https://www.aapacn.org/ The LTC NAC Chat is a podcast brought to you by the American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing (AAPACN). Our experts and guest speakers cover the hottest topics and breaking news in long-term care. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:57:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Blubrry PowerPress/11.15.17 yes American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing (AAPACN) false American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing (AAPACN) rsteele@AAPACN.org Copyright 2021 LTC NAC Chat Copyright 2021 LTC NAC Chat podcast TV-G Monthly 8961999f-5f58-5d10-969d-a2e6c296f0bf https://www.aapacn.org/type/podcast/falls-with-major-injury-new-cms-guidance-coding-clarity-and-qapi-strategies-for-snfs/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:45:08 +0000 https://www.aapacn.org/?p=36969 In this LTC NAC Chat podcast episode, Sarah Becker, RN, Director of Clinical Reimbursement for Proactive LTC Consulting, and Christine Twombly, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, CQP, CRC, break down the updated CMS guidance on Falls with Major Injury and what it means for MDS coding, Quality Measures, survey outcomes, and resident safety. Together, they simplify complex regulatory changes, clarify key definitions — including intercepted falls and pathological versus traumatic fractures — and walk through real-world examples to support accurate coding and interdisciplinary collaboration. The discussion also highlights the impact of these changes on Quality Measures and recent OIG findings on underreporting, along with practical strategies for improving compliance and reducing risk. To close, the team shares how strong QAPI processes can transform fall prevention efforts through trend analysis, individualized care planning, and system-wide improvement. full 17:38 https://www.aapacn.org/type/podcast/how-to-discuss-your-snfs-quality-measure-outcomes-with-external-parties/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:15:14 +0000 https://www.aapacn.org/?p=36958 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 how to have a conversation about your quality measure outcomes with external parties. Additional Resources: QM Rescue Guide QM Survival Guide Multidisciplinary Management of Five-Star Quality Measures QAPI and Quality Initiatives – Find news updates and tips on quality measures, articles and podcasts to review, tools to streamline processes, and more full 8:39 https://www.aapacn.org/type/podcast/five-star-drama-what-nacs-need-to-know-about-the-latest-qm-changes/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:04:04 +0000 https://www.aapacn.org/?p=36809 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 Jessie McGill, RN, BSN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, senior curriculum development specialist for AAPACN, discuss recent Five-Star and quality measure changes. Additional Resources: New Year, New Measure: Making Sense of the Long-Stay Antipsychotic Re-Specification – Jan. 29, 2026 Extended AAPACN Webinar Q&A: New Year, New Measure: Making Sense of the Long-Stay Antipsychotic Re-Specification Quality Measure IQ Series: The Re-Specified Long-Stay Antipsychotic Measure Long-Stay Antipsychotic Measure: Data Source and Look-Back Guide full 18:24 https://www.aapacn.org/type/podcast/aligned-at-the-top-the-dns-administrator-partnership/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:05:45 +0000 https://www.aapacn.org/?p=36281 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 directors of nursing services and administrators can strengthen their partnership, improve communication, and navigate the daily operational and clinical pressures that shape long-term and post-acute care leadership. Additional Resource: AAPACN 2026 Conference full 8:10 https://www.aapacn.org/type/podcast/aapacn-2026-conference-highlight-the-mds-in-court-how-does-yours-standup-with-janine-lehman/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:53:19 +0000 https://www.aapacn.org/?p=36233 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 Janine Lehmen, director of clinical and legal nursing consulting with Proactive LTC Consulting, discuss Lehman’s AAPACN 2026 Conference session on Wednesday, March 18 at 2 pm ET, “The MDS in Court - How Does Yours Standup?” Additional Resource: AAPACN 2026 Conference full 6:52 https://www.aapacn.org/type/podcast/extended-aapacn-webinar-qa-new-year-new-measure-making-sense-of-the-long-stay-antipsychotic-re-specification/ Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:42:54 +0000 https://www.aapacn.org/?p=36111 In this LTC NAC Chat podcast episode, Jennifer LaBay, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, QCP, CRC, curriculum development specialist for AAPACN, and Jessie McGill, RN, BSN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, sr. curriculum development specialist for AAPACN, continue the question and answer session from McGill’s recent webinar, New Year, New Measure: Making Sense of the Long-Stay Antipsychotic Re-Specification, hosted on Jan. 29, 2026. Additional Resources: New Year, New Measure: Making Sense of the Long-Stay Antipsychotic Re-Specification – Jan. 29, 2026 CMS