13th Annual National Workers' Compensation and Disability Conference® & Expo

Risk & Insurance,  Sept 1, 2004  

Tags: California, compensation, conference, disability, Dr.

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2 Return to Work: From Soup to Nuts

Richard Pimentel, Senior Partner, Milt Wright & Associates, Granada Hills, Calif.

1:30 p.m.-5 p.m.

Modern, effective return-to-work (RTW) programs produce a win-win outcome for employers and injured workers. But many organizations' RTW efforts have become stagnant and ineffective. This symposium by renowned expert Richard Pimentel will teach you cutting-edge RTW strategics that have helped employers nationwide in both the private and public sectors. Plus find out how to address injured employees' concerns and fears--to make them allies in your RTW efforts. What's more, you'll hear how the "work as therapy" theory has changed the face of transitional employment.

This session is aimed at anyone interested in an RTW program that has a direct impact on increasing production, profit and employee retention, and reducing absenteeism, medical expenses, and litigation time and costs.

Wednesday, Nov. 17

Evening Event

A Night at the House of Blues

Wednesday Nov. 17, 7-10 p.m.

Located on the river and in the incomparable Marina City Complex, the Chicago location of the House of Blues is an extravagant multi-faceted entertainment mecca. You'll enjoy live music, complimentary drinks, a full buffet dinner, and round-trip transportation from your hotel. This party will definitely be one you won't forget, so don't miss an evening filled with food, music and fun, compliments of StrataCare.

All full conference and expo only registrants are invited. Please be sure to bring your badge for admittance.

Wednesday, Nov. 17

Concurrent Seminars

SEMINARS 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

CM1: Doctors Are from Mars, Claims Reps Are from Venus, Employers Are from Jupiter, and the Injured Worker Is in the Waiting Room

Jennifer Christian, MD, MPH, President and Chief Medical Officer, Webility Corp., Wayland, Mass.

Richard Pimentel. Senior Partner, Milt Wright & Associates, Granada Hills, Calif.

There's no doubt that the players in the workers' comp field occasionally have different goals. And to further complicate things, everyone seems to be speaking a different language. In this insightful and humorous presentation, Dr. Christian and Mr. Pimentel decipher and show you the meaning of some of the most frustrating phrases in workers' comp, such as: "released to duty." Plus, you'll learn more effective ways to communicate the essential information so that all the players can do their part and make the system work. Attendees are encouraged to bring up their most frustrating miscommunications for "translation."

CR1: How Kendall Jackson Reduced Strain Injuries by Over 40% Utilizing Proactive Pre-injury Strategies

Dennis Downing, President, Future Industrial Technologies, Santa Barbara, Calif.

Scott Stoner, Facilities and Risk Management Director, Kendall Jackson Wineries, Santa Rosa, Calif.

Back injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome and other ergonomic injuries cost U.S. companies billions of dollars yearly in lost work days and medical costs. Plus, they cause life-altering pain for valuable employees. If an injury persists then one has not found the true cause of the problem. In this enlightening session, you'll learn the fundamental cause of and discover how to prevent sprain/ strain injuries. And, you'll find out how Kendall Jackson dramatically curtailed workers' comp costs--through simple proactive measures.