CPI’s Dementia Care Specialists (DCS) program has partnered with the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordination (AANAC) to provide training to its members.
According to its website, AANAC is a nonprofit organization that supports clinicians involved in the Resident Assessment Instrument/Minimum Data Set process. It aims to improve the quality of care for individuals by providing information, education, networking, and advocacy opportunities for health care professionals.
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