LTC DON Chat: Recent Episodes
American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing (AAPACN)
The LTC DON 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 nurse leadership.
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 weekly wound rounds as part of a nursing facility’s skin program.Additional Resource:Wound Rounds Template
Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, chief nursing officer for AAPACN, and Michelle Stuercke, RN, MSN, DNP, MPA, LNHA, QCP, chief clinical officer with TCM consulting and management, discuss how to manage behavioral health issues in the nursing home.
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 long-term care leaders can prepare for the next generation of residents, one that is more tech-savvy, informed, and actively engaged in their care.Additional Resource:
In the LTC DON Chat podcast episode, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, chief nursing officer for AAPACN, Denise Winzeler, BSN, RN, LNHA, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, director of education and certification for AAPACN, and Lauren Stenson, MSN, RN, CNDLTC, QCP, DNS-CT, curriculum development for AAPACN, share some of the highlights for the AAPACN 2026 Conference that will be held March 17-20 in Orlando, Florida.Additional Resources:AAPACN 2026 Conference
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 goal setting for directors of nursing services in 2026.Additional Resource:Stretch and SMART Goal Setting Worksheet Tool
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 directors of nursing services can use communication to build physician trust, as well as steps DNSs can take to build a collaborative partnership with physicians.
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.
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 NewsSurvey Readiness: Critical Element Pathways, Observations, Reviews, and Policy Calendar ToolPolicy and Procedure Review and Development Guide Tool
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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 some common pitfalls of the onboarding and orientation process in long-term and post-acute care settings and how to set new employees up for success.Additional Resources:AAPACN Onboarding Essentials: Welcoming Staff to Promote Retention Tool
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 the director of nursing services (DNS) can improve staff retention through the onboarding process.Additional Resources:Interview Template ToolStay Interview Template and Action PlanAAPACN Onboarding Essentials: Welcoming Staff to Promote Retention ToolTurnover Solutions Series – Part 2: Understanding Why Employees Leave and Strategies to Reduce Turnover
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 turnover and staff retention, what the differences are and how to track these metrics. They will also cover what the director of nursing services (DNS) can learn from these numbers and how the DNS can communicate that information to others to improve outcomes.
In this podcast, Denise Winzeler, BSN, RN, LNHA, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, curriculum development specialist for AAPACN, and Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, chief nursing officer for AAPACN, discuss facility culture—what it is, why it’s important, and how listeners can assess and implement strategies to improve their culture.Additional Resources:AAPACN’s Nursing Department Culture Assessment and Improvement WorksheetImprove Staffing and Quality Care Through Individualized Culture Change of the Nursing Department
In this podcast, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, chief nursing officer for AAPACN, and Colleen Oakley, OTR/L NHA RAC-CT, senior director of operations for Rehab America and treasurer and member of the AAPACN Board of Directors, discuss ways that the occupational therapist (OT) can collaborate with the director of nursing services (DNS) for better resident outcomes.
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 director for the Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities (COE-NF), discuss resident behavioral health management—what it is, the benefits of this approach, how it differs from other methods, and some key strategies for success to improve resident care.Additional Resources:Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing FacilitiesAAPACN 2024 ConferenceRequest 1:1 Technical Assistance and Support from COE-NFCOE-NF Resource HubCOE-NF Upcoming Virtual Trainings
In this podcast, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, chief nursing officer for AAPACN, and Anna Sherman, RD, LD, a registered dietitian at RD Nutrition Consultants, discuss the registered dietitian’s role as a key member of the interdisciplinary team and how the director of nursing services (DNS) can collaborate with the dietitian to improve resident and facility outcomes.
This podcast is another episode of a special podcast series on the winter wave of COVID-19. Throughout this series, AAPACN will talk with experts about the state of COVID-19, the vaccines and boosters available and why we need them, and the significance of COVID-19 treatments. The triple threat of infections this winter will also be addressed.In this second episode, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, vice president of education and certification strategy for AAPACN, and Laurie Laxton, RN, BSN, CMAS, CCFA, RAC-CT, IP-BC, QCP, principal clinical trainer with Inovalon, discuss the many infections that are a threat to nursing homes this winter and how skilled nursing facilities can be proactive to protect staff and residents.Additional Resources:• https://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/index.htm• https://www.cdc.gov/rsv/research/rsv-net/dashboard.html• https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#datatracker-home• https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/omicron-booster-covid-19• https://www.ahrq.gov/antibiotic-use/long-term-care/index.htmlLearn more about Inovalon.
