Amid a backdrop of relentless operational challenges and high leadership turnover, there’s a new professional standard for nursing home administrators. The American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing has officially launched its first certification designed for nursing home administrators to ensure facility CEOs have the specialized tools and credentials necessary to foster stable, high-quality care environments.In this episode of McKnight’s Newsmakers, Denise Winzeler, RN, LNHA, director of education and certification strategy for AAPACN, explains the organization’s move into the administrative suite after years of setting the bar for MDS and nursing certifications.Hosted by McKnight’s Long-Term Care News Senior Editor Kimberly Marselas, this conversation highlights the program’s ability to bridge clinical knowledge and operational excellence.The certification is about more than just checking a box, says Winzeler. It speaks to the evolution of the profession and leaders’ growing needs for regulatory savvy and emotional intelligence."This role demands more than just competence. It demands heart, vision and unwavering commitment," Winzeler says. "The future of long-term care really depends on leaders who will rise to meet these needs."The certification is designed as an on-demand, online course tailored for the busy schedules of active administrators. To qualify, candidates must be licensed with at least two years of experience in the post-acute care realm and pass a final exam with a score of 80% or higher.To learn how the program aims to transform resident care and professional development — and to check out how its three primary pillars may enhance a career — listen to the complete episode.You can also find more details in the McKnight’s article and on AAPACN’s website. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.