In this podcast, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, vice president of education and certification strategy for AAPACN speaks with Lisa Morris, RPh, BCGP, FASCP, executive director of clinical services for Consana, about drug diversion in the nursing home including how to investigate, and what nurse leaders can do to lower their facility’s risk. Listeners, make sure to listen to the end for details on AAPACN's October Podcast Listen and Win Contest and a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card!

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Drug Diversion with Lisa Morris

In this podcast, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MT, AAPACN vice president of education and certification strategy discusses the art of interviewing potential employees with Sherry Thomas, BS, RN, QCP, IPCO, director of clinical services at LeaderStat.

The Art of Interviewing Potential Candidates for Employment with Sherry Thomas

 In this podcast, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MT, AAPACN vice president of education and certification strategy talks with Lisa Morris, RPh, BCGP, FASCP, a consultant pharmacist and Chair of the Board of Directors at the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP), about the role of the consultant pharmacist, what the consultant pharmacist wishes the director of nursing services (DNS) knew, and strategies for collaboration. 

What Does the Consultant Pharmacist Wish the DNS Knew with Lisa Morris

In this podcast, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MT, AAPACN vice president of education and certification strategy talks with Lisa Morris, RPh, BCGP, FASCP, a consultant pharmacist and Chair of the Board of Directors at the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP), about the role of the consultant pharmacist, what the consultant pharmacist wishes the director of nursing services (DNS) knew, and strategies for collaboration.

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. Deb Patterson Burdsall, PhD, RN-BC, CIC, FAPIC with APIC, APIC Consulting, and the Illinois Department of Health, discuss infection control citations, the role of the infection preventionist, and how nurse leaders should address the changing environment as more people get vaccinated.

A Conversation about Infection Prevention and Control with Dr. Deb Patterson Burdsall

In this podcast, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MT, AAPACN vice president of education and certification strategy and Denise Winzeler, BSN, RN, LNHA, DNS-CT, QCP, AAPACN curriculum development specialist, discuss why it's important to do thorough investigations, what happens when one is not done to the full extent possible, and tips for completion of the process.

The Importance of Investigations with Denise Winzeler

In this podcast, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, Vice President of Education and Certification Strategy for AAPACN, discusses the future of COVID-19 and what healthcare professionals can expect to see happen in the coming months with Dr. David Gifford, MD, MPH, Chief Medical Officer for AHCA/NCAL.

COVID-19: What’s Next and What to Expect with Dr. David Gifford

In this podcast, Kim Hicks, vice president of business development for AAPACN talks with Laurie Laxton, RN, BSN, CCFA, RAC-CT, IP-BC, an infection prevention expert and senior clinical educator with ABILITY Network, an AAPACN Diamond Partner and our 2021 Premier Conference Sponsor, about how often we should be testing staff for COVID-19, how do we determine when an infection is an HAI vs. CAI, and other great questions. You don't want to miss this podcast!

Infection Control with Laurie Laxton

In this podcast, Amy Stewart, vice president of education and certification strategy for AAPACN talks with Betsy Hardy, director of nursing at Julia Temple Healthcare Center in Englewood, CO, and asks about some of her insights she knows today as a seasoned director of nursing but wishes she knew when she first started as a DNS.

Tips for the New DNS: What I Wish I Knew When I Was New

In this podcast, Vice President of Education and Certification Strategy for AAPACN, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, discusses some concerns and tips for nurse leaders about how to increase staff confidence in the COVID-19 vaccines with Dr. Leslie Eber, MD, a member of AMDA’s board of directors who is board certified in internal medicine and a certified medical director. Additional Resources: Questions and Answers about the COVID-19 Vaccine for PALTC Staff, Patients, Residents and Family Members COVID-19 Vaccine: Answers to Your Questions - A Presentation for Staff and Residents in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care ACIP COVID-19 Vaccines Workgroup: Use of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine: Clinical Considerations

A Conversation about the COVID-19 Vaccines with Dr. Leslie Eber, MD

In this podcast, AADNS curriculum development specialist, Alexis Roam, MSN, RN-BC, DNS-CT, QCP, shares some insights and tips for new directors of nursing services (DNSs).

Tips for the New Director of Nursing Services (DNS)

 In this podcast, AADNS curriculum development specialist, Denise Winzeler, BSN, RN, LNHA, DNS-CT, QCP, discusses how the director of nursing services (DNS) can boost morale for both residents and staff during the 2020 holiday season. 

Tips to Boost Staff and Resident Morale During the 2020 Holiday Season

Presenting Evidence of Compliance to a Surveyor

Nursing Home Visitation: New CMS Guidelines

Flu Season Preparedness

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