This podcast is the beginning of a special podcast series on the winter wave of COVID-19. Throughout this series, AAPACN will talk with experts about the state of COVID-19, the vaccines and boosters available and why we need them, and the significance of COVID-19 treatments. The triple threat of infections this winter will also be addressed.In this first episode, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, vice president of education and certification strategy for AAPACN, and Rob Leffler, RPh, BCGP, FASCP, vice president of clinical services for Synchrony Pharmacy discuss Paxlovid and how providers can work with their pharmacy to get this vital treatment.Note: As of February 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has removed the requirement for a positive test result to prescribe Paxlovid (and Lagevrio). See more information regarding Paxlovid on the FDA’s document, “Frequently Asked Questions on the Emergency Use Authorization for Paxlovid for Treatment of COVID-19.”
Listen to this podcast for a discussion on survey citation F695, Respiratory/Tracheostomy Care and Suctioning - what it is, why it is important, and how skilled nursing facilities can avoid it. Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, vice president of education and certification strategy for AAPACN, offers listeners insight into what surveyors will be looking at, examples of how facilities are getting cited, and ways to prepare.
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 Alexis Roam, MSN, RN-BC, DNS-CT, QCP, AAPACN curriculum development specialist, talk about the revised long-term care surveyor guidance that goes into effect Oct. 24, 2022, and how skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) can get ready.
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 Alexis Roam, MSN, RN-BC, DNS-CT, QCP, AAPACN curriculum development specialist, talk about the revised long-term care surveyor guidance that goes into effect Oct. 24, 2022, and how skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) can get ready.
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 for AAPACN, discuss AAPACN’s latest education program for nurse leaders—Nurse Leader Fundamentals.
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 Dr. Danielle Pierotti, RN, PhD, CENP, discuss about home health and how collaboration with skilled nursing facilities can improve outcomes.
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 Dr. Danielle Pierotti, RN, PhD, CENP, discuss about home health and how collaboration with skilled nursing facilities can improve outcomes.
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 Dr. Rebecca Cahill, professor for the Research College of Nursing, discuss how lean healthcare practices can benefit skilled nursing facilities and enhance the performance improvement project (PIP) process and overall quality improvement.
In this LTC DON Chat podcast, Amy Stewart, vice president of education and certification strategy for AAPACN, and Janet Feldkamp, a partner with Benesch Healthcare, discuss updates on survey and regulatory issues that skilled nursing facilities are facing today.
In this LTC DON Chat podcast, Amy Stewart, vice president of education and certification strategy for AAPACN, and Rob Leffler, the vice president for PCA Pharmacy, talk about the impact of medications on falls for residents in nursing homes today.
In the third and final part of this podcast series, Kim Hicks, vice president of business development for AAPACN, and Brandon Tappan, executive vice president for ShiftKey, an AAPACN Diamond Partner, and Faygee Morgenshtern, CEO of People Powered Nursing, a labor-management consulting service working with multiple healthcare facilities, discuss common misconceptions of technology-enabled healthcare staffing and why facilities should consider using technology.
In the second part of this podcast series, Kim Hicks, vice president of business development for AAPACN, and Brandon Tappan, executive vice president for ShiftKey, an AAPACN Diamond Partner, and Faygee Morgenshtern, CEO of People Powered Nursing, a labor-management consulting service working with multiple healthcare facilities, discuss how skilled nursing facilities can keep full-time staff happy and balance the need for PRN staff while keeping operations and patient care top of mind.
In the first part of this podcast series, Kim Hicks, vice president of business development for AAPACN, and Brandon Tappan, executive vice president for ShiftKey, an AAPACN Diamond Partner, and Faygee Morgenshtern, CEO of People Powered Nursing, a labor-management consulting service working with multiple healthcare facilities, discuss why skilled nursing facilities should consider using technology to supplement staff rather than opting for agency staff and how PRN staffing helps improve patient care and overall outcomes.
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 Rick Russell, president and CEO of Hospice of Northwest Ohio, discuss the role of hospice in nursing facilities.
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 Dr. Karl Steinberg, president of AMDA and a longtime nursing home medical director and chief medical officer for two nursing home management companies, discuss the importance of early identification of a resident’s change in condition.
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 Laura Ginett, attorney and partner for the law firm Hall, Prangle and Schoonveld, discuss common lawsuits nursing homes face, how lawsuits impact your facility and tips to mitigate risk.
