Sample Press Release (Use Facility Stationery) Contact: Name/Phone

Sample Press Release
(Use facility stationery)


Contact: Name/Phone

For Immediate Release
(Date)

(Name of Facility):

(City, State)–In observance of Nursing Home Week, May 12 to 18, 2013 [facility name] will (host/sponsor) an event, or several events, meant to encourage residents, families and other close relatives to “get personal” with their caregivers. Sharing personal details allows the facility care team to offer a personalized environment, or person-centered care, that is targeted to an individual’s likes, preferences and needs. Thus, this year’s theme is “Team Care: Everyone Pitches In!”

“After admission residents are invited to attend a care planning meeting with the facility’s professionals and caregivers who will develop an individualized Care Plan. A detailed care plan is usually a precursor to a satisfied resident who feels respected by the facility’s staff. Family participation is often very important too as they often bring different insights to the table. All the information helps the staff offer appropriate social interactions and activities that the resident will appeal to the resident.”

The facility will hold several events to highlight Team Care week, including

(Name of event) (Date) (Time) (Sentence describing event)

(Name of event) (Date) (Time) (Sentence describing event)

(Name of event) (Date) (Time) (Sentence describing event)

National Nursing Home Week is an annual observance sponsored nationally by the American Health Care Association, based in Washington, D.C. and (name of State Association). (Name of facility) is a (number)-bed nursing facility located in (City), (State). For more information on National Nursing Home Week, visit www.nnhw.org.

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