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March 27 | 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. |
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April 16 | 10:00am — 11:00am |
| Presented by the HAI/AR Occupational Health team with WA Department of Health Learning Objectives: Describe the purpose of having a Respirator Written Program What are the elements of the written program you must include Identify resources to assist you with staying compliant with the rules and regulations on respirator use
1.5 CE available to all AFH Council members who attend. |
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March 21 | 1:00pm — 2:00pm |
| Presented by Courtney Williams, MPA, Director of Government Affairs and Advocacy with the AFH Council What We’ll Cover: Weekly updates on bill progress, cut-off schedules, and upcoming testimonies In-depth discussions on key committees: Senate Ways and Means, House Appropriations, and Rules Understanding committee communication and the rules process Lobby Day talking points And more!
1.0 CE available to all AFH Council members who attend. |
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Every First and Third Wednesday of the Month at 12:00pmThe Washington State Department of Health (DOH) offers free, informal, 30-minute Lunch and Learn sessions held on the first and third Wednesday of the month, at 12 p.m. In each session, they give a brief presentation focused on a respiratory protection topic and then have time for Q&A. DOH’s website has a list of topics about the respiratory protection program. |
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| | Tips for a Successful Webinar |
| AFH Council hosted webinars: CE is for AFH Council members only Attendees need to remain online for the entire presentation to receive CE A certificate will be emailed to the email address used to register for the webinar Each registration is unique to the person registered You can only register one person per email address If you would like to receive CE, you cannot have multiple people watching on one computer You must be logged in and watching the webinar (click on the blue “join webinar” from your confirmation email). You will not show up on our attendee report if you are listening on your phone without watching the webinar.
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| MyMedSupplies — Community Room6149 Martin Way E, Lacey, WA 98516 |
| Supporting Transitions: Helping Individuals Adjust to Loss of Independence and Life in an AFH
Presented by Laurie Thompson, LMHC, Eldercare Counseling & Guidance Services Description: This presentation explores the emotional and psychological challenges individuals face when transitioning into an Adult Family Home. Participants will gain insight into the grief and loss associated with declining independence, how these emotions impact behavior, and strategies for supporting residents through this transition. Attendees will learn practical approaches to fostering a sense of belonging, purpose, and emotional well-being while addressing common challenges such as resistance, depression, and adjusting to a new care environment. 1.5 CEU available to all AFH Council members who attend. Lunch Sponsor: |
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|  | Federal Way Chapter MeetingMarch 20 | 12:30pm — 2:30pm |
| Calvary Covenant Church700 SW 320th St, Federal Way, WA 98023 |
| End of Life Conversations: Advocacy is Not a Compromise
Presented by John Grieco, LPN, Clinical Liaison, Continuum Care Hospice Topics: Know the difference between data driven and open ended questions; Understand the importance of good clear communication when discussing end of life wishes/instructions; Feel confident using end of life information to better advocate for the elder in our care.
1.0 CEU available to all AFH Council members who attend. Lunch Sponsor: |
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|  | Yakima Chapter MeetingMarch 26 | 12:00pm — 2:30pm |
| The Pub5110 Tieton Dr, Yakima, WA 98908 |
| Your Ideas, Our Focus: Shaping the Yakima Chapter
Presented by Jenna Hester, Yakima Chapter Coordinator Description: Join us for a collaborative session where your feedback will directly influence future meetings for providers in the Yakima area. We’ll discuss what topics matter most to you, which speakers you’d like to hear from, and how we can create more meaningful connections within the local community. Your input is crucial to ensuring that our chapter reflects the needs and interests of all providers. Together, we can shape the future of our Yakima Chapter! 1.5 CEU available to all AFH Council members who attend. |
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|  | Mountlake Terrace Chapter MeetingMarch 26 | 1:00pm — 3:30pm |
| Mountlake Terrace Library23300 58th Ave W, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 |
| End of Life Symptom Management
Presented by Cheryl Medawattage, MHA, BSN, RN – Executive Director, EvergreenHealth Hospice Care Description: Learn about helpful ways to treat common end of life symptoms from an end-of-life hospice expert. We will review common hospice comfort kit medications, how to identify potential end of life symptoms, appropriate times to use medications and some non-pharmacological interventions, and when it may be time to contact your Adult Family Home’s hospice provider for assistance. 1.0 CEU available to all AFH Council members who attend. Lunch Sponsor: |
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|  | Spokane Chapter MeetingMarch 27 | 11:30am — 2:30pm |
| Spokane Shadle Park Library2111 W. Wellesley Ave, Spokane, WA 99205 |
| Help With Achieving Regulatory Compliance – Overview of the Long-Term Care Quality Improvement Program
Presented by Kathleen Robl, LTC QIP Specialist & Emily Crook, LTC QIP Specialist; DSHS – Residential Care Services (RCS) AND Mastering Nurse Delegation Presented by Jessica Bastine, RN, Northwest Education and Delegation Services, LLC and Kelly O’Neal, RN, A Full Measure of Health, LLC 2.0 CEU available to all AFH Council members who attend. |
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|  | Vancouver Chapter MeetingMarch 28 | 1:30pm — 3:30pm |
| Firstenburg Community Center – Community Room C700 NE 136th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98684 |
| Mastering Medication Mgmt via Electronic Charting
Presented by Claud Covaci, CEO (Synkwise) & Amanda Burgoyne, RN VP of Nursing Compliance (Synkwise) Description: Attendees will learn best practices for ensuring accurate charting, minimizing medication errors, and leveraging Synkwise’s alerts and notifications for abnormal vitals. This training aims to empower users with practical skills and insights to optimize medication management processes, ultimately improving resident outcomes and reducing liability risks. 1.5 CEU available to all AFH Council members who attend. Lunch Sponsor: |
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|  | All Staff of AFH Council Member Homes Can Get Free CE! |
| Are you aware that all staff at AFH Council member homes can receive free CE by attending our webinars and chapter meetings? It’s easy for your team to take advantage of this opportunity: just have them use your home’s license number when registering for webinars and include it on the sign-in sheet at chapter meetings. This is a great opportunity to improve your team’s professional development and give them the tools they need to excel. Send them to our events page to get them started! |
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