Safety Awareness and Accident
Prevention Program Planning

Feb 13  |  1:00pm — 2:00pm
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.

Respirator (N95) Written Program for AFHs

Feb 13  |  11:00am — 12:00pm

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

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!

Communicating with Committees

Feb 14  |  1:00pm — 2:00pm

Presented by Courtney Williams, Advocacy Coordinator with the AFH Council

Agenda:

• Bill Progress

• Cut off Schedule Review

• Upcoming Testimonies

• Legislative Talking Points

• Q&A

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

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!

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.

Kent Chapter Meeting

Feb 14  |  11:30am — 2:30pm

Kent Senior Center

600 E. Smith St, Kent, WA 98030

End of Life Conversations: Advocacy is Not a Compromise
Presented by John Grieco, LPN, Clinical Education Liaison with Continuum Care Hospice

Attendees will:

1. Know the difference between data driven and open ended questions

2. Understand the importance of good clear communication when discussing end of life wishes/instructions

3. Feel confident using end of life information to better advocate for the elder in our care.

   1.0 CE available to all AFH Council members who attend.

Lunch Sponsor:

Lakewood Chapter Meeting

Feb 18  |  2:00pm — 5:00pm

Apostalic Faith Church

5319 San Francisco Ave SW,  Lakewood, WA 98499

Presentation TBD
Presented by Manny Eco, CEO of Global Capital LLC

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:

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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