Quality Measures Webpage full 24:34 https://www.aapacn.org/type/podcast/aapacn-2026-conference-highlight-express-pass-to-precision-tackling-tricky-icd-10-cm-scenarios-in-long-term-care/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:20:02 +0000 https://www.aapacn.org/?p=35876 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, QCP, CRC, curriculum development specialist for AAPACN, discuss some of the highlights of LaBay’s AAPACN conference session, “Express Pass to Precision: Tackling Tricky ICD-10-CM Scenarios in Long-Term Care.” Additional Resources: AAPACN 2026 Conference 2026 ICD-10 CM Files full 21:14 https://www.aapacn.org/type/podcast/how-to-improve-respect-for-the-nac-role/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:14:51 +0000 https://www.aapacn.org/?p=35817 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 Jessie McGill, RN, BSN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, senior curriculum development specialist for AAPACN, discuss the self-perception of those working as the role of the nurse assessment coordinator (NAC) and how they can feel more respected in their job. full 18:02 https://www.aapacn.org/type/podcast/falls-with-major-injury-updated-definitions-quality-measure-impacts-and-an-aapacn-conference-session-sneak-peak/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:53:41 +0000 https://www.aapacn.org/?p=35650 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 Jessie McGill, RN, BSN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, senior curriculum development specialist for AAPACN, discuss falls with major injury and a sneak peek into McGill’s breakout session at the AAPACN 2026 Conference. Additional Resources: AAPACN 2026 Conference Long-Stay Nursing Home – Falls with Major Injury Respecification: Technical Specification Report New Year, New Measure: Making Sense of the Long-Stay Antipsychotic Re-Specification – AAPACN Webinar full 13:13 https://www.aapacn.org/type/podcast/snf-abn-when-to-use-this-medicare-beneficiary-notice-and-why/ Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:30:59 +0000 https://www.aapacn.org/?p=35296 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, QCP, CRC, curriculum development specialist with AAPACN discuss when and why the SNF Advanced Beneficiary Notice should be used. Beneficiary Notice Guidelines Tool Simplifying the SNF ABN: Helping Residents Understand Their Options full 13:53 https://www.aapacn.org/type/podcast/what-to-expect-at-the-aapacn-2026-conference-highlights-whats-new-cant-miss-sessions-and-more/ Mon, 17 Nov 2025 21:06:30 +0000 https://www.aapacn.org/?p=34884 In this LTC NAC Chat podcast episode, AAPACN staff, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, chief nursing officer, Jessie McGill, RN, BSN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, senior curriculum development specialist, and Jennifer LaBay, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, QCP, CRC, curriculum development specialist, share some of the highlights for the AAPACN 2026 Conference in Orlando, Florida that will be held March 17 – 20, 2026. Additional Resources: AAPACN 2026 Conference webpage full 10:45 https://www.aapacn.org/type/podcast/2025-section-gg-updates/ Tue, 04 Nov 2025 15:11:37 +0000 https://www.aapacn.org/?p=34559 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 Jessie McGill, RN, BSN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, senior curriculum development specialist for AAPACN, discuss recent changes to section GG in the RAI User’s Manual. full 16:58 https://www.aapacn.org/type/podcast/follow-up-qa-for-aapacn-sept-28-2025-webinar-ready-or-not-oct-1-2025-mds-changes/ Tue, 21 Oct 2025 14:09:34 +0000 https://www.aapacn.org/?p=34422 In this LTC NAC Chat podcast episode, Jennifer LaBay, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, QCP, CRC, curriculum development specialist for AAPACN, and Jessie McGill, RN, BSN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, senior curriculum development specialist for AAPACN, answer some follow-up questions from the recent AAPACN webinar, “Ready or Not: Oct. 1, 2025 MDS Changes,” hosted on Sept. 18, 2025. Additional Resources: Ready or Not: Preparing for the Oct. 1, 2025, MDS Changes – Sept. 18 2025 full 28:19 https://www.aapacn.org/type/podcast/oct-2025-rai-users-manual-unexpected-updates/ Fri, 26 Sep 2025 20:08:49 +0000 https://www.aapacn.org/?p=34194 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 Jessie McGill, RN, BSN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, senior curriculum development specialist for AAPACN, discuss some of the unexpected changes released in the final draft of the RAI User’s Manual version 1.20.1, which went into effect this October 1. Additional Resources: AAPACN Resources to Help Prepare for Oct. 1, 2025, MDS Changes full 21:38 https://www.aapacn.org/type/podcast/new-aapacn-education-program-spotlight-pdpm-documentation-essentials-for-the-idt/ Wed, 03 Sep 2025 19:40:39 +0000 https://www.aapacn.org/?p=33716 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, QCP, CRC, curriculum development specialist with AAPACN, discuss AAPACN’s latest education program, PDPM Documentation Essentials for the IDT. Additional Resources: