WSIA FALL CONFERENCE 2010
“Injury Predictors -
Spanning the Globe of Washington Industry”
Embassy Suites Hotel - Lynnwood
20610 44th Avenue West
Lynnwood, Washington 98036
Friday, September 17, 2010
Approved for 5.50 CRCC and CDMS clock hours
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| Facilitators: |
Patrick Koenig, City of Redmond
Linda LaMonte, People's Injury Network Northwest (PINN) |
| 8:00 - 8:30am |
Registration & Breakfast Buffet |
| 8:30 - 9:00am |
Welcome & Updates
Katrina Zitnik, WSIA President
Costco Wholesale Corp.
Dave Kaplan, Executive Director
Washington Self-Insurers Association |
| 9:00 - 9:30am |
Legal Updates
Chris Bishop
Wallace Klor & Mann, PC |
| 9:30 - 10:00am |
Medical Updates
Dr. Dianna Chamblin
Everett Clinic |
| 10:00 - 10:15am |
Break |
| 10:15am - 11:15pm |
All You Ever Wanted to Know About the Office of the Ombudsman ... But Were Afraid to Ask
Denise McKay
WA Workers' Comp Self-Insurance Ombudsman |
| 11:15am - 12:15pm |
Injury Trends: A National Perspective
- How Does Washington Stack Up?
Jim Vita & Steve Hedley
Midwest Employers Casualty Company |
| 12:15 - 1:15pm |
Lunch
Graciously Sponsored by McDonald & Associates |
| 1:15 - 2:15pm |
What Predicts an Injury? An Employer's Perspective I
Fran Brown
Puget Sound Workers' Compensation Trust
Kathy Keefe
Swedish Health Services
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| 2:15 - 2:30pm |
Break |
| 2:30 - 3:30pm |
What Predicts an Injury? An Employer's Perspective II
Chip Mullane
Lydig Construction
Michael Rogel
Anderson Hay & Grain
Julie Winkler
Haggen Corporation |
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Why Attend the WSIA Fall Conference?
Occupational diseases tend to dominate most workers' compensation discussions, but what about injuries? What are the trends in injuries and injury prevention? How does Washington stack up to the national trends? How do a variety of employers from a variety of industries look at those elements that predict injuries, and what steps do they take to avoid them? Come get the answers to these important questions, and learn what you need to look at within your own organization (or on behalf of your clients) to spot potential injuries before they occur.
Continuing Education Credit Hours
Continuing education credits have been applied for safety professionals. WSIA will award 5.5, with .5 being statutory, CEC clock hours toward the Washington Workers' Compensation Profession (WWCP) requirements. Department of Labor & Industries Continuing Education Credits have been applied for, and the amount will be posted when we are notified. Approved for 5.50 CRCC and CDMS clock hours
Accommodations
Please reserve your room at the Embassy Suites Hotel - Lynnwood right away. Space is limited! WSIA has secured a special rate of $154.00 per night (King bed) single or double occupancy, $174 per night (double beds) single or double occupancy. Availability is good through September 1, 2010. Please be sure to mention you are with WSIA (or Washington Self-Insurers) to secure the room rate.
Embassy Suites Hotel - Lynnwood
20610 44th Avenue West
Lynnwood, Washington 98036
(800) 628-0611
Cancellation
A cancellation fee of $75 will be charged for written, emailed or faxed cancellations received by September 10, 2010. This is to offset the cost of room rental, reserved meals, and conference material production.
No credit will be given for cancellations made after
September 10, 2010.
A confirmation will be sent for each paid registration received through
September 10, 2010. |
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