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| | | | Mental Health Disorders: Foundations of Signs, Symptoms, and Interventions
January 28th, 2026 | 9:00AM-10:30AM |
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| The training course provides foundational knowledge regarding mental health diagnoses and their impact on providing long-term care. Participants will be introduced to behavioral approaches and interventions for specific mental health diagnoses, in addition to being trained in terminology and language to reduce mental health stigmatization. Other objectives include a review of mental health conditions and best practices for supporting individuals in treatment. 1.5 CEU available to all who attend. |
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| | | AFH Provider Quarterly Connection With HCS & DDCS
January 29th, 2026 | 1:30 PM-3:00 PM |
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| Home and Community Services (HCS) and Development Disabilities Community Services (DDCS) are welcoming Medicaid contracted Adult Family Home providers to connect with HCS and DDCS headquarters and regional leadership through virtual quarterly meetings. HCS and DDCS plan for these quarterly 90-minute connection sessions as an opportunity for AFH providers and HCS & DDCS leadership to discuss important topics of provider interest, provide updates and education, and most importantly to come together to strengthen communication and understanding in our shared mission of quality long-term care services for our most vulnerable clients and residents. This quarter’s topics will include how providers can claim for mileage payment, a check-in on the new residency agreement and discharge/transform form requirements effective 1/1/26, and upcoming training opportunities. 1.5 CEU available to all who attend. |
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| | | Beyond Surviving: Reclaiming Identity through Mental Health Recovery
February 4th, 2026 | 10:00AM-11:00AM |
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| The training course provides an overview and introduction to behavior modification for individuals living with severe mental illness. The training will introduce participants to methods of observing human behavior, suggestions for modifying problematic behaviors, and best practices for documenting behaviors. Participants will learn how to assess behavior, identify person-centered interventions, and new techniques for documentation and tracking. 1.0 CEU available to all who attend. |
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| | | Respirator (N95) Written Program for Adult Family Homes
February 4th, 2026 | 2:00 PM-3:00 PM |
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| This practical webinar will walk Adult Family Home providers through what is required to have a compliant Respirator (N95) Written Program in place. We will explain why a written respirator program is required, what purpose it serves in protecting both staff and residents, and when it applies to AFHs. Participants will review the key elements that must be included in the written program and gain a clear understanding of how to implement and maintain it. The session will also highlight reliable resources and tools to help providers stay compliant with respirator rules and regulations, so you can feel confident meeting requirements without unnecessary complexity. 1.0 CEU available to all who attend. |
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| | | | | | Spokane Chapter Meeting
January 28th | 11:30AM-1:00PMSpokane Shadle Park Library 2111 W Wellesley Ave, Spokane, WA 99205 Topic: Residency Agreements & Discharge Notice Requirements for 2026 Presented by Maleia Press, AFHC Regulatory Support Director 1.0 CEU available to all AFH Council members who attend.
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| | | | Yakima Chapter Meeting
January 28th | 1:00PM-2:30PMThe Pub 5110 Tieton Dr, Yakima, WA 98908 Topic: Advocacy, Compliance, and Planning for 2026: Key Updates for Adult Family Homes Presented by Jenna Hester, AFHC Yakima Chapter Coordinator 1.0 CEU available to all AFH Council members who attend.
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| | | | Snohomish Chapter Meeting
February 3rd | 11:00AM-1:00PMMarysville Library 6120 Grove St, Marysville, WA 98270, USA Topic: Writing Excellent Incident Reports With AI-Supported Clarity and Completeness Presented by Mary Tuifua, RN, and Blake Crockett, AI Ambassador for Long Term Care Industry / Entrepreneur, Co-Owner of LT-Linx 1.0 CEU available to all AFH Council members who attend.
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| | | | Interested in Presenting or Sponsoring? |
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| The Adult Family Home Council is planning upcoming chapter meetings, webinars, and conferences. We invite affiliate business partners and experienced AFH providers to take part as education presenters or chapter meeting lunch sponsors. We welcome provider-focused presentation topics that offer practical guidance for AFH owners. Experienced providers are encouraged to share successful practices from real AFH settings and may present independently or in collaboration with Council staff. Interested in presenting or sponsoring? Complete our brief interest form to share your topic ideas and availability. |
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