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Date Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Time 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
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Summertime can provide unique challenges for those working outdoors. In addition to tasks people perform at work, many people engage in home projects during the summer that can possess risk of injury. This webinar provides tips and ideas to help your business prepare to keep your staff safe both at work and at home during the summer season. We cover general summer safety tips and resources for a variety of topics, including heat stress and wildfire smoke, as well as common summertime potential risks, such as at-home ladder use. The session provides you with thoughts on how to approach the issues from an administrative perspective as well as links to resources that can be used to provide employees with relevant training.
Date Tuesday, May 11, 2021Time 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Location Webinar
Speaker(s)
Jim Nusser, Senior Safety Management Consultant, SAIF
Ben McCormack, Senior Safety Management Consultant, SAIF
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Date Thursday, May 13, 2021
Time 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
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Claim basics:
This is your opportunity to learn everything you need to know about filing a workers' compensation claim. More than just the "when" and "how," this class covers injured worker benefits, claim costs and how they can be influenced, reserving claims, and much more.
Value of MCOs:
As claim managers for your organization, one of your top goals is to support your injured workers in their recovery and return to work. Sometimes that recovery takes longer, or the worker is not progressing back to full duty status as quickly as one would expect. Since insurers are prohibited from directing medical treatment, you may have wondered what other processes or tools are available to make sure injured workers get timely, appropriate, and adequate care.
One of the most important, but possibly least understood, are managed care organizations (MCOs), who play a vital role behind the scenes with the care and recovery of your injured workers. In this one-hour session, we provide an overview of MCOs and services they provide, including precertification of treatment, assisting with access to care, pharmacy use, and medical treatment reviews to resolve issues such as prolonged disability or failure to improve. Specific case studies are shared to provide a better sense for how MCOs have been used to achieve better outcomes and savings.
Date Thursday, May 13, 2021Time 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Location webinar
Speaker(s)
Allison Morfitt, Medical Programs Project Supervisor, SAIF
Alicia Guzman, Nurse Consultant, SAIF
Jennifer Trevino, Claims Adjuster, SAIF
Amy Brase, Claims Medical Trainer, SAIF
Brian Worthington, Claims Director, SAIF
Joann Thompson, Return To Work Consultant, SAIF
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Date Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Time 10:30 a.m. to noon
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Premium audit overview
Audits are an integral part of the workers' compensation process. This class contains an overview of the audit process, tips, and best practices, with a focus on cities and counties. Also covered are the classification process, interchange of labor, and standard exceptions.
SAIF Business Online
We review navigating and accessing SAIF's Business Online resources, including steps for registering to see your policy and claim information.
Time 10:30 a.m. to noon
Location webinar
Speaker(s)
Anne Williams, Premium Audit Supervisor, SAIF
Jamie Powell, Premium Audit Analyst, SAIF
Darlene Morris, Regional Operations Director, SAIF
David Jordan, Regional Operations Director, SAIF
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Date Thursday, May 20, 2021
Time 10 to 11 a.m.
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This session teaches you how to identify and implement "leading indicator" actions that help cut down on injuries and claims. Leading indicators are preventive measures that can shed light on the effectiveness of safety and health activities. They also can reveal potential problems in a safety and health program. At this session, you learn:
• Why the use of leading indicators in your safety program is important and valuable
• How you might identify leading indicators within your organization that can make a difference in reducing frequency
• How to create a plan based on leading indicators using the OSHA guide
• How to track progress and success, and ways you might communicate progress to employees and leadership
Time 10 to 11 a.m.
Location Webinar
Speaker(s)
Sue Buckendorf, Senior Safety Management Consultant, SAIF
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Date Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Time 9 to 10 a.m.
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Presented by Jamie Powell, premium audit analyst, this course offers a closer look at the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) rules that govern more complicated classification matters. The focus is on NCCI manual rule 1.D, which addresses the assignment of more than one basic classification and specific rules related to the classification of businesses engaged in construction, farming, and mercantile operations, among others.
Time 9 to 10 a.m.
Location webinar
Speaker(s)
Jamie Powell, premium audit analyst, SAIF
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Date Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Time 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
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The potential for a serious injury and fatality (SIF) exists in many work environments, but simply managing routine safety programs does not necessarily address SIFs. Come learn practical steps for identifying SIF potential, best practices for prevention, and resources to engage employees to help prevent a serious injury or fatality from occurring at your business.
Date Tuesday, June 15, 2021Time 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Location Webinar
Speaker(s)
Christina Dykes, Senior Safety Management Consultant, SAIF
Scott Brown, Senior Safety Management Consultant, SAIF
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Date Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Time 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
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Presented by Jamie Powell, premium audit analyst, this course explores the rules behind division of payroll in Oregon. Topics include the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) manual rule 2G-Interchange of Labor and Oregon Administrative Rule ((OAR) 836-042-0060) Conditions for Division of Payroll.
Time 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Location Webinar
Speaker(s)
Jamie Powell, premium audit analyst, SAIF
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Date Thursday, June 24, 2021
Time 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
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After a workplace incident, it's crucial that you take action, because getting to the root of the problem is a key step in prevention. During this resource-driven webinar, we work through an effective incident analysis to find the causes. Who should attend? You, your supervisors, and any employee who has an interest in the safety of their work environment (that means anyone and everyone!).
Date Thursday, June 24, 2021Time 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Location webinar
Speaker(s)
Jill Cote, Safety Management Consultant, SAIF
Dawn Jacobs, Senior Safety Management Consultant, SAIF
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Date Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Time 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
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How to engage employees in safety and health by using learning teams and other strategies for getting employees involved; includes principles of human organizational performance.
Date Tuesday, July 13, 2021Time 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Location
Speaker(s)
Sarah Cipriano, Senior Safety Management Consultant, SAIF
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You be the judge: A review of recent workers' comp caselaw.
Date Thursday, July 22, 2021Time 10 to 11 a.m.
Location
Speaker(s)
Carrie Wipplinger, Attorney, SAIF
Darren Lee, Attorney, SAIF
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