Safety Awareness and Accident
Prevention Program Planning
Feb 20  |  10:00am — 11:00am

Presented by Marc Matsui, PA-C, MBA, Operations Director PIM Savvy Inc

Learning Objectives:

• Learn the components of an Accident Prevention Program

• Understand Washington State requirements for accident prevention programs, safety meetings, & safety training

• Learn the steps to creating an accident prevention program

• Identify resources to help you implement & maintain your accident prevention programs, safety meetings, & safety training

1.0 CE will be available to all AFH Council Members who attend the entire webinar.

Understanding the CARE Tool
Feb 26  |  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

• Additional information captured in CARE

1.5 CE available to all who attend the entire forum.

RCS AFH Provider Forum
Feb 26  |  1:00pm — 2:30pm

Please join us for a conversation with your local RCS staff. We have scheduled these meetings with the intention of improving communication and giving you an opportunity to meet your Field Manager and get your questions answered.

Agenda:

• Provider Resource Reminders

• RCS Staff Updates

• Deficiency Trends with in-depth discussion

• Microlearning session

• Q&A Session

1.5 CE available to all who attend the entire forum.

It’s essential that providers get involved during this critical time when every voice counts in our push for equitable funding. Learn the powerful role you play in advocacy during this legislative webinar series!

What’s Your Story? It Matters!

Feb 21  |  1:00pm — 2:00pm

Presented by Courtney Williams, Advocacy Coordinator with the AFH Council

Agenda:

• Bill Progress

• Upcoming Testimonies

• Talking Points Recap

• Issues Deep Dive

• Q&A

1.0 CE will be available to all AFH Council Members who attend the entire webinar.

The Pulse on Fiscal Committees

Feb 28  |  1:00pm — 2:00pm

Presented by Courtney Williams, Advocacy Coordinator with the AFH Council

Agenda:

• Bill Progress

• Upcoming Testimonies

• Talking Points Recap

• Issues Deep Dive

• Q&A

1.0 CE will be available to all AFH Council Members who attend the entire webinar.

Get Registered for our 2025 Lobby Day!

Tuesday, March 25  |  8am — 5pm

Registration for our 2025 Lobby Day is now open! This free event is an opportunity to make your voice heard at the state capitol. Share your experiences with lawmakers, discuss key issues, and network with other providers! Register by February 25 to have a meeting scheduled with your legislator.

Attending this Lobby Day will allow you to:

• Understand community issues

• Share your experience

• Educate your lawmaker 

• Advance the AFH Council’s mission: To improve the lives and well-being 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.

Lacey Chapter Meeting

Feb 19 |  11:30am — 1:30pm

MyMedSupplies — Community Room

6149 Martin Way E, Lacey, WA 98516

AFH Exit Strategy and Beyond (Part 1)
Presented by Patrick Simon with Washington Adult Family Home Services and Bruce Nguyen with Evolve Bank

Learning Objectives:

• Understand factors unique to an AFH transaction when preparing to sell or purchase

• Emphasize the importance of understanding the financing process, whether selling or expanding

• Discuss accounting practices and business structures to maximize business value

• Learn how to position your business for the best exit strategy or next AFH acquisition

1.5 CEU available to all AFH Council members who attend.

Lunch Sponsor:

Federal Way Chapter Meeting

Feb 20  |  12:30pm — 2:30pm

Calvary Covenant Church

700 SW 320th St, Federal Way, WA 98023

My Mouth Is The Gateway To My Body
Presented by Paula Nguyen, Mobile Dental Hygienist and owner of Everlasting Smiles 4 U

Topics:

1. Why Mobile Dentistry?

2. What Happens During The Appointment?

3. What Is The Difference Between Periodontal Disease and Gingivitis?

4. What Is Decay?

5. And more!

1.0 CEU available to all AFH Council members who attend.

Lunch Sponsor:

Tri-Cities Chapter Meeting

Feb 21  |  1:00pm — 3:00pm

Richland Public Library

955 Northgate Dr, Richland, WA 99352

Empowering Providers: Effective AFH Marketing Strategies
Presented by Dwight Gibb, provider at Tender Mercie Adult Family Communities

Description:

This presentation will explore marketing strategies for adult family homes that have led to success in the Tri-Cities area. Discover how to streamline communication with case managers and discharge planners, and explore the power of community collaboration to strengthen your marketing efforts and boost the visibility of your home.

1.5 CEU available to all AFH Council members who attend.

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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