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Don’t become the victim of workers compensation fraud. As a business owner, minimizing your workers compensation insurance costs is a matter of great importance.  One of the best ways to keep your costs down is by cutting down on instances of fraud.  But how can you tell when an employee is trying to scam you? Read more

Don’t believe these common misconceptions about home healthcare. While many people can benefit from receiving home healthcare services, many refuse to consider this option because they buy into the myths surrounding the industry.  However, believing these non-truths could prevent you from receiving care that could change your life for the better.  To avoid making anRead more

How your business’s workers compensation files should be documented. Part of successful workers compensation insurance claims management is ensuring that your files are organized and well-documented.  But what makes a file well-documented?  Here’s what you need to know about properly documenting your workers compensation files. What Information is Included in Well-Documented Files? For a workersRead more

How to protect employees while they drive. Traffic accidents are the leading cause of on-the-job fatalities.  If your company’s business operations require employees to drive, then there are steps that you can take to reduce their chance of accidents, injuries, and liability issues.  Here how you can protect employees while they drive. Before allowing anRead more

How a return to work program can save you money and boost employee morale. As a business owner, the last thing that you want is to spend more on workers compensation insurance claims than you have to.  Fortunately, there are many steps that you can take lower your claim costs.  For instance, one popular strategyRead more

Proper lifting techniques for home healthcare providers. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that back, neck, and shoulder sprains and strains are the most common injuries that home healthcare workers sustain.  These injuries are often sustained when a worker lifts and moves patients.  To reduce the chance of injury, try out these proper liftingRead more

How home healthcare workers can protect themselves while on the job. Because home healthcare providers do not work in a controlled environment such as a hospital, they are exposed to more risk while they are on the job.  In fact, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the injury rate for home healthcare workersRead more

How to shield your home healthcare employees from total burnout. The home healthcare industry is rapidly expanding, placing workers under more pressure than ever.  Not only does staff need to provide compassionate, medically accurate care, but they must do so to a growing pool of clients.  With home healthcare professionals being stretched thin, they faceRead more