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Virtual Statewide Chapter Meeting

May 1  |  10:00am — 11:00am

The Adult Family Home Council holds a Virtual 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. This month, critical decisions are being made in Olympia that will directly impact the future of AFHs—and the residents you care for every day. Learn how you can help us take action to protect AFH funding!

Agenda:

• Introductions

• Interim Executive Director update

• General updates

• Legislative updates

• Take action to protect AFH funding!

• Q&A Session

Strengthening Workforce Retention

April 30  |  6:00pm — 7:00pm

Presented by Shereice Brown, Director of Workforce Development at 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

• And more!

1.0 CE available to all who attend the entire webinar.

Understanding the CARE Tool
May 1  |  2:00pm — 3:30pm

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

• And more!

1.5 CE available to all AFH Council members who attend.

Effective Recruitment Strategies for AFHs
May 12  |  1:00pm — 2:00pm

Presented by Cassheina Murray, Recruitment and Language Access Specialist at The Long-Term Care Foundation

Gain valuable insights on:

• Why recruitment matters

• Common barriers

• Utilizing online platforms

• Screening and interviewing

• FAQs and best practices

1.0 CE available to all who attend the entire webinar.

Respirator (N95) Written Program for AFHs
May 15  |  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 available to all AFH Council members who attend.

AFH Employer’s Guide to Worker Rights
May 20  |  10:30am — 12:00pm

Presented by L&I and Department of Labor

We Will Cover:

• Minimum Wage Act protections

• Recordkeeping requirements

• Overtime pay and paid sick leave

• Employee protections

• Minimum Wage Act exemptions

• Meal and rest break requirements

• Workplace rights complaint process

• And more!

1.5 CE available to all AFH Council members who attend.

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With your AFH Council membership, get free access to our online learning system for you and your staff. Enjoy self-paced courses that work around your busy schedule with a mobile-friendly design for learning on any device. Get registered today at the link below:

NEW TIME AND LOCATION

Tri-Cities Chapter Meeting

April 30  |  3:00pm — 5:00pm

Richland Community Center

500 Amon Park Dr, Richland, WA 99352

Who is Your Ombudsman?

Presented by Nisrine Davis, Regional Ombuds Director from the Blue Mountain Action Council

Topics:

• Learn the role of your local Ombudsman

• Understand when to call

• Clarify myths and truths about their responsibilities

Kent Chapter Meeting

May 9  |  11:30am — 2:30pm

Kent Senior Center

600 E Smith St, Kent, WA 98030

AFH Exit Strategy and Beyond

Presented by Patrick Simon with Washington Adult Family Home Services and Bruce Nguyen with Evolve Bank

Description:

When preparing to sell or purchase, there are factors that are unique to an AFH transaction. Presenters will emphasis the importance of understanding the financing process and the similarities whether you are selling or expanding your business. A discussion will be held on accounting practices and business structures that will assist in commanding the most money for your business and how to position for the best exit strategy or next AFH acquisition.

Lunch Sponsor:

Federal Way Chapter Meeting

May 15  |  12:30pm — 2:30pm

Calvary Covenant Church

700 SW 320th St, Federal Way, WA 98023

AFH Exit Strategy and Beyond

Presented by Patrick Simon with Washington Adult Family Home Services and Bruce Nguyen with Evolve Bank

Description:

When preparing to sell or purchase, there are factors that are unique to an AFH transaction. Presenters will emphasis the importance of understanding the financing process and the similarities whether you are selling or expanding your business. A discussion will be held on accounting practices and business structures that will assist in commanding the most money for your business and how to position for the best exit strategy or next AFH acquisition.

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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