SHP is excited to exhibit at the AAPACN 2026 Conference for Post-Acute Care Nursing in Orlando, Florida this March. As the premier national event for post-acute care nursing professionals, this year's conference—themed Thrive, Evolve, and Lead—brings together thousands of NACs, Directors of Nursing Services, and post-acute care clinicians dedicated to redefining care delivery, elevating resident outcomes, and championing the profession across the continuum of care.

Join us to discover how SHP for Skilled Nursing, our comprehensive web-based MDS scrubbing and data analytics solution, empowers post-acute care organizations to improve clinical, financial, and operational performance while delivering exceptional care for residents.

Event Details:

• Dates: March 17–20, 2026
• Location: Orlando, FL
• Venue: Rosen Centre Hotel
• Booth: 20×20 Island — Booth #210

Don’t Miss Our Featured Session: Five-Star for Smarties: Data Driven Improvement

Catch SHP’s Dahlia Kroth presenting alongside Monica Walsh, RPT on Wednesday, March 18. Designed for DNS and clinical leaders, this session delivers the strategies and data tools needed to master the Five-Star rating system and build a pro-active, data-driven culture of quality improvement.

Session 1.3 — DNS Track
Five-Star for Smarties: Data Driven Improvement
Wednesday, March 18  |  2:00 – 3:15 PM

With CMS Five-Star ratings directly influencing facility reimbursements, referrals, and public perception, mastering data-driven quality improvement strategies has become essential for facilities to maintain competitive advantage and ensure sustainable operations in today’s value-based healthcare environment. Nurses are the frontline architects of quality outcomes—their daily documentation, clinical decisions, and care delivery directly generate the MDS data and quality metrics that determine Five Star ratings, making their engagement in data literacy and improvement processes critical to achieving and sustaining excellence in CMS performance measures.

Learning Objectives — Attendees will be able to:
• Identify CMS Five-Star program criteria, monitoring strategies, complexities, and opportunities to impact quality improvement measures
• Recognize how MDS data impacts Quality Outcomes and identify data-driven opportunities for root cause analysis and improvement
• Analyze CMS Quality Measure criteria and develop proactive strategies to drive meaningful performance improvements and better outcomes
• Leverage data tools and processes to positively impact Five-Star ratings, Quality Measures, and QRP Discharge Function Scores

Presenters:

Monica Walsh, RPT, RAC-CT, RAC-CTA Senior VP of Care Management Regency Integrated Health Services

Dahlia Kroth VP – Strategic Relations Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) AHCA Gold Quality Examiner

Visit us at Booth #210 to discover how SHP for Skilled Nursing helps facilities achieve excellence in quality care and operational efficiency! Our powerful analytics platform enables you to track and improve quality metrics, enhance Five Star ratings, and optimize clinical and financial outcomes—delivering better patient results while maximizing reimbursement. Our team will demonstrate MDS scrubbing capabilities that catch errors before submission and provide the real-time insights needed for PDPM success and survey readiness. Schedule a personalized demonstration by contacting us today.

Supporting Those Who Thrive, Evolve, and Lead

This year's conference theme reflects the bold commitment of post-acute care nurses who stand at the forefront of innovation, compassion, and leadership every day. SHP for Skilled Nursing is proud to support that mission by equipping your team with the comprehensive data analytics and quality tracking tools needed to drive meaningful improvement—for your organization, your staff, and the residents you serve. Our solutions help you identify opportunities, monitor progress in real-time, and demonstrate the exceptional care your facility provides.

Meet SHP at the Conference

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with our team at the country's leading post-acute care nursing event. Stop by our 20×20 island booth (#210) and learn how SHP for Skilled Nursing accelerates performance improvement through MDS optimization, quality measure enhancement, and comprehensive risk management. With our 98% renewal rate and legendary customer support, we're committed to helping your facility deliver superior care while achieving an average 10X return on investment. Schedule your meeting with our team to explore how we can support your quality improvement goals.

About the Venue

The Rosen Centre Hotel, situated in the heart of Orlando's International Drive corridor, provides an exceptional setting for this prestigious national event. With expansive conference and exhibit space, outstanding amenities, and warm Florida hospitality, it's the ideal destination for connecting with peers, exploring innovative solutions, and charting the future of post-acute care nursing.