PDPM Documentation Essentials for the IDT MDS Essentials PDPM At-a-Glance full https://www.aapacn.org/type/podcast/a-new-way-to-validate-your-nac-knowledge/ Wed, 20 Aug 2025 17:18:21 +0000 https://www.aapacn.org/?p=33456 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 Jessie McGill, RN, BSN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, senior curriculum development specialist for AAPACN, discuss a new way for NACs to test their knowledge – the NAC Competency Evaluation.Additional Resources: NAC Competency Evaluation NAC Competency Evaluation Guide NAC Competency Evaluation Instructional Video full 7:49 https://www.aapacn.org/type/podcast/2025-aapacn-nac-work-study-and-salary-report-highlights/ Wed, 06 Aug 2025 19:45:42 +0000 https://www.aapacn.org/?p=33166 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 Jessie McGill, RN, BSN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, senior curriculum development specialist for AAPACN, discuss key findings from the 2025 AAPACN NAC Work Study and Salary Report. Additional Resources: Nurse Assessment Coordinator FTE Calculator Tool 2025 AAPACN NAC Work Study and Salary Report 2025 NAC Work Study and Salary Report: Support NACs and Determine FTE Needs 2025 AAPACN NAC Work Study and Salary Report Highlights full 18:16 https://www.aapacn.org/type/podcast/mds-changes-oct-2025-what-we-know-right-now/ Wed, 09 Jul 2025 19:48:56 +0000 https://www.aapacn.org/?p=32847 In this LTC NAC Chat podcast episode, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, chief nursing officer for AAPACN, Jessie McGill, RN, BSN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, senior curriculum development specialist with AAPACN, discuss the MDS changes coming this fall and what we know right now. Additional Resource: Quality Virtual Conference full 16:56 https://www.aapacn.org/type/podcast/know-the-rules-win-the-fight-inside-snf-medicare-appeals/ Wed, 04 Jun 2025 16:40:58 +0000 https://www.aapacn.org/?p=32560 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, QCP, CRC, curriculum development specialist with AAPACN, discuss the Medicare appeals process in skilled nursing facilities. Additional Resources: Medicare Parts A & B Appeals Process: How the Five Levels of Appeal Work – AAPACN Article Medicare Advantage vs. FFS Part A Expedited Determinations: What’s the Difference? – AAPACN Article RAC-CTA - Medical Reviews and Oversight for the Advanced Medicare Specialist - Online + PDF – AAPACN On-Demand Course Medicare Basic Training Part 9: Beneficiary Notices Initiative On-Demand Workshop – AAPACN Training Medicare Basic Training Part 10: Medical Review and Appeals On-Demand Workshop – AAPACN Training Original Medicare (Parts A and B Fee-for-Service) Initial Determination/Appeals Process – CMS Flow Chart Beneficiary Notices Initiative – CMS Forms and Instructions for Notices CMS Levels of Appeal – Website Reference full 23:04 https://www.aapacn.org/type/podcast/icd-10-cm-diagnosis-sequencing/ Wed, 14 May 2025 20:05:33 +0000 https://www.aapacn.org/?p=32412 In this podcast, 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, QCP, CRC, curriculum development specialist with AAPACN, discuss the sequencing of ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding.Additional Resources: ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting AAPACN Articles:  Deep Dive into ICD-10-CM: Diagnosis Sequencing Guidelines Five Mistakes Often Made Selecting ICD-10-CM Codes in the SNF How to Use the ICD-10-CM Coding Manual ICD-10-CM: Navigating the Term “With,” Combination Codes, and Complications of Care Deep Dive into ICD-10-CM Coding: Misunderstood Coding Guidelines ICD-10 Coding: Keys to Achieving the Highest Specificity Updates to ICD-10-CM Coding Guidelines: Key Revisions and Their Implications ​​​​​​​AAPACN Education: ICD-10-CM Coding Certificate Program for SNFs RAC-CT – Introduction to ICD-10-CM Coding for Long-Term Care ​​​​​​​AAPACN Tool: Provider ICD-10-CM Documentation Tip Sheet for Long-Term CareThis AAPACN resource is copyright protected. AAPACN individual members may download or print one copy for use within their facility only. AAPACN facility organizational members have unlimited use only within facilities included in their organizational membership. Violation of AAPACN copyright may result in membership termination and loss of all AAPACN certification credentials. Learn more. full 16:12 https://www.aapacn.org/type/podcast/appendix-pp-updates-admission-transfer-and-discharge/ Tue, 08 Apr 2025 19:55:21 +0000 https://www.aapacn.org/?p=31992 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 the new Appendix PP updates related to admission, transfer, and discharge going into effect April 28, 2025. Additional Resources: Appendix PP Regulatory Updates – 2025 F-Tag Library On-Demand Series CMS Nursing Homes Webpage – LTC Survey Pathways can be found in the Survey Resources ZIP file under the Downloads section full 10:22 https://www.aapacn.org/type/podcast/ways-nacs-can-advance-their-quality-measures-knowledge/ Tue, 01 Apr 2025 19:54:15 +0000 https://www.aapacn.org/?p=31940 In this podcast, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, chief nursing officer for AAPACN, and Jessie