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 Martha Kelso, RN, LNC, HBOT, CEO of Wound Care Plus, a mobile wound care provider, discuss new technology to help identify wound infections and the impact this has on deprescribing antibiotics.
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 Laurie Laxton, RN, BSN, CCFA, RAC-CT, IP-BC, QCP, clinical education program lead with ABILITY Network, discuss healthcare associated infections (HAIs) in the nursing home and thoughts on how to address them.
In this podcast, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, vice president of education and certification strategy for AAPACN speaks with Lisa Morris, RPh, BCGP, FASCP, executive director of clinical services for Consana, about drug diversion in the nursing home including how to investigate, and what nurse leaders can do to lower their facility’s risk.
In this podcast, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MT, AAPACN vice president of education and certification strategy discusses the art of interviewing potential employees with Sherry Thomas, BS, RN, QCP, IPCO, director of clinical services at LeaderStat.
In this podcast, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MT, AAPACN vice president of education and certification strategy talks with Lisa Morris, RPh, BCGP, FASCP, a consultant pharmacist and Chair of the Board of Directors at the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP), about the role of the consultant pharmacist, what the consultant pharmacist wishes the director of nursing services (DNS) knew, and strategies for collaboration.
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 Dr. Deb Patterson Burdsall, PhD, RN-BC, CIC, FAPIC with APIC, APIC Consulting, and the Illinois Department of Health, discuss infection control citations, the role of the infection preventionist, and how nurse leaders should address the changing environment as more people get vaccinated.
In this podcast, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MT, AAPACN vice president of education and certification strategy and Denise Winzeler, BSN, RN, LNHA, DNS-CT, QCP, AAPACN curriculum development specialist, discuss why it's important to do thorough investigations, what happens when one is not done to the full extent possible, and tips for completion of the process.
In this podcast, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, Vice President of Education and Certification Strategy for AAPACN, discusses the future of COVID-19 and what healthcare professionals can expect to see happen in the coming months with Dr. David Gifford, MD, MPH, Chief Medical Officer for AHCA/NCAL.
In this podcast, Kim Hicks, vice president of business development for AAPACN talks with Laurie Laxton, RN, BSN, CCFA, RAC-CT, IP-BC, an infection prevention expert and senior clinical educator with ABILITY Network, an AAPACN Diamond Partner and our 2021 Premier Conference Sponsor, about how often we should be testing staff for COVID-19, how do we determine when an infection is an HAI vs. CAI, and other great questions. You don't want to miss this podcast!
In this podcast, Amy Stewart, vice president of education and certification strategy for AAPACN talks with Betsy Hardy, director of nursing at Julia Temple Healthcare Center in Englewood, CO, and asks about some of her insights she knows today as a seasoned director of nursing but wishes she knew when she first started as a DNS.
In this podcast, Vice President of Education and Certification Strategy for AAPACN, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, discusses some concerns and tips for nurse leaders about how to increase staff confidence in the COVID-19 vaccines with Dr. Leslie Eber, MD, a member of AMDA’s board of directors who is board certified in internal medicine and a certified medical director. Additional Resources:
Questions and Answers about the COVID-19 Vaccine for PALTC Staff, Patients, Residents and Family Members COVID-19 Vaccine: Answers to Your Questions - A Presentation for Staff and Residents in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care ACIP COVID-19 Vaccines Workgroup: Use of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine: Clinical Considerations
In this podcast, AADNS curriculum development specialist, Alexis Roam, MSN, RN-BC, DNS-CT, QCP, shares some insights and tips for new directors of nursing services (DNSs).
In this podcast, AADNS curriculum development specialist, Denise Winzeler, BSN, RN, LNHA, DNS-CT, QCP, discusses how the director of nursing services (DNS) can boost morale for both residents and staff during the 2020 holiday season.
In this podcast, AADNS curriculum development specialist, Denise Winzeler, BSN, RN, LNHA, DNS-CT, QCP, discusses tips the director of nursing services (DNS) can use to remain calm and present compelling evidence of compliance to a surveyor.
In this podcast, AADNS curriculum development specialist, Denise Winzeler, BSN, RN, LNHA, DNS-CT, QCP will discuss the Coronavirus Commission on Safety and Quality in Nursing Homes' recommendations and the new guidelines for visitation from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
In this podcast, Denise Winzeler, RN, BSN, LNHA, AAPACN curriculum development specialist, discusses four key areas directors of nursing services (DNSs) can focus on now to prepare for the upcoming flu season.
