5th Annual AFC Summit Webinar Series

Join us for one or all eight workshops free of charge!

The heart of this year’s series is sharing what we have learned, what is to come and how we will keep moving forward together in 2021!

Monday May 17th
10-11:30am
Understanding Compassion Fatigue and How to Create Compassion Satisfaction
Presented by: Kelly Clark, Clinician/LICSW – Nonotuck Resource Associates
This activity has been submitted to American Nurses Association Massachusetts for approval to award contact hours. American Nurses Association Massachusetts is accredited as an approver of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. For more information regarding contact hours, please call Jason Nali at 774-205-4465.

1-2:30pm
Managed Care: Where are we Now?
Presented by: Jeff Keilson, Vice President of Strategic Planning – Advocates
This activity has been submitted to American Nurses Association Massachusetts for approval to award contact hours. American Nurses Association Massachusetts is accredited as an approver of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. For more information regarding contact hours, please call Jason Nali at 774-205-4465.

Tuesday May 18th

10-11:30am
Caring for Caregivers: Checking In and Creating Community
Presented by: Jannelle Robinson, Wellness Coordinator – Nonotuck Resource Associates
This activity has been submitted to American Nurses Association Massachusetts for approval to award contact hours. American Nurses Association Massachusetts is accredited as an approver of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. For more information regarding contact hours, please call Jason Nali at 774-205-4465.

1-2:30pm
Updates from CARF International
Presented by: Peter Hathaway, Managing Director of Employment and Community Services for CARF International
This activity has been submitted to American Nurses Association Massachusetts for approval to award contact hours. American Nurses Association Massachusetts is accredited as an approver of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. For more information regarding contact hours, please call Jason Nali at 774-205-4465.

Wednesday May 19th

10-11:30am
Moving Forward: AN AFC Status Update with MassHealth
Presented by: Allison Ananis, Adult Foster Care/Group Adult Foster Care Program Manager, OLTSS
Sherri Hannigan, Deputy Director of Home and Community Based Programs, OLTSS
Linda Chhor, AFC/Group Adult Foster Care Program Specialist, OLTSS
1-2:30pm
VRNS – Home Healthcare and Educational Services to Promote Optimal Functioning for AFC Individuals and Caregivers
Presented by: Gregory M. Stelmach, President & Clinical Director of VRNS

Thursday May 20th

10-11:30am
Skills Capital: How Investing Time and Hard Work Now Will Lead to Dignity and Fulfilled Lives When We’re Gone
Presented by: Cheryl Ryan Chan; Parent, Advocate, Person Centered Planner
This activity has been submitted to American Nurses Association Massachusetts for approval to award contact hours. American Nurses Association Massachusetts is accredited as an approver of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. For more information regarding contact hours, please call Jason Nali at 774-205-4465.

1-2:30pm
Strangers in the House: The Dilemma of Living With In Home Services
Presented by: Jo Massarelli, Director – SVR Implementation Project
This activity has been submitted to American Nurses Association Massachusetts for approval to award contact hours. American Nurses Association Massachusetts is accredited as an approver of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. For more information regarding contact hours, please call Jason Nali at 774-205-4465.