AAPACN Resources to Help Prepare for Oct. 1, 2025, MDS Changes The Long Term-Care Facility Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) 3.0 User’s Manual version 1.20.1 from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) goes into effect for nursing homes on Oct. 1, 2025. To ensure nurse assessment coordinators, directors of …
The AAPACN Podcasts—LTC DON Chat and LTC NAC Chat—offer tips, strategies, updates, advice, and breaking news on the most important topics in long-term and post-acute care. Regular hosts and AAPACN staff members provide their own best practices and insights, as well as a breakdown of updates and regulations. They also …
Every month, AAPACN experts design tools that help our members perform their jobs with more ease, breaking down processes, synthesizing information, and aiding in ways to track required data. To help nurse assessment coordinators (NACs) easily find what they need fast, AAPACN has put together the following list of AAPACN …
Every month, AAPACN experts design tools that help our members perform their jobs with more ease, breaking down processes, synthesizing information, and aiding in ways to track required data. To help directors of nursing services (DNSs) easily find what they need fast, AAPACN has put together the following list of …
At Eventide Senior Living, people come first. From residents to staff, the organization understands that delivering high-quality care starts with a confident, well-supported team. That’s why Eventide has taken a thoughtful and proactive approach to training and development. One that empowers nurses, strengthens operations, and opens doors to career advancement. …
The American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing (AAPACN) CEO and President, Tracey Moorhead, took the stage at the AAPACN 2025 Conference in Louisville, Kentucky, to deliver the annual CEO address to a packed room of dedicated post-acute care professionals. In her opening remarks, Moorhead welcomed attendees to the city of …
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 …
This year marks the eighth annual Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week. Since the first TD Awareness Week took place in 2018, all 50 states and Washington, D.C., have recognized this important week, and TDAW continues to grow. Neurocrine Biosciences is committed to bringing awareness to TD every day, but especially during …
Celebrating the AAPACN Education Foundation 2025 Scholarship Recipients Passion is what drives many individuals to choose a career in post-acute care. It’s a passion to improve the quality of life and care for those living in long-term care. Many of these dedicated men and women dream of a chance to …
Each year, AAPACN honors individuals and organizations who embody the vision and values of AAPACN—integrity, innovation, inspiration, and influence. They are leaders who inspire their teams, elevate standards of care, and make a lasting impact on residents, families, and colleagues alike. AAPACN was honored to celebrate the remarkable achievements of …
