rising acuity, tighter margins, and growing compliance requirements. Despite diligent work by interdisciplinary teams, many organizations are plateauing in clinical reimbursement. This article outlines …
Written by Ashley Kaminski, DNP, APRN, AGACNP-BC and Holly Chaffee, MSN, BSN, RN Care transitions remain one of the most persistent challenges in our healthcare system. Whether it’s moving from the hospital to home care, from the hospital to a skilled nursing facility (SNF), or from a SNF to home …
Written by Kristine Martinez, BSN, RN, RAC-CT, RAC-CTA, QCP, DNS-CT, MDS Consultants Often, section K on the minimum data set (MDS), along with the associated care area assessments (CAAs) and care planning are delegated to the dietitian to manage. However, when reviewing a comprehensive MDS, it becomes clear that section …
Article contributed by AAPACN Solution Provider MED-PASS By Bradley Slye, MPH, and Stacy Yale, RN, BSN Did you know that more than half of nursing home residents report feeling lonely? Loneliness can be completely invisible, regardless of the number of activities hosted by your facility, the flash of a polite …
Article contributed by AAPACN Solution Provider DreamPro Intelligence By Abby Hasani, MSN, RN, QCP, DNS-CT, RAC-CTA, LNCC As the landscape of post-acute care continues to evolve, performance metrics have become an essential component in assessing and improving the quality of care delivered in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs). One of the …
Danielle Pierotti, PhD, RN The high-profile murders of Joyce Grayson, LPN, in Connecticut, and Douglass Brandt, RN, in Washington shook us all. However, once the shock wore off, we were tempted to excuse it, believing these extreme incidences are so rare that they do not pose a risk. There are …
In a complex care environment where workforce development and regulatory demands are constantly evolving, National Health Care Associates is setting a new standard. With a sharp focus on equipping staff at every level with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to lead, they’ve turned AAPACN Organizational Membership into more than a …
