Alabama’s Hospitals and Nursing Homes Still Under Federal Mask Requirements
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 [...]
Governor Ivey Proclaims National Skilled Nursing Care Week 2021 in Alabama
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
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
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 [...]
National Skilled Nursing Care Week 2021 Theme Announced
National Skilled Nursing Care Week, formerly known as National Nursing Home Week, is one of the most important events of the year for nursing homes. […]
Alabama Nursing Home Association responds to new federal visitation guidance
For Immediate Release: March 10, 2021 The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released updated visitation guidance for nursing homes Wednesday, March 10, 2021. […]
Alabama nursing homes report declining COVID-19 cases, federal visitation restrictions continue
For Immediate Release: March 4, 2021 Alabama nursing homes are experiencing a dramatic improvement in their fight against COVID-19. New cases of COVID-19 in Alabama nursing homes have declined 93% [...]
ANHA and HealthCare Interactive partner to improve dementia care
Alabama nursing home employees now have access to award-winning training that will help them more appropriately care for people diagnosed with dementia. […]
Preparing to visit a nursing home
Thanks to changes in federal guidance and Alabama’s amended state health order, nursing homes are allowed to resume limited indoor visitation and continue outdoor visitation. […]
ANHA announces plan for indoor visits
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 […]
ANHA statement on reopening nursing home visitation
For Immediate Release: August 26, 2020 Alabama Nursing Home Association President & CEO Brandon Farmer today issued the following statement to update Alabamians on nursing home visitation. […]
ANHA statement on CMS releasing facility specific COVID-19 data
Alabama Nursing Home Association statement on CMS releasing facility specific COVID-19 data For Immediate Release: June 4, 2020 Alabama Nursing Home Association President & CEO Brandon Farmer today issued the [...]