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COVID-19 Updates – June 11, 2021

2021-06-09T09:52:04-05:00June 9, 2021|Articles|

Alabama LTC COVID-19 Office Hours – Next Call June 24 – NOTE New Call Information The Alabama Nursing Home Association, Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) and Alliant Health are committed to provide additional infection prevention and control support to nursing homes across the state. ADPH in collaboration [...]

Alternate Care Site Waivers to Expire July 6

2021-06-09T09:53:25-05:00June 9, 2021|Articles|

The ANHA was notified by the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) that it plans to notify health care facilities that applied for and received approvals for alternate care site designations during the COVID-19 pandemic of the status of their waivers in light of the Governor’s plans to rescind her declaration of a public health [...]

Free CARES® Online Dementia Training – There’s Still Time to Sign Up!

2021-06-09T09:52:50-05:00June 9, 2021|Articles|

ANHA is leading a state-wide effort to train nursing home staff with the CARES online training programs. Are you curious about what CARES is? View the following 5-minute preview videos: CARES Basics: https://youtu.be/K3wOXswJ1h0 CARES Behavior: https://youtu.be/q-F-ooVIlg4 As a reminder, AHCA in conjunction with the State of Alabama, is offering free access for your entire staff [...]

Alabama’s Hospitals and Nursing Homes Still Under Federal Mask Requirements

2023-04-21T13:21:12-05:00May 14, 2021|Uncategorized|

For Immediate Release: May 14, 2021 While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced May 13 that people vaccinated for COVID-19 may go maskless in most places, Alabama’s nursing homes and hospitals are still under federal mask requirements. […]

Governor Ivey Proclaims National Skilled Nursing Care Week 2021 in Alabama

2021-05-14T10:03:31-05:00May 7, 2021|Uncategorized|

MONTGOMERY – Alabama is joining other states to recognize nursing home residents and staff for their contributions to the community during National Skilled Nursing Care Week. […]

AUM-led ‘Bingocize’ initiative will help Alabama nursing home residents exercise bodies and minds

2025-10-02T07:38:22-05:00April 27, 2021|Uncategorized|

By: Troy Johnson An Auburn University at Montgomery researcher will lead a multi-university effort aimed at helping Alabama nursing home residents exercise their bodies and minds. […]

Alabama’s Nursing Homes and Hospitals Urge Mask Usage, Issue Reminders on Visitation

2021-04-27T14:03:33-05:00March 31, 2021|Uncategorized|

For Immediate Release: March 31, 2021 While Alabama’s mask mandate is set to expire Friday, April 9, the Alabama Nursing Home Association and the Alabama Hospital Association are joining the Governor and others in calling on Alabamians to continue wearing masks to help the state sustain its progress in fighting COVID-19. […]

2021 National Skilled Nursing Care Week Guide & Catalog Now Available

2024-11-22T08:53:53-06:00March 19, 2021|Articles|

The American Health Care Association has released the 2021 National Skilled Nursing Care Week (NSNCW) Planning Guide and Product Catalog online. Be sure to browse through the guide for activity ideas and explore our selection of special products to help you celebrate May 9-15. This year's theme, “Together Through the Seasons,” will honor the collaborative [...]

Alabama Medicaid Agency: COVID-19 Emergency Expiration Date Extended to April 30, 2021

2021-03-19T10:12:51-05:00March 19, 2021|Articles|

All previously published expiration dates related to the COVID-19 emergency are once again extended by the Alabama Medicaid Agency (Medicaid). The new expiration date is the earlier of April 30, 2021, the conclusion of the COVID-19 national emergency, or any expiration date noticed by the Alabama Medicaid Agency through a subsequent ALERT. A listing of [...]

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