Illinois Chamber of Commerce
8th Annual Workers' Compensation & Safety Conference
Agenda - 7:30am – 3:00pm (Subject to change)
7:30am – 8:30am - Conference Opens – Registration, Continental Breakfast, Networking, and Visiting with Exhibitors
8:30am – 8:45am – Welcome & Opening Remarks – by Jay Shattuck, Executive Director, Employment Law Council, Illinois Chamber of Commerce
8:45am – 9:45am – Conference Opening Session
The Ever Changing Status Quo of Illinois Workers’ Compensation
Opening session will update attendees on reform issues being discussed this year at the state capital. The discussion will include where the past changes are today (pros and cons) as well as insights into where any new changes may lead us.
Presenters: Gene Keefe, John Campbell, Shawn Biery, Keefe Campbell Biery & Associates
9:45am – 10:15amMorning Break & Visit Exhibitors
10:15am – 11:05amFirst Series of Workshops
Workshop #1Controlled Prescription Drugs in the Workplace
Discussion will center on the controlled prescription drug epidemic in the US, how the epidemic impacts workers’ compensation and methods to mitigate this problem, as well as the roles of all stakeholders (employer, injured worker, nurse case manager, claims handler, PBM, Peer to Peer Review, Drug UR, Urine drug monitoring) and best practices.
Presenter: Linda VanDillen, CompAlliance
Workshop #2 Functional Capacity Evaluations Explained
An explanation of the protocol for most FCEs and comparison of the different types of tests available in the Chicagoland market. What elements make a quality FCE, how to analyze the results, and when the test should be requested. Live demonstrations of the FCE testing to improve understanding of the testing process.
Presenter: Joe Castronovo, PT, DPT, MTC, Illinois Bone & Joint Institute
Workshop #3 Dealing with OSHA Enforcement and Regulations
Today’s OSHA is deeply focused on enforcement. Increased penalties and public shaming through broad press releases are methods to “encourage” compliance. Be sure your organization is ready if OSHA shows up for an inspection. Includes updated information on changed OSHA laws and guidance.
Presenter: Jon Hoag, SmithAmundsen LLC
11:15 – 12:05 pm Second Series of Workshops
Workshop #1: Integrated Case Management: Mitigating Cost Drivers in Workers’ Compensation Cases
Review of current trends and cost drivers in WC cases and how an integrated case management approach can mitigate costs of the claim. Will include what the claims handler should monitor for, which cost drivers need to be monitored more closely and how to use this information for predictive modeling.
Presenter: Linda VanDillen, CompAlliance
Workshop #2: OSHA Compliance and How It Relates to Workers‘ Compensation
As OSHA’s safety and health standards continue to expand, the impact on the increase of areas covered under states‘ workers’ compensation laws continues to grow as well. This workshop will discuss those effects and what employers in Illinois need to know.
Presenter: Bradley Smith, Keefe, Campbell, Biery, and Associates
Workshop #3: Topic to be announced
Presenter: To Be Announced
12:05 – 12:25 pm Break and Visit Exhibitors
12:25 - 1:45 pm Luncheon with Keynote Speaker - Governor Bruce Rauner is invited
1:45 – 2:45 pm Roundtable Discussion with Q&A Topics to be announced soon
Moderator: Jay Shattuck
Panelists: To Be Announced
2:45 – 3:00 pm Drawings for Prizes & Closing Remarks - Adjournment
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
October 15, 2015
7:30am – 3:00pm
Early Bird Rate - (Before October 5, 2015) $249.00
Member Price - $299.00
Retail Price - $349.00
Price includes continental breakfast, lunch, access to exhibitor area, all workshops and all general sessions.
This conference has been pre-approved to offer 3.75 HRCI credits
This conference has been pre-approved to offer 3.75 SHRM Professional Development credits (PDCs).
This conference has been pre-approved to offer 3.75 CLE credits
For more information or to register call Pam Holleman, Event & Publication Sales
at (855) 239-6150 or pholleman@ilchamber.org