By the end of this session, participants will be able to understand and explain the significant savings that can be achieved with early return to work programs

Understand and overcome barriers to implementation of a program through the application of simple tools and techniques.

It’s probably safe to say that practically every supervisor or manager has a return to work horror story, and those charged with managing workers’ compensation often give up trying to implement a program that will save the organization money and maintain essential services to the community. However, most temporary disability can be avoided by removing situation-specific obstacles, according to a 2006 ACOEM study. Effective management of an early return to work program can be simplified with a dedicated coordinator, clear communication with the medical provider, and strict timelines on duration of modified duty. A brief policy statement and management’s clear support of the program will help it succeed. Use of the Official Disability Guidelines to understand potential durations of restrictions, simple one-page physical job descriptions for modified duty tasks, and grids to organize tasks from different departments into a full workday, will create a fair, consistent and easy to manage program.

Diana J. Rich, Workers’ Compensation Program Manager, California JPIA

Sharon Douglas, Chief Executive Officer, RWI

Patti Williams, Risk Manager, City of Huntington Beach

Learn how to design the perfect defense to a dangerous condition of public property case right when the claim is received all the way through trial.

This session will describe what to do when first presented with a government claim form. How to handle the claim prior to the filing of litigation and during litigation. Learn how to prepare a case for trial and/or summary judgment.

Nicole Davis Tinkham, Esq., Collins Collins Muir + Stewart LLP

Rebecca Yee, Risk Manager, Housing Authority for the County of Los Angeles

Moderated By:
Karen Caoile, Senior Risk & Insurance Analyst, Alameda County - Bay Area PARMA Chapter Vice-Chair

Identify the 6 strategic partnerships essential to your Ergonomics Process success.

Learn how  Participatory Ergonomics  drives change in the organization and engages end-users in the ergonomics process.

Recognize the benefits of an approved Ergonomics Purchase Process and how establishing an  ergonomics product loaner program  assures the best product fit for end-users.

Set up a chair fitting and replacement program using objective measurements to plan an effective budget for upgrading this essential workplace furnishing.

Work more effectively with insurance adjusters and physicians to implement successful changes in the workplace to reduce the risk of injury to employees.

Determine how the strategic partnerships and strategies can save thousands of dollars over time by reducing workers’ compensation costs and claims.

This session will provide the Risk Manager, Safety Officer, HR Manager and others responsible for ergonomics at their workplace with the strategic partnerships and essential strategies needed for a successful Ergonomics Process that results in reduced workers’ compensation claims and costs. This includes identifying how to work with employees and management in a participatory manner that helps to drive change in the organization; partner with purchasing, facilities and vendors to identify cost conscious and quality ergonomic products and furniture for best fit and function; and how to effectively set up and manage an ergonomics product loaner program and chair fitting program for injury prevention and management. Strategies regarding how to use ergonomic analysis to reduce medical costs will be shared along with a formula to demonstrate how a return on investment can be measured and achieved.

Alison Heller-Ono, MSPT, CDA, CIE, CPE, Ergonomics Manager, County of Monterey

Steve Mauck, County of Monterey - Central Coast/South Bay PARMA Chapter Chair

 

How to become an intuitive trainer, how to ‘read and pace’ your group, skills to handle difficult attendees,

How to build rapport and communicate wisely--verbally and non-verbally.

Session Description: Are your presentation skills old, tired and in need of a ‘jump start’? Is training a headache to you?...Does it show in your presentations? This session will energize you and teach you how to PUNCH UP your presentation and communication skills. You will learn how to become an intuitive trainer, how to ‘read and pace’ your group, skills to handle difficult attendees, and how to build rapport and communicate wisely--verbally and non-verbally. Let’s face it...we are not all born with a ‘silver tongue’ but it IS a talent that can be developed. Come learn how!!

Kathy Espinoza, MBA, MS, CPE, CIE, Sr. Loss Control Consultant/Ergonomist, Keenan & Associates

Find the resources needed to qualify and quantify the financial solvency of their insurance carrier/reinsurer (for their management)
Understand the issues as to why US banks have the worst financial status in our lifetimes yet insurance companies are not even accepting TARP funds.
Be able to prioritize the issue of solvency as it relates to the other critical options when choosing an insurance partner.

 

Bob Penny, Senior Vice President, SIRPRO/Global Intermediaries

John Chino, Area Vice President, Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services

Craig Bowlus, Aon Risk Services, Inc.

Dan Howell Alliant Insurance Services, Inc.

Trisha Brittain

 

Be able to see the importance of personnel rules and policy audits

Learn approaches to personnel rules and employer-employee relations issues from a policy and legal standpoint. .

An annual review of your personnel policies and procedures will ensure clear and current rules that give your agency the flexibility it needs to effectively manage personnel. This workshop presents optimum approaches to personnel rules and employer-employee relations issues from a policy and legal standpoint. Related negotiating obligations will also be discussed.

Mark Meyerhoff, Partner, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore

Jack Blyskal, Chief Claims Officer, CSAC-EIA