Respirator (N95) Written Program for Adult Family Homes
Oct 16  |  2:00pm — 3:00pm

Presented by 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

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

Understanding the CARE Tool
Oct 17  |  1:00pm — 2:30pm

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

Learning Objectives:

• 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

• And more!

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

Attracting and Retaining Employees: Employment Strategies for Successful AFHs
Oct 18  |  10:00am — 11:30am

Presented by Tony Brooks, Owner of Brooks Blessings Adult Family Homes &FirstLight Home Care of South Sound

Learning Objectives:

Give tools and tips to attendees for successfully recruiting quality caregivers, increasing longevity in existing caregivers, and decreasing cost of recruiting and caregiver turnover. These strategies include, advertising, interviewing, onboarding, training, credentialing, paying and engaging employees for success.

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

Requirements for Medicaid and Private Pay Residents
Oct 22  |  2:00pm — 4:00pm

Presented by Amy Thomas, Education and Support Specialist and Brenna Botsford, Education and Support Coordinator with the AFH Council

We Will Review:

• Different criteria, processes, and implications

• Eligibility

• Required Documentation

• Payment Structure

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

Washington State’s Crisis System
Oct 24  |  2:00pm — 3:30pm

Presented by Lisa Westlund, LMHC, CMHS, SUDP, Involuntary Treatment Act Administrator and Assistant Outpatient Treatment Administrator and Morgan Quigley, Adult Mobile Crisis Team Administrator with HCA

Purpose:

• To provide information about changes to the Washington Behavioral Health Crisis System.

• To assist in getting help for clients who are not doing well before it is critical.

• What to expect and how to navigate the system.

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

HCS and AFH Provider Quarterly Connection
Oct 29  |  1:00pm — 2:30pm

Presented by HCS and the AFH Council

During These Sessions, We will:

• Create opportunities for AFH providers and HCS leadership to communicate

• Discuss important topics of provider interest

• Provide updates and education

• Come together to strengthen communication and understanding in our shared mission of quality long-term care

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

Candidate Forums at Regional Chapter Meetings

September 6 — October 25

Facilitated by Amina Abdalla, Advocacy Coordinator and John Ficker, Executive Director with the AFH Council

Have lunch with your 2024 election candidates during the Adult Family Home Council’s candidate forums! We will host a series of these forums through our regional chapter meetings from September 6 through October 25. These meetings will offer opportunities to voice your concerns, build rapport and learn more about the candidates’ plans if they are to be elected.

AFH providers will be able to:

1. Identify key issues and candidate positions relevant to adult family homes.

2. Engage directly with candidates to understand their plans and proposals.

3. Evaluate the potential impact of candidates’ policies on the adult family home community.

4. Advocate effectively for policies that support the needs of adult family homes.

1.5 CE 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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