McGill, RN, BSN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, senior curriculum development specialist with AAPACN, discuss ways nurse assessment coordinators can advance their Quality Measures knowledge. Additional Resources:Quality Measure IQ Series: Pressure Ulcer Measures – ArticleQuality Measure IQ Series: Antipsychotic Medication Measures – ArticleQuality Measure IQ Series: All the Vaccine Measures – ArticleQuality Measure IQ Series: Discharge Function Score Measure – ArticleQuality Measure IQ Series: Long-Stay Falls Measures – ArticleQuality Measures: Fundamentals of Exclusions – PodcastJanuary 2025 Five-Star Unfreeze: What to Expect – PodcastMDS 3.0 Quality Measures: Start with the Basic Ingredients – May 2, 2024 – On-Demand WebinarAt-a-Glance QM, QRP, and VBP Tool – ToolWhen MDS 3.0 Quality Measure Triggers Start and Stop – ToolFive-Star and Care Compare MDS 3.0 Quality Measure Data Periods – ToolQuality Measures Survival Guide – ProductQuality Measures Rescue Guide – Product full 11:34 https://www.aapacn.org/type/podcast/follow-up-answers-to-qa-from-beneficiary-notices-jan-30-2025-aapacn-webinar/ Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:48:35 +0000 https://www.aapacn.org/?p=31647 In this podcast, Jessie McGill, RN, BSN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, senior curriculum development specialist for AAPACN, and Jennifer LaBay, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, QCP, CRC, curriculum development specialist for AAPACN, address some of the questions that were asked during the AAPACN Webinar, “SNF ABN, NOMNC, DENC – What Has Changed for this Alphabet Soup of Notices” held January 30, 2025. Additional Resources: SNF ABN, NOMNC, DENC – What Has Changed for This Alphabet Soup of Notices? – Jan. 30, 2025 Beneficiary Notice Guidelines Tool full 9:57 https://www.aapacn.org/type/podcast/self-care-and-why-it-matters-in-healthcare/ Tue, 11 Feb 2025 22:45:45 +0000 https://www.aapacn.org/?p=31399 In this podcast, Denise Winzeler, BSN, RN, LNHA, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, director of education and certification strategy for AAPACN, and Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, chief nursing officer for AAPACN, discuss self-care and the importance of taking a break. full 7:45 https://www.aapacn.org/type/podcast/a-new-method-for-auditing-pdpm/ Wed, 05 Feb 2025 18:31:17 +0000 https://www.aapacn.org/?p=31324 In this podcast, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, chief nursing officer for AAPACN, and Jessie McGill, RN, BSN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, senior curriculum development specialist with AAPACN, discuss a new method for auditing the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM).  Additional Resource:PDPM Audit by MDS Section  full 15:03 https://www.aapacn.org/type/podcast/january-2025-five-star-unfreeze-what-to-expect/ Tue, 07 Jan 2025 19:33:57 +0000 https://www.aapacn.org/?p=30957 In this podcast, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, chief nursing officer for AAPACN, and Jessie McGill, RN, BSN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, senior curriculum development specialist with AAPACN, discuss what to expect this January when Five-Star unfreezes several quality measures. full 17:55 https://www.aapacn.org/type/podcast/how-to-prepare-for-aapacn-certification/ Wed, 04 Dec 2024 18:40:46 +0000 https://www.aapacn.org/?p=30463 In this podcast, 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, QCP, CRC, and Jessie McGill, RN, BSN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, curriculum development specialists with AAPACN, discuss best practices to prepare for an AAPACN certification. Additional Resources: Resident Assessment Coordinator—Certified (RAC-CT®) Resident Assessment Coordinator—Certified Advanced (RAC-CTA®) QAPI Certified Professional (QCP®) Director of Nursing Services—Certified (DNS-CT®) Candidate Handbooks full 16:30 https://www.aapacn.org/type/podcast/conduct-a-thorough-candidate-interview-for-improved-staff-retention/ Tue, 19 Nov 2024 22:09:05 +0000 https://www.aapacn.org/?p=30321 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, curriculum development specialist for AAPACN, discuss how conducting a thorough candidate interview can help to improve staff retention in skilled nursing facilities as well as a resource from AAPACN to assist with this process. Additional Resources: Interview Template Tool full 6:16 https://www.aapacn.org/type/podcast/follow-up-answers-to-qa-from-icd-10-updates-sept-12-2024-aapacn-webinar/ Tue, 05 Nov 2024 18:14:49 +0000 https://www.aapacn.org/?p=30159 In this podcast, AAPACN Curriculum Development Specialists, Jessie McGill, RN, BSN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA and Jennifer LaBay RN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, QCP, CRC, discuss a few of the questions asked during the recent AAPACN webinar, “How to Prepare for FY 2025 ICD-10 Updates,” held on Sept. 12, 2024. Additional Resources: How to Prepare for FY 2025 ICD-10 Updates – Sept. 12, 2024 full 11:04 https://www.aapacn.org/type/podcast/conduct-a-comprehensive-systems-review-to-improve-quality-measure-outcomes/ Tue, 08 Oct 2024 21:02:50 +0000 https://www.aapacn.org/?p=30018 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, curriculum development specialist for AAPACN, discuss how a comprehensive review of whole systems can help to improve Quality Measure outcomes in skilled nursing facilities and how a new resource from AAPACN can assist with this process.  