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.Additional Resources: Beyond the Brief: The Hidden Clinical Impact of Incontinence in SNFs The Missing Link Between Clinical Management and Reimbursement Get Expert Insights—On Demand Don't wait to catch up on the latest changes impacting long-term care. Tune in for conversations with AAPACN experts and industry leaders covering MDS, reimbursement, quality measures, leadership, survey readiness, and more! Subscribe today and never miss an episode. Apple Podcast Android Email