AAPACN’s latest set of tools provides nurse leaders with guidance on how to best utilize the pharmacy’s services and expertise and assists nurse leaders to collaborate with the pharmacist and maximize his or her expertise to benefit resident care outcomes. Access the Maximizing Your Pharmacy’s Benefits Tool here. For permission …
A question that comes up often lately for nurse assessment coordinators (NACs) is, “Should I do an IPA?” The assessment is optional, which can also make deciding when to complete one a challenge. Depending on the situation and changes the resident has experienced, there are several considerations the NAC will …
by AAPACN To meet the needs of medically complex residents, a holistic, individualized approach to care is required, including when a resident is at risk for a decline or change in condition. This guide provides the nurse leader with the information needed to establish a process to identify residents at …
Retaining a talented workforce is a top priority; to achieve this goal, leaders must create a welcoming onboarding experience. This toolkit presents education for department managers and administration as well as tools leaders can use to facilitate onboarding. For permission to use or reproduce this tool in full or …
Orientation for a new nurse assessment coordinator (NAC) is a very complex and long process. It is important to establish a realistic schedule that will allow for effective learning but will not be overwhelming. AAPACN’s new 10-Week NAC Orientation Guide will help pace the orientation process and set the foundation …
Leadership significantly affects CNA retention. To improve your facility’s CNA retention, as a leader, use the Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Retention Tip Sheet that outlines the five leadership principles and 10 actions to help leaders cultivate better relationships with CNAs and retain these critical staff members. For permission to use …
Surveyors use critical element pathways (CEPs) to work through the steps of their investigation and to determine compliance with several federal regulations. In addition to CEPs, other tools including observational guides are also used to direct the surveyors’ review of the facility. These same tools are available for facility leaders …
All long-term care facilities must compile and maintain a personnel file and a medical file for each employee. AAPACN’s Employee File Audit Sheet is intended to assist facility leaders in their review of the employee files to ensure they meet all the requirements. For permission to use or reproduce this …
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, AAPACN is developing several tools and resources to help LTPAC providers. The tools and resources available to date include: Updated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Donning and Doffing Competency Tool COVID-19: Education for Nursing Home Healthcare Personnel – This one-page document provides relevant and straight forward education …
Correct medication storage is a component of the nurse leader’s responsibility and should be part of their rounds. The AAPACN Weekly Medication Storage Inspection tool assists the reviewer to conduct inspections for compliance, and also helps to uncover important potential improvement areas such as labeling, expiration dates, and controlled substances. …