Additional Resources:   QM Rescue Guide  QM Survival Guide  full 7:25 https://www.aapacn.org/type/podcast/quality-measures-fundamentals-of-exclusions/ Wed, 02 Oct 2024 15:40:11 +0000 https://www.aapacn.org/?p=29871 In this podcast, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, chief nursing officer for AAPACN, and Jessie McGill, RN, BSN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, curriculum development specialist for AAPACN, discuss Quality Measures and some fundamentals about exclusions. Additional Resources: QM Survival Guide full 12:41 https://www.aapacn.org/type/podcast/infection-control-issues-and-career-advancement-of-the-infection-preventionist/ Tue, 17 Sep 2024 18:57:58 +0000 https://www.aapacn.org/?p=29461 In this podcast, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, chief nursing officer for AAPACN, and Dr. Devin Jopp, EdD, chief executive officer for the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), discuss the role of the infection preventionist in long-term care and how this respiratory season may impact the infection preventionist’s workload. Additional Resources: APIC website, find prep courses and more APIC Staffing Calculator APIC Infection Preventionist Career Development and Advancement Guide CBIC Associate - Infection Prevention and Control (a-IPC ™) CBIC Certification in Infection Control (CIC®) – after 2 years of experience CBIC Long-Term Care Certification in Infection Prevention (LTC-CIP®) full 11:19 https://www.aapacn.org/type/podcast/documentation-and-monitoring-for-a-skilled-stay/ Wed, 21 Aug 2024 17:20:42 +0000 https://www.aapacn.org/?p=29207 In this podcast, 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, QCP, CRC, curriculum development specialist with AAPACN, discuss documentation and monitoring for a skilled stay. Additional Resources: Skilled or Not? Tool Medicare Basic Training Skilled AAPACN resources full 18:39 https://www.aapacn.org/type/podcast/common-myths-about-snf-medicare-advantage-plan-management/ Tue, 09 Jul 2024 20:49:25 +0000 https://www.aapacn.org/?p=28858 In this podcast, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, chief nursing officer for AAPACN, and Maureen McCarthy, RN, BS, RAC-MT, QCP-MT, DNS-MT, RAC-MTA, president and CEO of Celtic Consulting, and AAPACN board member, dispel some common myths and concerns related to Medicare Advantage plan management in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), the beneficiary notices initiative process, and implementing the 2024 Medicare Advantage and Part D Final Rule. full 16:25 https://www.aapacn.org/type/podcast/mds-tools-to-make-the-nacs-job-easier/ Tue, 30 Apr 2024 16:28:41 +0000 https://www.aapacn.org/?p=28153 In this podcast, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, chief nursing officer for AAPACN, and Jessie McGill, RN, BSN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, and Jennifer LaBay, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, QCP, CRC, curriculum development specialists for AAPACN, discuss AAPACN tools that make the nurse assessment coordinator’s (NAC’s) job easier. Additional Resources: At-a-Glance QM, QRP, and VBP Tool PDPM At-a-Glance Tool Skilled or Not? Tool – REVISED MDS Data Collection for the NAC Tool Section GG Data Collection Tool OBRA Scheduling Tools for Calendar Year 2024 Beneficiary Notice Guidelines Tool MDS Daily Startup for the NAC Backup Tool AAPACN Free-Member Tools webpage full 12:33 https://www.aapacn.org/type/podcast/section-gg-key-insights-into-determining-usual-performance/ Tue, 02 Apr 2024 18:34:00 +0000 https://www.aapacn.org/?p=27780 In this podcast, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, chief nursing officer for AAPACN, and Jessie McGill, RN, BSN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, curriculum development specialist for AAPACN, discuss key insights to determine section GG usual performance. full 14:11 https://www.aapacn.org/type/podcast/focus-on-care-planning-and-how-to-simplify-the-process/ Tue, 19 Mar 2024 20:45:42 +0000 https://www.aapacn.org/?p=27594 In this podcast, 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, QCP, CRC, curriculum development specialist with AAPACN, discuss strategies for simplifying the care plan process. Additional Resource: Baseline Care Plan Tool full 15:40 https://www.aapacn.org/type/podcast/getting-care-areas-assessments-back-on-track/ Tue, 30 Jan 2024 20:48:46 +0000 https://www.aapacn.org/?p=27069 In this podcast, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, chief nursing officer for AAPACN, and Jessie McGill, RN, BSN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, curriculum development specialist for AAPACN, discuss the common challenges nurse assessment coordinators (NACs) face with care area assessments (CAAs) and how they can get back on track. full 9:08 https://www.aapacn.org/type/podcast/keep-quality-measures-hot-during-the-five-star-freeze-extended-aapacn-webinar-qa/ Tue, 09 Jan 2024 19:50:40 +0000 https://www.aapacn.org/?p=26736 In this podcast, Jennifer LaBay, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, QCP, CRC, curriculum development specialist for AAPACN, and Jessie McGill, RN, BSN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, curriculum development specialist for AAPACN, discuss a few outstanding questions that members asked during the recent AAPACN webinar, Keep Quality Measures Hot During the Five-Star Freeze. full 16:15 https://www.aapacn.org/type/podcast/pharmacist-panel-discussion-perspectives-on-section-n-understanding-medication-indication-of-use-versus-diagnosis/ Tue, 19 Dec 2023 16:03:17 +0000 https://www.aapacn.org/?p=26550 In this podcast, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, chief nursing officer for AAPACN, Marti Wdowicki, PharmD, director of clinical operations for PharMerica, and Jeff Herr, PharmD, manager of clinical operations in the West for PharMerica, discuss a pharmacist’s perspective on coding section N of the MDS, what an indication of use is versus the diagnosis, and ways nurse assessment coordinators (NACs) can improve coding accuracy for this section. full 15:12 https://www.aapacn.org/type/podcast/the-basics-of-significant-change-and-what-has-changed/ Tue, 14 Nov 2023 22:20:31 +0000 https://www.aapacn.org/?p=26208 In this podcast, 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, QCP, CRC, curriculum development specialist with AAPACN, discuss some of the common concerns noted with Significant Change in Status Assessments (SCSAs). full 12:30 https://www.aapacn.org/type/podcast/behavioral-health-in-snfs-new-resource-center-nonpharmacological-interventions-and-best-practices/ Wed, 02 Aug 2023 15:42:55 +0000 https://www.aapacn.org/?p=24898 In this podcast, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, chief nursing officer for AAPACN, and Jacob Berelowitz, LNHA, LMSW, CPHQ, CCM, program manager for the Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities (COE-NF) discuss how the COE-NF can assist nursing homes.Additional Resources: COE-NF Website Request 1-on-1 Assistance from the COE-NF Upcoming Trainings Comfort Menu full 14:50 https://www.aapacn.org/type/podcast/extended-qa-from-the-aapacn-may-18-live-webinar-on-upcoming-mds-changes/ Wed, 07 Jun 2023 16:24:05 +0000 https://www.aapacn.org/?p=24379 In this podcast, Jessie McGill, RN, BSN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, curriculum development specialist with AAPACN, and Jennifer LaBay, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, QCP, CRC, curriculum development specialist with AAPACN, discuss some of the most pressing questions about the draft RAI User’s Manual v1.18.11. full 19:47 https://www.aapacn.org/type/podcast/back-to-the-basics-preparing-for-mds-submission-to-the-federal-repository/ Mon, 03 Apr 2023 21:59:21 +0000 https://www.aapacn.org/?p=23466 In this podcast, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, vice president of education and certification strategy for AAPACN, and Jennifer LaBay, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, QCP, CRC, curriculum development specialist with AAPACN, discuss the basics of preparing for MDS submission as well as CMS’s upcoming transition to the Internet Quality Improvement and Evaluation System (iQIES). Additional Resources: Prepare for iQIES to Avoid MDS Submission Failures – AAPACN Article What Role Should the NAC Sign Up for in iQIES? – AAPACN Blog Final Step of MDS Management: The Final Validation Report – AAPACN Article MDS 3.0 Final Validation Reports Quick Facts and Resources – AAPACN Tool full 16:00 https://www.aapacn.org/type/podcast/new-mds-items-series-transfer-of-health-information/ Mon, 27 Feb 2023 21:14:29 +0000 https://www.aapacn.org/?p=23007 In this podcast, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, vice president of education and certification strategy for AAPACN, and Jessie McGill, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, AAPACN curriculum development specialist, continue the New MDS Items Series on the upcoming changes to the MDS with version 1.18.11, effective Oct. 1, 2023. This episode focuses on the MDS changes that will address transfer of health information. full 10:45 https://www.aapacn.org/type/podcast/new-mds-item-podcast-series-social-determinants-of-health/ Tue, 31 Jan 2023 18:40:38 +0000 https://www.aapacn.org/?p=22551 In this podcast, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, vice president of education and certification strategy for AAPACN, and Jessie McGill, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, AAPACN curriculum development specialist, continue the podcast series on the upcoming changes to the MDS. This podcast focuses on the MDS changes that will address social determinants of health. full 12:08 https://www.aapacn.org/type/podcast/new-mds-items-series-changes-to-ethnicity-and-race/ Tue, 10 Jan 2023 18:29:25 +0000 https://www.aapacn.org/?p=22151 In this new podcast series, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, vice president of education and certification strategy for AAPACN, and Jessie McGill, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, AAPACN