7 - 8:00 a.m.
| Registration and continental breakfast
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8 - 9:00 a.m.
| State of the industry: Update and Modernization update |
Matt West, WCD Interim Administrator; and Heather Williamson, Modernization Program Manager |
9:15-10:15 a.m.
| Breakouts:
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| WC101: From Injury to Closure, Pt. 1
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Jaylee Hlad-Mosgrove, Chief Asst. Ombuds, Ombuds Office for Oregon Workers;
Dan Schmelling, Claims Supervisor, SAIF Corp.;
Julie Stratton, Benefit Consultant, BCU, WCD
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| The Preferred Worker Program – Demystifying Benefits with a Case Study
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Christy Johnson, Re-employment Specialist &
Tim Kessel, Worksite Modification Consultant, PWP, WCD
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| Discussing Our Culture: Intersection of Physical and Psychological Safety
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Andy Rohner, Sr. Safety Management Consultant &
Toni King-Byous, DEI Business Partner, SAIF Corp.
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| 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Breakouts:
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| WC101: From Injury to Closure, Pt. 2
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Jaylee Hlad-Mosgrove, Chief Asst. Ombuds, Ombuds Office for Oregon Workers; Dan Schmelling, Claims Supervisor, SAIF Corp.; Julie Stratton, Benefit Consultant, BCU, WCD
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| FAQ with the Small Business Ombudsman (25 minutes)
Maximize worksite productivity with Oregon WCD return-to-work programs (25 minutes)
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Caitlin Breitbach, Small Business Ombudsman, Small Business Ombudsman Office
Zoe Tacadena, Rememployment Specialist, PWP &
Donita White, Reimbursement Specialist, SIRR, WCD
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| Embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion to support our employees and customers
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Toni King-Byous, DEI Business Partner, SAIF Corp. & Sonji Young, Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, SAIF Corporation
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11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
| Networking lunch
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1 - 2:00 p.m.
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| First payment of time loss
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Sara Kessler, Auditor, Audit Unit, WCD
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| Recordables and Reportables, Pt. 1
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Bob Hamre, Sr. Field Investigator, ECU, WCD &
Craig Hamelund, Education Specialist, OR-OSHA
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| Risk Rx: The Prescription to Lowering your Driver's Risk Level, Pt. 1
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Andrew Crites, Vice President & CEO, Oregon Driver Education Center
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2:15 - 3:15 p.m.
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| Diving into the Medical Arbiter Process (25 minutes)
Workers' Compensation Dispute Resolution Process (25 minutes)
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Sara Claessens, Appellate Review Specialist, ARU, WCD
Cathy Ostrand-Ponsioen, Legal Issues Coordinator, Policy, WCD
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| Recordables and Reportables, Pt. 2
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Bob Hamre, Sr. Field Investigator, ECU, WCD &
Craig Hamelund, Education Specialist, OR-OSHA
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| Risk Rx: The Prescription to Lowering your Driver's Risk Level, Pt. 2
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Andrew Crites, Vice President & CEO, Oregon Driver Education Center
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3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
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| Appellate update
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Lauren Eldridge, Interim Managing Attorney &
Heidi Havercroft, Sr. Staff Attorney, Workers' Compensation Board
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| Claim Obligations for Employers and Providers
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Mikaela Polk, Field Investigator, ECU, WCD
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| Physical Therapy to Maximize Function and Reduce Time Away From Work and Costs for the Injured Worker
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Jonathan M. Kirsch, PT, DPT, CMPT, ATI Physical Therapy
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4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
| Reception with exhibitors
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