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  • Interrupted Stays: Clearing Up the Confusion

    Interrupted Stays: Clearing Up the Confusion
    2026/08/05
    In this LTC NAC Chat podcast episode, Jessie McGill, RN, BSN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA and Jennifer LaBay, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, CRC, curriculum development specialists for AAPACN, discuss interrupted stays and the questions nurse assessment coordinators have about applying the interrupted stay policy in practice. Additional Resources: Interrupted Stay Flow Chart Interrupted Stay Tracker Tool Interrupted Stay Policy FAQs and Resources Get Expert Insights—On Demand Don't wait to catch up on the latest changes impacting long-term care. Tune in for conversations with AAPACN experts and industry leaders covering MDS, reimbursement, quality measures, leadership, survey readiness, and more! Subscribe today and never miss an episode. Apple Podcast Android Email
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    25 分
  • Advocacy in Action: How AAPACN Amplifies Members’ Voices

    Advocacy in Action: How AAPACN Amplifies Members’ Voices
    2026/07/08
    In this LTC NAC Chat podcast, AAPACN Chief Nursing Officer Amy Stewart joins Jessie McGill and Jennifer LaBay to discuss AAPACN's advocacy efforts and how the association amplifies the voices of post-acute care professionals with policymakers.
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    26 分
  • Beyond the Brief: The Hidden Clinical Impact of Incontinence in SNFs

    Beyond the Brief: The Hidden Clinical Impact of Incontinence in SNFs
    2026/08/05
    In this LTC NAC Chat podcast episode provided by AAPACN Diamond Business Partner, eBrief, Dr. Richard Stefanacci and Amy Chidester, MS, LNHA explore why one of the most common challenges in skilled nursing is often one of the least discussed.The conversation examines the connection between incontinence management, quality measures, and emerging technologies that are helping providers make more informed care decisions. Get Expert Insights—On Demand Don't wait to catch up on the latest changes impacting long-term care. Tune in for conversations with AAPACN experts and industry leaders covering MDS, reimbursement, quality measures, leadership, survey readiness, and more! Subscribe today and never miss an episode. Apple Podcast Android Email
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    31 分
  • Extended Q&A from the April 30, 2026 AAPACN Webinar, Declutter Your Coding: Spring Cleaning Tips for ICD-10-CM Success in LTC

    Extended Q&A from the April 30, 2026 AAPACN Webinar, Declutter Your Coding: Spring Cleaning Tips for ICD-10-CM Success in LTC
    2026/06/17
    In this LTC NAC Chat podcast episode, Jessie McGill, RN, BSN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, senior curriculum development specialist for AAPACN, and Jennifer LaBay, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, CRC, curriculum development specialist for AAPACN, continue to answer questions from the AAPACN webinar, Declutter Your Coding: Spring Cleaning Tips for ICD-10-CM Success in LTC, which was presented April 30, 2026. Declutter Your Coding: Spring Cleaning Tips for ICD-10-CM Success in LTC – April 30, 2026 – On-Demand Webinar Get Expert Insights—On Demand Don't wait to catch up on the latest changes impacting long-term care. Tune in for conversations with AAPACN experts and industry leaders covering MDS, reimbursement, quality measures, leadership, survey readiness, and more! Subscribe today and never miss an episode. Apple Podcast Android Email
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    48 分
  • Get To Know Your Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC)

    Get To Know Your Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC)
    2026/06/03
    In this LTC NAC Chat podcast episode, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, chief nursing officer for AAPACN, and Jennifer LaBay, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, CRC, curriculum development specialist with AAPACN, discuss getting to know your Medicare Administrative Contractor. Additional Resources: CMS MAC Webpage https://www.cms.gov/medicare/coding-billing/medicare-administrative-contractors-macs/whats-mac Medicare A/B Jurisdictions https://www.cms.gov/files/document/ab-jurisdiction-map03282023pdf.pdf MAC Websites (Abbreviations to match what is on the map above) CGS Administrators, LLC (CGS) - https://cgsmedicare.com/ First Coast Service Options, Inc (FCSO) - https://www.fcso.com/ National Government Services (NGS) - https://www.ngsmedicare.com/NGS_LandingPage/ Noridian Healthcare Solutions - https://med.noridianmedicare.com/ Novitas Soultions, Inc. - https://www.novitas-solutions.com/webcenter/portal/NovitasSolutions Palmetto GBA, LLC - https://palmettogba.com/ Wisconsin Physician Services Government Health Administrators (WPS) - https://www.wpsgha.com/
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    11 分
  • AAPACN and CMS Clarify Long-Stay Antipsychotic Measure Requirements

    AAPACN and CMS Clarify Long-Stay Antipsychotic Measure Requirements
    2026/05/19
    In this LTC NAC Chat podcast episode, Jennifer LaBay, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, CRC, curriculum development specialist for AAPACN, and Jessie McGill, RN, BSN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, sr. curriculum development specialist for AAPACN, share clarifications from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the Long-Stay Antipsychotic measure. Additional Resources: New Year, New Measure: Making Sense of the Long-Stay Antipsychotic Re-Specification – Jan. 29, 2026 – On-Demand Webinar Extended AAPACN Webinar Q&A: New Year, New Measure: Making Sense of the Long-Stay Antipsychotic Re-Specification – Podcast Long-Stay Antipsychotic Measure: Data Source and Look-Back Guide – Tool
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    13 分
  • Introducing AAPACN’s New Nursing Home Administrator—Certified (NHA-CT) Certification Program!

    Introducing AAPACN’s New Nursing Home Administrator—Certified (NHA-CT) Certification Program!
    2026/05/13
    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, give listeners an inside look at AAPACN’s brand new certification program, the Nursing Home Administrator—Certified (NHA-CT). Additional Resources: NHA-CT Free on-demand webinar about the NHA-CT One-page information sheet about NHA-CT
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    9 分
  • Celebrating Yourself on NAC Day

    Celebrating Yourself on NAC Day
    2026/05/04
    In this LTC NAC Chat podcast episode, Amy Stewart, chief nursing officer for AAPACN, Jessie McGill, senior curriculum development specialist, and Jennifer LaBay, curriculum development specialist for AAPACN, discuss celebrating yourself on NAC Day, raising awareness of the NAC role, and supporting wellness and self-care. Additional Resources: Free Member Tools: At-a-Glance QM, QRP, and VBP Tool PDPM At-a-Glance Tool Education Programs for NACs: MDS Essentials PDPM Documentation Essentials for the IDT Medicare Basic Training RAC-CT RAC-CTA Timeline for AAPACN Education and Resources (Learning Ladder) Education Products for NACs: QM Survival Guide QM Rescue Guide PDPM Game Plan Informational Pages: Nurses Week The Executive Playbook: AI Strategies for Post-Acute Care Leaders
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    21 分