curriculum development specialist, discuss upcoming changes to the MDS. This first episode in the series focuses on the changes to ethnicity and race, how they will be coded on the MDS, and how these changes tie into recent updates to the requirements of participation and the guidance to surveyors in Appendix PP of the State Operations Manual. full 15:45 https://www.aapacn.org/type/podcast/preparing-for-the-retirement-of-section-g/ Tue, 13 Dec 2022 17:56:57 +0000 https://www.aapacn.org/?p=21787 In this podcast, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, vice president of education and certification strategy for AAPACN, and Jessie McGill, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, a curriculum development specialist with AAPACN, talk about how nurse assessment coordinators can start preparing for the retirement of section G. Additional Resources: Preparing for Section G Retirement: Care Plan UpdatesSection GG Train the Trainer full 22:36 https://www.aapacn.org/type/podcast/better-resident-care-starts-with-the-dns-understanding-the-nac-role/ Tue, 01 Nov 2022 20:40:54 +0000 https://www.aapacn.org/?p=21202 In this podcast, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, vice president of education and certification strategy for AAPACN, and Jessie McGill, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, curriculum development specialist with AAPACN, discuss the challenge nurse assessment coordinators face in explaining the complexity and breadth of their role to others. Additional Resource:MDS Development: A Toolbox for the NHA and DNS full 27:28 https://www.aapacn.org/type/podcast/care-planning-for-trauma-informed-care/ Tue, 25 Oct 2022 20:53:12 +0000 https://www.aapacn.org/?p=21038 In this podcast, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, vice president of education and certification strategy for AAPACN, and Denise Winzeler, BSN, RN, LNHA, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, curriculum development specialist with AAPACN, discuss some of the basics of trauma-informed care, what should be in place in skilled nursing facilities, and how to create a trauma-informed care plan. full 10:07 https://www.aapacn.org/type/podcast/the-basics-of-coreq-with-lindsay-schwartz/ Mon, 17 Oct 2022 20:40:25 +0000 https://www.aapacn.org/?p=20966 In this podcast, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, vice president of education and certification strategy for AAPACN, and Lindsay Schwartz, Ph.D., FGSA, Founder and Principal of Workforce & Quality Innovations, discuss what CoreQ is, why satisfaction data collection is important, and how frequently this data should be monitored by skilled nursing facilities. full 8:47 https://www.aapacn.org/type/podcast/a-conversation-on-two-technical-expert-panels-and-the-future-unified-payment-model-with-renee-kinder/ Tue, 20 Sep 2022 22:09:37 +0000 https://www.aapacn.org/?p=20590 In this podcast, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, vice president of education and certification strategy for AAPACN, and Renee Kinder, MS, CCC-SLP, RAC-CT, executive vice president of clinical services with AAPACN Diamond partner, Broad River Rehab, share information about their participation on two technical expert panels and some news about the future unified payment model. full 18:59 https://www.aapacn.org/type/podcast/snf-staffing-crisis-the-risks-and-impact-of-pulling-the-nac-to-the-floor/ Tue, 16 Aug 2022 19:21:00 +0000 https://www.aapacn.org/?p=19955 In this podcast, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, vice president of education and certification strategy for AAPACN, and Jennifer LaBay, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, QCP, CRC, curriculum development specialist with AAPACN, discuss the current staffing crisis in skilled nursing facilities across the country and the potential impact of using the nurse assessment coordinator (NAC) as a long-term staffing solution. full 18:20 https://www.aapacn.org/type/podcast/icd-10-cm-codes-use-of-unspecified-codes-resulting-in-medicare-denials/ Wed, 27 Jul 2022 21:59:23 +0000 https://www.aapacn.org/?p=19631 In this podcast, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, vice president of education and certification strategy for AAPACN, Jennifer LaBay, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, QCP, CRC, curriculum development specialist with AAPACN, and Carol Maher, RN-BC, RAC-MTA, RAC-MT, CPC, director of education for Hansen, Hunter & Co., P.C./Synergy Healthcare Resources/Axiom/HealthBridge, discuss some recent Medicare denials related to the use of unspecified diagnosis codes. Review the Definitions of Medicare Code Edits, ICD-10 Version - April 2022. full 28:46 https://www.aapacn.org/type/podcast/tips-for-developing-fall-prevention-care-plans-with-mark-cifarelli/ Wed, 13 Jul 2022 15:45:13 +0000 https://www.aapacn.org/?p=19374 In this podcast, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, vice president of education and certification strategy for AAPACN, and Mark Cifarelli, PT, a physical therapist and director of clinical content development for Legacy Healthcare Services discuss key considerations for developing fall prevention care plans. full 