10+
Years of service
ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF POST-ACUTE CARE EXCELLENCE
Our Impact
50+
Educational tools created
100+
Healthcare facility partners
1000+
Nurses trained and certified
Award Programs for Organizations
National quality improvement award programs which recognize healthcare
organizations which exemplify a commitment to excellence.
Certifications for Nurses
Quality educational opportunities for continuing education credits and specialization certifications to enhance skills, knowledge and credibility.
Resources
1. Clinical Resources
2. Position Statements
3. Standards for Nursing Practice
4. Nursing Care Guidelines
5. Policies
Get ready to LEADE
Developed by a team of experts, Leading Effectively by Advocating and Delivering Excellence (LEADE) is a program that provides nurses and post-acute care facilities with free on-line resources and tools to help create a more effective and efficient workplace.
Click here to learn about how you can utilize three of our training and clinical tools to create a workplace that works together to provide care that is safe, competent, and patient-centered.
LEADE is a collaborative effort brought to you by AAPACE and the Illinois College of Nursing.
ABOUT US
The Association for the Advancement of Post-Acute Care Excellence (AAPACE) is a professional organization dedicated to improving patient, facility, and healthcare outcomes within the post-acute care sector.
With a focus on providing nurses with the necessary guidance, training, and support, as well as standardizing healthcare practices and policies, we believe we can achieve post-acute care excellence.
Click here for an overview of all programs, resources and tools AAPACE has to offer.
“If you want to improve care, you must invest in those that provide the care. If you want quality care, you want quality nurses.”
Hana Malik DNP, APRN-C
Award Programs
Nursing Excellence
“Advancing excellence in nursing leadership and education.”
Recognizing organizations committed to nursing excellence through a structured evaluation and improvement process.
Ethics Certification
“Elevating standards through integrity and accountability.”
Certifies organizations which uphold the highest ethical standards, transparency, and accountability.
QAPI Certified
“Driving continuous improvement for lasting quality in care.”
Recognizing organizations dedicated to ongoing improvement with evidence-based practices and measurable outcomes.
BE ON OUR REVIEW PANEL
The Nursing ExCEL Review Panel is comprised of community volunteers that represent a variety of professions within post-acute care. The role of the review panel is to review and vote on our Nursing ExCEL Accreditation applications at quarterly review meetings.
BE ON OUR ADVISORY BOARD
The AAPACE Advisory Board consists of community volunteers that may bring legal, business, healthcare, education, accounting or other relevant expertise to our annual Advisory Board meetings to ensure we are providing a service that benefits the greater good.
LEARN MORE
Contact us to learn more about submitting your writing or being involved with the organization.
Click here to view our Info-graphic on Nurses in Post-Acute Care
Click here to read about Nursing Leadership in PAC
CONTACT US
Become Post-Acute Care Certified