In this podcast, AAPACN Vice President of Curriculum Development, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, discusses infection control issues that nursing home leaders are facing during the COVID-19 Focused Infection Control Surveys.
In this podcast, AAPACN Vice President of Curriculum Development, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, discusses best practices for nurse leaders on how to communicate effectively during a crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic.
In this podcast, AADNS Curriculum Development Specialist, Alexis Roam, MSN, RN-BC, DNS-CT, QCP discusses care planning for residents impacted by COVID-19, the important of individualization, and AADNS's tool "The Individualized Care Plan Development Guide for Residents with COVID-19."
In this podcast, AADNS Curriculum Development Specialist, Alexis Roam, MSN, RN-BC, DNS-CT, QCP, discusses the COVID-19 pandemic and some of the CMS and CDC updates, and reviews important information for long-term and post-acute care facilities during this challenging time.
In this podcast, AADNS curriculum development specialist Alexis Roam, MSN, RN-BC, DNS-CT, QCP, discusses how sometimes conflict arises between the day shift and the night shift, and why this occurs. Learn how to address these issues through conflict resolution strategies and investigation skills.
How can conflict be an opportunity and a gift? In this podcast, AADNS curriculum development specialist, Alexis Roam, MSN, RN-BC, DNS-CT, QCP, discusses how nurse leaders can manage conflict more effectively in the workplace to pursue the win-win for everyone.
In this podcast, AADNS curriculum development specialist, Alexis Roam, MSN, RN-BC, DNS-CT, QCP, outlines some helpful tips for directors of nursing prepare their teams for survey success in 2020! You will also learn a little more about this month's AADNS tool, Survey Readiness: Critical Element Pathways, Observations, Reviews, and Policy Calendar.
In this podcast, AADNS curriculum development specialist, Alexis Roam, discusses some of the warning signs of burnout and compassion fatigue and offers some practical tips to help you recharge and refresh with self-care.
In this podcast, AAPACN curriculum development specialist, Alexis Roam, tells her story of why she became a nurse and provides a few tips on how you can rekindle your happiness and purpose in your day-to-day work as a nurse leader.
In this podcast, AAPACN Vice President of Curriculum Development, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, discusses documentation needs under PDPM. Find out how documentation will impact PDPM, how documentation works with the PPS assessment schedule, how you and your team can help reduce claim denials, and more!
In this podcast, AADNS Curriculum Development Specialist, Alexis Roam, RN-BC, MSN, DNS-CT, QCP, discusses some of the highlights and takeaways from the recent CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program Training held on Aug. 13 and 14, 2019.
Do you know what to expect in the future for the SNF QRP? In this podcast, Jessie McGill, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, curriculum development specialist with AANAC, discusses the SNF PPS Proposed Rule, the two new measures introduced, what kind of supporting documentation you'll need, and more.
In this LTC DON Chat podcast, Pam Truscott, MSN, RN, QCP, DNS-CT, continues the discussion on trauma-informed care and what nurse leaders need to know to ensure their staff are ready for the trauma-informed care requirement for Phase 3 of the Requirements of Participation.
LTC DON Chat: Episode 002 - PDPM Tips from the Trenches Series Featuring Maureen McCarthy
Tune in to the latest LTC DON Chat podcast series, "PDPM Tips from the Trenches," where we’ll explore ways in which AADNS members are preparing for the PDPM transition this October. In our first episode, Amy Phipps, SVP of Care Management with Sava Senior Care Administrative Services LLC, shares five tips to prepare for PDPM, as well as her take on how PDPM will impact LTC.
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In this podcast, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, Vice President of Curriculum Development for AADNS, brings some light to the Five-Star updates recently released by CMS and helps clarify the impacts to all three domains, as well as why you might see a shift in your rating.
In this podcast, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, Vice President of Curriculum Development for AADNS, describes why person-centered care plans are so important under new regulation and how to most effectively design them for your residents.
Want to learn more about staff competency requirements? In the newly released three-part Staff Competency Podcast Series, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, AADNS Curriculum Development Specialist, summarizes key information that you need to know.
Want to learn more about staff competency requirements? In the newly released three-part Staff Competency Podcast Series, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, AADNS Curriculum Development Specialist, summarizes key information that you need to know.
Want to learn more about staff competency requirements? In the newly released three-part Staff Competency Podcast Series, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, AADNS Curriculum Development Specialist, summarizes key information that you need to know.
An overview of the final rule and PDPM structure with Judi Kulus, AADNS's VP of Curriculum Development