LTC NAC Chat
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.
Recent Episodes
Sept. 30, 2026
From the DON’s Desk to the Boardroom: The Real Root Cause
In this LTC NAC chat podcast episode, host Kim Hicks sits down with Jackie Vance, the Real Nurse Jackie, and gerontologist Amy Chidester to argue that incontinence isn't a hygiene task. It's the hidden root cause behind falls, skin breakdown, and UTIs. They trace how unmanaged incontinence drives survey citations, litigation, antibiotic overuse, and lost revenue, and how DONs can take that case from the floor to the boardroom. Plus: the one question every DON can start asking this week.Additiona
Sept. 30, 2026
Quality Measures: Understanding When Residents Trigger, When They Fall Off, and What It Means for Five-Star
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 how quality measures work, including when residents trigger measures, when they fall off, and what those results mean for Five-Star. Get Expert Insights—On Demand Don't wait to catch up on the latest changes impacting long-term care. Tune in for conversations with AA
Sept. 23, 2026
Beyond Therapy: The SLP’s Role in MDS Coding and Documentation
In this LTC NAC Chat podcast episode, Jennifer LaBay, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, CRC, curriculum development specialist for AAPACN, and Ashleigh Pristas, MS, CCC-SLP, PNAP, regional director of clinical services with Restore Therapy Services, discuss how speech-language pathologists (SLPs) can support MDS completion through comprehensive, accurate coding and documentation.This podcast episode was made in collaboration with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Get Expert Insights—On
Sept. 15, 2026
Nursing Facility Systems Series – Part 3: Creating a Culture of Fall Prevention
In this LTC DON Chat podcast episode, Part 3 of the Nursing Facility Systems Series, 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 build a culture of fall prevention. Additional Resources: Post-Fall Assessments – Nursing In-service Education In-Service Education Library Nursing Facility Systems Series – Part 1: Skin Program/Wou
Sept. 15, 2026
From Certification to Transformation: How Majestic Care Is Leading Culture Change Through an Organization-Wide Education Strategy
In this LTC DON Chat podcast episode, Kirsten Vermulen, organizational membership manager for AAPACN, and Stephanie Fisher, senior director of RAI for Majestic Care, an Organizational Plus Member of AAPACN, discuss how Majestic has made professional certification part of its approach to developing and supporting its nursing teams. Listen to this podcast episode to hear why Majestic made that investment, how they put it into practice, and what they’ve learned along the way. Additional Resources:
Aug. 31, 2026
FY 2027 SNF PPS Final Rule: Highlights for NACs
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 important highlights from the FY 2027 SNF PPS Final Rule and what nurse assessment coordinators need to know. Additional Resources: FY 2027 SNF PPS Final Rule Fact Sheet FY 2027 SNF PPS Final Rule: What NACs Need to Know SNF Regulatory Rundown: Final Rule, PEPPER, iQ