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Don’t let questionable claims increase your workers compensation costs. Approximately 80-90% of all workers compensation insurance claims are accepted.  While this ensures that you can get the coverage you need, this high acceptance rate can cause issues when it comes to questionable claims.  If a fraudulent claim does go through, then your business’s rates willRead more

How you can prevent injuries in your office. When you think about workers compensation insurance claims, you probably think about high-risk industries such as construction, manufacturing, and so on.  However, it’s important to understand that all businesses face the risk of employee injuries.  For instance, office workers often report musculoskeletal pain and injuries—such as lowerRead more

How to prevent repetitive stress injuries among your healthcare staff. Healthcare workers experience extremely high rates of injury.  In fact, certain positions, such as nurses, actually have higher injury rates than high-risk industries such as commercial logging and mining.  For healthcare workers in assisted living facilities, repetitive stress injuries are the most common type ofRead more

Encourage your employees to report safety issues in the workplace. Part of maintaining a safe workplace is understanding the risks that your employees face.  However, even if you conduct regular workplace inspections and equipment checks, it can be difficult for employers to identify risks before they become full-blown issues.  This is why it’s so importantRead more

Factors to consider when creating a risk management plan for your nursing home. If you run a nursing home, you face a variety of  risks related to employee safety and the high costs associated with accidents.  A comprehensive risk management program for your facility not only protects your employees, it helps to reduce insurance claimsRead more

How you can alleviate SAD symptoms. During the winter months, the lack of sunlight can cause many people to develop seasonal affective disorder or SAD.  SAD is a form of depression triggered by a lack of sunlight.  Because the days are shorter and gloomier during the winter months, many people develop SAD, making them feelRead more

How you can get the most out of your workers compensation insurance program. Currently, almost every state in the U.S. requires businesses to carry some minimum level of workers compensation insurance.  While this mandatory coverage may seem like a drain on your business’s resources, having this coverage benefits you in several ways.  If you wantRead more

Why you should implement a wellness program at your assisted living facility. If you run an assisted living facility, you are probably looking for ways to improve the lives of both your residents and your staff members.  One great way to accomplish this goal is by implementing wellness programs that residents and employees can allRead more