LTC NAC Chat

American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing (AAPACN)
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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.

  1. FEB 3

    AAPACN 2026 Conference Highlight – Express Pass to Precision: Tackling Tricky ICD-10-CM Scenarios in Long-Term Care

    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

    21 min

  2. JAN 27

    How to Improve Respect for the NAC Role

    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.

    18 min

  3. JAN 13

    Falls with Major Injury: Updated Definitions, Quality Measure Impacts, and an AAPACN Conference Session Sneak Peak

    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

    13 min

  4. 12/17/2025

    SNF ABN: When to Use This Medicare Beneficiary Notice and Why

    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

    14 min

  5. 11/17/2025

    What to Expect at the AAPACN 2026 Conference: Highlights, What’s New, Can’t-Miss Sessions, and More

    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

    11 min

  6. 11/04/2025

    2025 Section GG Updates

    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.

    17 min

  7. 10/21/2025

    Follow Up Q&A for AAPACN Sept. 28, 2025 Webinar – Ready or Not: Oct. 1, 2025 MDS Changes

    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

    28 min

  8. 09/26/2025

    Oct. 2025 RAI User’s Manual – Unexpected Updates 

    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

    22 min
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About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing (AAPACN)
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    57
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2021 LTC NAC Chat
  • Show Website
    LTC NAC Chat

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