Virtual Statewide Chapter Meeting
March 6  |  10:00am — 11:00am

The Adult Family Home Council holds a Statewide Chapter Meeting on the first Thursday of every month from 10am-11am. This is a great opportunity to meet our affiliate business partners and fellow providers from across the state while gaining relevant education. We’re looking for your feedback to ensure these meetings are a valuable resource for our members. Please take a moment to share your thoughts and shape the future of these meetings. We want to hear from you!

Agenda:

• Introductions

• Interim Executive Director update

• General updates

• Legislative updates

• Q&A Session

1.0 CE available to all AFH Council members who attend.

Respirator (N95) Written Program for AFHs
March 11  |  1:00pm — 2:00pm

Presented by the HAI/AR Occupational Health team with the 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.

AFH Employer’s Guide to Worker Rights
March 18  |  2:00pm — 3:30pm

Presented by L&I and Department of Labor

We Will Cover:

• Minimum Wage Act protections

• Tracking hours of work & recordkeeping requirements

• Workplace rights and employee protections

• Differences between Federal and State requirements

• And more!

1.5 CE available to all who attend the entire forum.

Get Registered for Lobby Day!

Tuesday, March 25

Our annual Lobby Day is just weeks away and we need YOU there! This free event takes place on March 25 from 8am to 5pm at the State Capitol. This is your opportunity to make your voice heard, discuss key issues, and network with fellow providers.

Don’t miss your chance to:

• Understand community issues

• Share your personal experiences

• Advance the AFH Council’s mission to improve the lives of vulnerable adults through the support of adult family homes

DOH Occupational Health Team Lunch and Learn
Every First and Third Wednesday of the Month at 12:00pm

The 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.

Kent Chapter Meeting

March 14  |  11:30am — 2:30pm

Kent Senior Center

600 E. Smith St, Kent, WA 98030

Presentation Topic To Be Determined
Presented by Amy Thomas, Education & Support Specialist with the AFH Council

Lunch Sponsor:

Lacey Chapter Meeting

March 19  |  11:30am — 1:30pm

MyMedSupplies — Community Room

6149 Martin Way E, Lacey, WA 98516

Presentation Topic To Be Determined
Presented by Eldercare Counseling & Guidance Services

Federal Way Chapter Meeting

March 19  |  11:30am — 1:30pm

Calvary Covenant Church

700 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:

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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