RCS AFH Provider Forum
Nov 21 |  1:00pm — 2:30pm

Presented by RCS and the AFH Council

Agenda:

• Provider Resource Reminders

• RCS Staff Updates

• Deficiency Trends with in-depth discussion

• Microlearning session

• Q&A Session

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

AFH Employer’s Guide to Worker Rights
Nov 26  |  2:00pm — 3:30pm

Presented by L&I and Department of Labor

Learning Objectives:

• Minimum Wage Act protections

• Tracking hours of work & recordkeeping requirements

• Overtime pay and paid sick leave

• Meal and rest break requirements

• Differences between Federal and State requirements

• And more!

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

Waived Medical Test Sites: Applications and Licensure
Dec 4  |  10:00am — 11:00am

Presented by Jessica Holloway, Facilities Program Manager for Medical Test Sites & Blood Establishments, DOH

Description:

This webinar will provide an overview of waived medical test sites in Washington. Attendees will learn about the waived license, the application process and licensure requirements.

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

Understanding the CARE Tool
Dec 10  |  1:00pm — 2:30pm

Presented by Karen Cordero, the AFH Council’s Director of Education & Support

Learning Objectives:

• Medicaid programs and their

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

Respirator (N95) Written Program for AFHs
Dec 12  |  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 will be available to all AFH Council Members who attend the entire webinar.

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.

Last Chapter Meetings of the Year!

Lacey Chapter Meeting

November 20  |  11:30am — 1:30pm

MyMedSupplies — Community Room

6149 Martin Way E, Lacey, WA 98516

Caregivers are a Part of the Marketing Strategy and Resiliency of the AFH

Presented by Mary Tuifua RN, Elder Village Partners Consultant 

Learning Objectives:

• Community Outreach-by marketing, sales, and customer service.

• Discovering the needs and wants of your customer rather than assessing the need for service.

• Customer Service & Meeting the needs of our customers as a caregiver.

1.5 CE available to all AFH Council members who attend.

Federal Way Chapter Meeting

November 21  |  12:30pm — 2:30pm

Calvary Covenant Church

700 SW 320th St, Federal Way, WA 98023

Dementia: Joining the Journey

Presented by John Grieco, LPN, Clinical Liaison with Continuum Hospice

Attendees will discuss and learn proper communication skills, safe and effective behavior management, and meaningful activities relative to functional levels.

1.5 CEU available to all AFH Council members who attend.

Tri-Cities Chapter Meeting

NEW TIME

November 22  |  12:00pm — 3:00pm

Richland Public Library

955 Northgate Dr, Richland, WA 99352

Your AFH Nurse Delegator: Making the most of your professional relationship!

Presented by Barbara Snell, RN BSN, Director of Clinical Services with NorthWest Nursing Consultants

Understanding when and how to access a Registered Nurse for your AFH client care; whether that be in Nursing Assessment, Care plans, Delegation, Skilled Nursing.  How to work together with your RN for effective and seamless care for your AFH compliance and best resident outcome.

1.5 CEU available to all AFH Council members who attend.

Yakima Chapter Meeting

November 27  |  12:00pm — 2:30pm

The Pub

5110 Tieton Dr, Yakima, WA 98908

Your AFH Nurse Delegator: Making the most of your professional relationship!

Presented by Barbara Snell, RN BSN, Director of Clinical Services with NorthWest Nursing Consultants

Understanding when and how to access a Registered Nurse for your AFH client care; whether that be in Nursing Assessment, Care plans, Delegation, Skilled Nursing.  How to work together with your RN for effective and seamless care for your AFH compliance and best resident outcome.

1.5 CEU available to all AFH Council members who attend.

Mountlake Terrace Chapter Meeting

November 27  |  1:00pm — 3:30pm

Mountlake Terrace Library

23300 58th Ave W, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043

Dementia: Joining the Journey

Presented by John Grieco, LPN, Clinical Liaison with Continuum Hospice

Attendees will discuss and learn proper communication skills, safe and effective behavior management, and meaningful activities relative to functional levels.

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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