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  • Back to Nursing Basics: Why Clinical Fundamentals in LTC Still Matter

    Back to Nursing Basics: Why Clinical Fundamentals in LTC Still Matter
    2025/10/08
    In this LTC DON Chat podcast episode, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, chief nursing officer for AAPACN, and Lauren Stenson, MSN, RN, CNDLTC, QCP, DNS-CT, curriculum development specialist for AAPACN, discuss how nurse leaders can reinforce the clinical fundamentals that form the backbone of safe, high-quality care while balancing innovation, regulatory demands, and the realities of today’s workforce.
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    9 分
  • Are Your Facility’s Policies and Procedures Up To Date?

    Are Your Facility’s Policies and Procedures Up To Date?
    2025/09/10
    In this LTC DON Chat podcast episode, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, chief nursing officer for AAPACN, and Denise Winzeler, BSN, RN, LNHA, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, director of education and certification strategy for AAPACN, discuss the importance of policy and procedure review in nursing homes, as well as steps the DNS can take to complete this process efficiently and stay in compliance with federal regulations that require these reviews. Additional Resources: AAPACN Post-Acute Care News Survey Readiness: Critical Element Pathways, Observations, Reviews, and Policy Calendar Tool Policy and Procedure Review and Development Guide Tool
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    8 分
  • Is Your Facility Ready for Respiratory Illness Season?

    Is Your Facility Ready for Respiratory Illness Season?
    2025/08/13
    In this LTC DON Chat podcast episode, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, chief nursing officer for AAPACN, and Denise Winzeler, BSN, RN, LNHA, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, director of education and certification strategy for AAPACN, discuss what to do to prepare for respiratory illness season.
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    7 分
  • Confidence as a Culture: Empowering the Team

    Confidence as a Culture: Empowering the Team
    2025/07/15
    In this LTC DON Chat podcast episode, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, chief nursing officer for AAPACN, and Lauren Stenson, MSN, RN, CNDLTC, QCP, DNS-CT, curriculum development specialist with AAPACN, discuss ways directors of nursing services can build confidence in their staff. Whether on-boarding new hires, supporting burned-out nurses, or just trying to bring stability to a high-turnover environment, confidence is the fuel behind quality care. Additional Resources: Daily Clinical Rounds Tool
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    7 分
  • Leading the Shift: Psychotropic Stewardship in Nursing Practice

    Leading the Shift: Psychotropic Stewardship in Nursing Practice
    2025/06/11
    In this LTC DON Chat podcast episode, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, chief nursing officer for AAPACN, and Lauren Stenson, MSN, RN, CNDLTC, QCP, DNS-CT, curriculum development specialist with AAPACN, discuss how the director of nursing services (DNS) can advocate for resident-centered care by navigating Appendix PP updates, reducing unnecessary psychotropic medications, and driving meaningful, non-pharmacological interventions through interdisciplinary collaboration. Additional Resources: Maximizing Your Pharmacy’s Benefits Tool
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    8 分
  • What to Do When Someone Calls the Department of Health on Your Facility

    What to Do When Someone Calls the Department of Health on Your Facility
    2025/05/07
    In this podcast, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, chief nursing officer for AAPACN, and Denise Winzeler, BSN, RN, LNHA, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, director of education and certification strategy for AAPACN, discuss what to do when someone calls the Department of Health on your facility. Additional Resources: Admission Checklist: Seed to Success
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    9 分
  • Enhancing DNS Leadership Skills for Team Resiliency

    Enhancing DNS Leadership Skills for Team Resiliency
    2025/03/11
    In this podcast, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, chief nursing officer for AAPACN, and Lauren Stenson, MSN, RN, CNDLTC, QCP, DNS-CT, curriculum development specialist for AAPACN, discuss how directors of nursing services can advance their leadership skills to help their teams be more resilient to the evolving challenges of healthcare. Additional Resources:Self-Care and Why It Matters in Healthcare – Podcast
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    12 分
  • Admission Process Best Practices: How to Create a Smooth Resident Transition to LTPAC Settings

    Admission Process Best Practices: How to Create a Smooth Resident Transition to LTPAC Settings
    2025/01/15
    In this podcast, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, chief nursing officer for AAPACN, and Lauren Stenson, MSN, RN, CNDLTC, QCP, DNS-CT, curriculum development specialist for AAPACN, discuss the admission process and ways to ease the resident’s transition into long-term and post-acute care settings.
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    15 分