5319 San Francisco Ave SW, Lakewood, WA 98499, USA
Connect and grow with your community! Meet us in Lakewood for free lunch, valuable networking opportunities with local providers and affiliates, and earn CE credits while gaining insights to boost efficiency in your AFH!
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Presentation Topic:
Building Safe Spaces: Effective Strategies for Infection Prevention, Vaccination, and Emergency Readiness in Adult Family Homes
Presented By: Jennifer Schafer, Public Health Nurse, Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department (TPCHD)
&Elle Cooper, Public Health Nurse, TPCHD
Description:
Participants will learn how to safeguard the health of clients and staff through vaccination and effective infection control.
They will learn strategies to prevent outbreaks, identify various types of infectious diseases, and understand the process of reporting outbreaks to the local health department.
Participants will also explore strategies and resources for responding to emergencies to improve their protocols and develop emergency response plans for incidents such as extreme heat and power outages.
1.0 CEU available to all AFH Council members who attend.