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The LTC DON 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 nurse leadership.

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In this LTC DON Chat podcast episode, Part 2 of the Nursing Facility Systems Series, Denise Winzeler, BSN, RN, LNHA, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, director of education and certification strategy for AAPACN, and Lauren Stenson, DNP, RN, CNDLTC, QCP-MT, DNS-MT, cur... more

In this LTC DON Chat podcast episode, Denise Winzeler, BSN, RN, LNHA, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, director of education and certification strategy for AAPACN, and Lauren Stenson, DNP, RN, CNDLTC, QCP-MT, DNS-MT, curriculum development specialist for AAPACN, disc... more

Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, chief nursing officer for AAPACN, and Michelle Stuercke, RN, MSN, DNP, MPA, LNHA, QCP, chief clinical officer with TCM consulting and management, discuss how to manage behavioral health issues in... more

In this LTC DON Chat podcast episode, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, chief nursing officer for AAPACN, and Lauren Stenson, MSN, RN, CNDLTC, QCP, DNS-CT, curriculum development specialist for AAPACN discuss how long-term care l... more

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Nursing Facility Systems Series – Part 2: Weight Management
Q: If a DNS wants to strengthen their program in 90 days, what three high-impact changes should they prioritize?
Standardize weight collection across all residents, establish a consistent interdisciplinary review process for weight changes, and start trending data to identify patterns that indicate systemic issues before they impact more residents.
Nursing Facility Systems Series – Part 2: Weight Management
Q: What are the essential components of a strong facility-wide weight management system and where do organizations most often fall short?
The system must start with accurate baseline weights, consistent weighing, quick identification of significant changes, and then a structured, interdisciplinary response that includes nursing, dietary, therapy, provider care, pharmacy, and possibly activities, all working from a common workflow.
Nursing Facility Systems Series – Part 1: Skin Program/Wounds
Q: When a wound isn't healing as expected, how can wound rounds help the team move from documenting a problem to taking action?
The host asks how to prevent stagnation in treatment, and Denise details a process of asking whether the wound has improved, remained the same, or worsened; evaluating overall resident condition; ensuring interventions are followed; and escalating care or changing orders when necessary.
Nursing Facility Systems Series – Part 1: Skin Program/Wounds
Q: Why should the Director of Nursing Services implement wound rounds as part of their skin program?
Denise explains that wound rounds shift wound care from reactive to proactive by providing a structured, interdisciplinary forum to assess healing, identify barriers early, and make timely decisions that improve outcomes and reduce risk.
2026 Goal Setting for the Director of Nursing Services
Q: How can DNS overcome the challenges of goal setting?
Use SMART criteria to clarify goals, prioritize a small set of high-impact goals, break big goals into milestones, and apply the half-time rule to better estimate the time and resources required.

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This series centers on leadership, policy, and practical operations in long-term care, with a strong emphasis on clinical leadership, staff development, regulatory compliance, and resident-centered care. Episodes frequently cover behavioral health, infection prevention, medication management (including TD and psychotropics), and the intersection of clinical practice with regulatory and reimbursement realities. Guests are drawn from nursing leadership, education, and pharmaceutical/biotech partners, often offering actionable frameworks (like SBAR for physician collaboration), staff empowerment tactics, and conference-level previews with implications for direct-care teams. A notable pattern is sponsor-backed clinical topics that bridge reside... more

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