16:44 https://www.aapacn.org/type/podcast/which-do-i-follow-federal-vs-state-regulations-for-the-mds-with-jennifer-labay/ Tue, 31 May 2022 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.aapacn.org/?p=18896 In this podcast, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, vice president of education and certification strategy for AAPACN, and Jennifer LaBay, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, QCP, CRC, curriculum development specialist for AAPACN, discuss some of the differences between federal and state-specific regulations for MDS completion. full 15:31 https://www.aapacn.org/type/podcast/icd-10-diagnosis-coding-for-skilled-nursing-facilities-with-carol-maher/ Mon, 14 Mar 2022 20:35:27 +0000 https://www.aapacn.org/?p=17889 In this podcast, Amy Stewart, vice president of education and certification strategy for AAPACN, and Carol Maher, director of education for Hansen, Hunter & Co., discuss ICD-10 diagnosis coding for skilled nursing facilities. full 29:25 https://www.aapacn.org/type/podcast/the-importance-of-health-literacy-in-nursing-homes-with-joel-vaneaton/ Tue, 15 Feb 2022 16:25:24 +0000 https://www.aapacn.org/?p=16849 In this podcast, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, vice president of education and certification strategy for AAPACN, and Joel VanEaton, BSN, RN, RAC-CT, RAC-CTA, executive vice president of PAC regulatory affairs and education for Broad River Rehab and an AAPACN Master Teacher, talk about health literacy and its importance in nursing homes today. full 28:26 https://www.aapacn.org/type/podcast/how-to-utilize-your-staff-to-mentor-and-fill-gaps-in-the-mds-department/ Mon, 24 Jan 2022 22:32:09 +0000 https://www.aapacn.org/?p=16265 In this podcast, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, vice president of education and certification strategy for AAPACN is joined by AAPACN Master Teacher and Board Member, Maureen McCarthy, RN, BS RAC-MT, QCP-MT, DNS-MT, RAC-MTA to discuss how leadership can often find potential nurse assessment coordinators (NACs) among their own staff, some of the key skill sets to watch for, and how to best utilize nurse assistants to support the MDS process. full 10:09 https://www.aapacn.org/type/podcast/how-to-be-proactive-in-approaching-part-b-denials-with-erin-duprae/ Wed, 17 Nov 2021 15:53:21 +0000 https://www.aapacn.org/?p=15153 In this podcast, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, vice president of education and certification strategy for AAPACN and Erin DuPrae, OTR/L, clinical support specialist with AAPACN Diamond Partner, Synchrony Rehab, discuss how facilities can be proactive with Part B denials and how to prepare for appeals. full 10:10 https://www.aapacn.org/type/podcast/summer-heat-and-care-planning/ Tue, 20 Jul 2021 14:47:51 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/ltc_nac_chat/79371919/summer-heat-and-care-planning/ In this podcast, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MT, AAPACN vice president of education and certification strategy and Jessie McGill, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, discuss heat-related risks to residents, what to consider when care planning, as well as the impacts that heat- and exposure-related conditions have on MDS coding. full 17:05 https://www.aapacn.org/type/podcast/ltc-nac-chat-breaking-news-final-rule-announcement-of-pdpm/ Thu, 02 Aug 2018 20:01:31 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/ltc_nac_chat/35987906/ltc-nac-chat-breaking-news-final-rule-announcement-of-pdpm/ An overview of the final rule and PDPM structure with Judi Kulus and Jessie McGill full 19:56 https://www.aapacn.org/type/news/long-term-care-survey-process-cms-training-videos-and-slides-2-20/ Mon, 02 Oct 2017 11:00:00 +0000 https://aapacn.org/uncategorized/long-term-care-survey-process-cms-training-videos-and-slides-2-20/ This course consists of a series of videos created by CMS outlining essential topics related to changes in the LTC regulations scheduled to be implemented for Phase 2. CMS videos on guidance provide regions and states a resource that can be used for training and education with surveyors, providers, and other stakeholder groups. Last updated in October 2017. https://qsep.cms.gov/pubs/CourseMenu.aspx?cid=0CMSLTCSME_VID or https://qsep.cms.gov/training.aspx Admission, Transfer, and Discharge (8/4/2017) Admission, Transfer, and Discharge Slides Appendix PP – Overview of Revised Interpretive Guidance (8/4/2017) Appendix PP – Overview of Revised Interpretive Guidance Slides Behavioral Health (8/4/2017) Behavioral Health Slides Facility Assessment (8/4/2017) Facility Assessment Slides Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation (8/4/2017) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Slides Infection Control (8/4/2017) Infection Control Slides Person-Centered Care (8/4/2017) Person-Centered Care Slides Pharmacy Services (8/4/2017) Pharmacy Services Slides Quality Assurance and Process Improvement Plan – The Basics (8/4/2017) Quality Assurance and Process Improvement Plan – The Basics Slides Quality of Life and Quality of Care (8/4/2017) Quality of Life and Quality of Care Slides Nursing Services (8/4/2017) Nursing Services Slides full