Long-Term Care Foundation Summer Conference

Theme: The Care Equation: Recruit + Train + Retain

Empowering adult family homes with practical tools to hire with intention, educate with purpose and lead with heart.

Topics:

• Building Your Professional Care Team with Intention: How We Can Help

• Onboarding vs Orientation: Establishing Your System

• Creating Your AFH Culture and Sustaining a Successful TEAM

• Q&A

4.0 CEU’s available to all who attend.

Understanding the CARE Tool
June 25  |  10:00am — 11:30am

Presented by Karen Cordero, Executive Director of the Long-Term Care Foundation

Participants will learn about:

• Medicaid programs and their funding source

• The purpose of the CARE tool

• How CARE affects daily rates

• Your role in the CARE assessment

• And more!

1.5 CE available to all AFH Council members who attend.

Respirator (N95) Program for AFHs
July 16  |  10:00am — 11:00am

Presented by the HAI/AR Occupational Health team with WA Department of Health

Learning Objectives:

1. Describe the purpose of having a Respirator Written Program

2. What are the elements of the written program you must include

3. Identify resources to assist you with staying compliant with the rules and regulations on respirator use

1.0 CE available to all AFH Council members who attend.

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With your AFH Council membership, get free access to our online learning system for you and your staff. Enjoy self-paced courses that work around your busy schedule with a mobile-friendly design for learning on any device. Get registered today at the link below:

Lacey Chapter Meeting

June 18  |  11:30am — 1:30pm

MyMedSupplies — Community Room

6149 Martin Way East, Lacey, WA 98516

From Caregiving to Game-Changing: AI Tools That Turn Empty Beds into Waiting Lists

Presented by Paula Nguyen, Mobile Dental Hygienist and owner of Everlasting Smiles 4 U

You will leave able to:

• Spot new revenue & occupancy gaps using an AI Website Assessment tailored to AFHs.

• Create or refresh a brand in minutes with an Auto-Logo Generator that respects elder-care aesthetics.

• Draft a month of promotions in under ten minutes with the AI Marketing Activity Planner.

• Schedule scroll-stopping posts with an AI Social Media Helper that speaks caregiver-friendly language.

• Translate daily headaches into feature requests that our team will build and credit back to you.

1.5 CE available to all AFH Council members who attend.

Lunch Sponsor:

Yakima Chapter Meeting

June 25  |  12:00pm — 2:30pm

The Pub

5110 Tieton Dr, Yakima, WA 98908

Connect and grow with your community! Meet us in Yakima for lunch and valuable networking opportunities!

We encourage you to:

• Connect with fellow AFH providers who understand the unique challenges and rewards of your work

• Collaborate with affiliate business partners offering resources and solutions tailored to your needs

• Celebrate successes and share ideas that inspire and uplift

• Learn from peers and industry experts to stay current and confident in your care!

Mountlake Terrace Chapter Meeting

June 25  |  1:00pm — 3:30pm

Mountlake Terrace Library

23300 58th Ave W, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043

AFH Exit Strategy and Beyond: Strategies for Selling or Expansion

Presented by Patrick Simon with Washington Adult Family Home Services and Bruce Nguyen with Evolve Bank

Description:

When preparing to sell or purchase, there are factors that are unique to an AFH transaction. Presenters will emphasis the importance of understanding the financing process and the similarities whether you are selling or expanding your business. A discussion will be held on accounting practices and business structures that will assist in commanding the most money for your business and how to position for the best exit strategy or next AFH acquisition.

1.5 CE available to all AFH Council members who attend.

Lunch Sponsor:

NEW LOCATION AND TIME

Tri-Cities Chapter Meeting

June 25  |  3:00pm — 5:00pm

Richland Community Center

500 Amon Park Dr, Richland, WA 99352

Presentation Topic to be Determined

All Staff of AFH Council Member Homes Can Get Free CE!

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