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Work Comp Insights: These Three Trends Could Have Big Implications for Workers’ Compensation
Friday, August 19, 2022
Legislation surrounding the gig economy, single-payer health insurance and marijuana legalization all have the potential to impact the U.S. workers’ compensation system, according to a National Council on Compensation...
The Impact of Sleep on Mental Health
Friday, August 19, 2022
Not only is your physical health affected when you don’t get enough sleep, but it also takes a toll on your mental health. In fact, mental health and sleep are so closely related that a lack of sleep can often lead to...
Injury and Illness Reporting, Response and Recordkeeping for Temporary Workers
Friday, August 19, 2022
Temporary workers (TWs) employed by a host employer (HE) through a staffing company (SC) can create unique occupational safety and health concerns. Since the work arrangements for TWs tend to be nonstandard short- and...
News Brief - Proposed Overtime Rule Expected in October 2022
Friday, July 29, 2022
Live Well, Work Well - August 2022
Friday, July 29, 2022
988: America's First Three-digit Mental Health Crisis Line - The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (Lifeline) launched nationwide on July 16. Similar to dialing 911 for medical emergencies, people in emotional distress or...
Workplace Wellness Programs to Reduce Workers’ Compensation Costs
Friday, July 22, 2022
By implementing workplace health initiatives, many companies are taking proactive measures to help with decreasing health issues affecting their employees. This is particularly important because of the following: The...
Reducing Medication Management Risks in Home Healthcare
Friday, July 15, 2022
Medication errors and adverse drug events are areas of high risk across the healthcare spectrum. Despite a diverse range of interventions over the years, issues related to medication safety still prove challenging for...
Risk Perspectives in Telehealth: Informed Consent
Friday, July 1, 2022
Technological advancements in healthcare have helped improve access to, options for, and convenience of care. Healthcare delivered via telecommunication technology (telehealth), has become an increasingly popular and...
Live Well, Work Well - July 2022
Friday, July 1, 2022
- The Benefits of Seasonal Produce - In today’s supermarket, it’s normal to see the same produce available year-round. However, that doesn’t mean the quality always remains the same. Eating seasonally means you are...
Safety Matters: Do Your Part to Keep Our Workplace Safe
Friday, June 17, 2022
Preventing injury and illness on the job is something all employees should take seriously-nothing less than your future is at stake. An on-the-job accident, infection or serious illness could very easily disable you,...