Program Overview:
The safety of our healthcare workforce is continually evolving, bringing both new challenges and important considerations for our members. At the upcoming Workers' Compensation and Safety Forum, we'll explore a wide range of healthcare-specific worker safety topics and offer a meaningful opportunity to reconnect with your peers. Key sessions will address critical issues including workplace violence prevention, surveillance investigations, strategies for supporting an aging workforce, prevention best practices, and the latest legal updates.
Learning Objectives:
By attending the Workers' Compensation and Safety Forum, participants will be able to:
- Identify and apply effective strategies for preventing workplace violence in healthcare, including the use of security animals, badge alert systems, and best practices.
- Recognize and manage the unique challenges of a multigenerational workforce in the context of workers' compensation and safety.
- Stay informed on current legal updates, case law, and regulatory changes affecting healthcare employers and workers' compensation claims.
- Explore innovative approaches to personal and organizational growth, surveillance practices, and overcoming barriers to success in workplace safety.
Hotel
Understanding that some folks will be traveling a long distance to attend, we are pleased to offer hotel accommodations for the night prior to the event. To take advantage of this offer, please inform us of your accommodation needs at the time of your registration.
Note: The deadline to register and request hotel accommodations is April 18, 2025. We eagerly anticipate your presence at the Workers Comp and Safety Forum and look forward to providing you with a memorable and enriching experience.
If you are a non PHT member and need accommodations, please let us know as we may be able to secure a special room rate.
Agenda
Friday, April 25
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Opening Remarks
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Security Animal/Workplace Violence
Todd O'Quinn
Director of Safety and Security
AnMed
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Badge Alert System
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Workplace Violence Best Practices
Tamara Rodriguez
Workers' Compensation Risk Management Supervisor
Antum Risk
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Break
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Managing Workers' Comp Across Generations
Ariel Jenkins
Assistant Vice President - Risk Control
Safety National
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch/Antum Risk Q&A Panel
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Slaying Giants: Crushing Barriers to Sucess and Lasting Peace
Betty Parker
President
Sharper Development Solutions
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Case Law and SCWCC Updates
Stephanie Pugh
Attorney
McAngus, Goudelock & Courie
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Surveillance Both In and Out of the Van
Paul Seguin
Executive Vice President
Abacus Surveillance
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Closing Remarks
