Virtual Workers' Compensation Compliance Summit
Don't miss this chance to glean expert tips for fulfilling your regulatory obligations, preventing workplace injuries, and managing your claims costs.
Agenda
On-the-job injuries too often drain productivity and school budgets. The Fund invites members to spend a few hours with our experts gleaning tips for managing claims and their associated costs during our Virtual Workers' Compensation Compliance summit.
Meet the Team
8:30 a.m.
Our claims officer will introduce you to our workers' compensation team and set the stage for our time together.
Presenter: Hiawatha Franks, Risk Management Claims Officer, TASB Risk Management Services
Workers’ Compensation 101
8:45 a.m.
Whether you’re new to workers’ compensation or you need a refresher, we designed this session for you. We will cover claim-reporting forms and deadlines, common compliance mistakes, and tools for front-line supervisors. You will leave with the tools you need to navigate your claims confidently and compliantly.
Presenters: Adriana Talbot, Workers’ Compensation Program Consultant; Jennifer Ruedas, Workers’ Compensation Claims Manager, TASB Risk Management Services
Anatomy of a Claim
10 a.m.
Managing claims efficiently and cost-effectively requires an all-hands approach. In this session, we will guide you through a common claim scenario and explain:
- Why you should report claims timely
- How our adjusters investigate claims for compensability
- Roles and responsibilities of employers, injured employees, medical providers, and adjusters throughout the claim lifecycle
- Which state-required claim forms apply when an injured employee misses time
Presenters: Adriana Talbot, Workers’ Compensation Program Consultant; Addie Sassman, Workers’ Compensation Claims Manager; Krysta Roberts, Workers’ Compensation Claims Manager, TASB Risk Management Services
The Why and How of Claims Advocacy
11 a.m.
Claims advocacy is an insurance industry term for a simple, yet powerful principle: Employers can do their part to control the impact of workplace injuries on employees and the organization. Our experts will clear up common misconceptions about how to respond to accidents, break down best practices for investing in a return-to-work program, and share tips for navigating workers’ compensation benefits and other types of employee leave. You will also hear about a new Fund initiative designed to reduce the risk of potentially fatal post-surgery blot clots to injured employees.
Presenters: Robert Mikesh, Workers’ Compensation Department Director; Brian Buck, Workers’ Compensation Medical Director, TASB Risk Management Services
April Mabry, Assistant Director, TASB HR Services
Getting the Most from Claims Reports
11:45 a.m.
Every claim has a story that answers key questions: Collectively, those stories can uncover improvement opportunities. This session will empower you to access your Fund claims history reports, uncover trends, and take informed action to reduce the risk of future incidents.
Presenters: Sharon Dieckert, Manager, Business Intelligence and Reporting; Charles Huter, Risk Solutions Consultant, TASB Risk Management Services
Questions?
Call us at 800-482-7276 or fund.training@tasb.org.