Episodes

  • How the Occupational Therapist Can Collaborate with the Director of Nursing Services

    How the Occupational Therapist Can Collaborate with the Director of Nursing Services
    Apr 23 2024
    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.
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    11 mins
  • Management of Resident Behavioral Health Needs in Long-Term Care

    Management of Resident Behavioral Health Needs in Long-Term Care
    Feb 6 2024
    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 Facilities AAPACN 2024 Conference Request 1:1 Technical Assistance and Support from COE-NF COE-NF Resource Hub COE-NF Upcoming Virtual Trainings
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    12 mins
  • How the Dietitian Can Help the DNS Improve Quality Outcomes

    How the Dietitian Can Help the DNS Improve Quality Outcomes
    Nov 7 2023
    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.
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    13 mins
  • F695 Respiratory Care and Survey Citations

    F695 Respiratory Care and Survey Citations
    Feb 6 2023
    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.
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    8 mins
  • Nurse Leader Fundamentals: An Overview

    Nurse Leader Fundamentals: An Overview
    Aug 8 2022
    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.
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    12 mins
  • Home Health and SNF Collaboration with Dr. Danielle Pierotti

    Home Health and SNF Collaboration with Dr. Danielle Pierotti
    Jul 19 2022
    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.
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    23 mins
  • Lean Healthcare and PIPs – Quality Improvement with Dr. Rebecca Cahill

    Lean Healthcare and PIPs – Quality Improvement with Dr. Rebecca Cahill
    Jun 7 2022
    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.
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    23 mins
  • The Impact of Medications on Falls for Nursing Home Residents with Rob Leffler

    The Impact of Medications on Falls for Nursing Home Residents with Rob Leffler
    Mar 21 2022
    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.
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    10 mins