Home Pooling Matters: 2019 Spring Issue
4/14/2019
VML Insurance Programs (VMLIP) is excited to announce that our name will be changing as of July 1, 2019, to the “Virginia Risk Sharing Association” or VRSA, as part of our rebranding efforts. “The new name better represents the diversity …
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4/14/2019
Lee Rhoda Bank, VML Insurance Programs (VMLIP) panel of physicians coordinator and longtime patient advocate, passed away on Saturday, April 13. Born on Dec. 21, 1943, Lee began her career with VMLIP in 1994 as the pool’s first patient advocate. …
Read More › “In Memoriam: Lee Rhoda Bank”
4/14/2019
Entanglements and falls are the leading causes of injuries on playgrounds. It is estimated that emergency departments see more than 20,000 children ages 14 and younger for playground-related injuries each year.* In order to prevent serious injuries and liabilities, it …
Read More › “Playground safety and the City of Lexington”
4/14/2019
By Peter Stephenson, VMLIP Local Government Specialist Shortly after writing my initial Fall 2018 Newsletter article, Under the cover of darkness an emerging risk appears, little did I know how prophetic it would be to my family. My nephew was …
Read More › “Managing e-scooter risks around the Commonwealth”
4/14/2019
VMLIP staff have been out and about at various conferences and events throughout the fall and early winter. See where they have been below! VAPDC 50th Anniversary Peter Stephenson and Marcus Hensel attended the 2019 VAPDC 50th Anniversary Celebration Reception. …
Read More › “VMLIP out and about – Spring 2019”
4/14/2019
In the Fall 2018 Pooling Matters newsletter, VML Insurance Programs highlighted two new endorsements and tips for protecting your entity’s funds. Additionally, we announced additional cyber defense tools through our cyber reinsurer, Beazley. Beazley recently published their 2019 Beazley Breach …
Read More › “Cyber update: What your employees should know”
4/14/2019
Registration is now online for the 2019 VMLIP Annual Meeting. This year’s meeting will be held at The Place at Innsbrook on Friday, May 10. Topics will include: Organizational Effectiveness, Derrick Strand, Facilitator/Toolkit Developer, Machete Methods LLC, and Leadership Facilitator, VCU Center …
Read More › “Register now for the 2019 VMLIP Annual Meeting”
4/14/2019
VML Insurance Programs (VMLIP) is pleased to announce enhancements to our Training and Event Calendar. Members may notice a new look and additional improvements designed to make it easier for members to attend our events. While the registration process may …
Read More › “Expanded training and event calendar launches”
4/14/2019
At the request of some of our members, a change was recently made to the CompCare On-Call Incident Reports sent to members following the employees (or supervisors) call to report workers’ compensation claims. In order for a workers’ compensation claim …
Read More › “Change to CompCare On-Call incident reports”
4/14/2019
The Labor Department’s Wage and Hour Division on March 14, 2019, issued an opinion letter in which it stated, “An employer may not delay the designation of FMLA-qualifying leave or designate more than 12 weeks of leave (or 26 weeks of …
Read More › “DOL: Employers cannot designate more than 12 weeks of leave as FMLA leave”
4/14/2019
OSHA has resources to keep tree care and landscaping workers safe from falls, electrocution, struck-by, caught-in, and other hazards? Learn more here.
4/14/2019
The following courses ranked as the top ten VMLIP Online University courses utilized from Jan. 1, 2019 – March 31, 2019 The top ten members utilizing online training for the same period were: City of Waynesboro City of Winchester Southeastern …
Read More › “Spring 2019: Top ten courses utilized”
4/09/2019
Each quarter, VML Insurance Programs publishes the Gold Star List. The list recognizes members that have had workers’ compensation claims during the previous quarter and reported them within three days of injury. Late reporting is a major cost driver in …
Read More › “Spring 2019 Gold Star List”
4/09/2019
VML Insurance Programs (VMLIP) recognized National Library Week, April 7-13, by spotlighting the Central Rappahannock Regional Library (CRRL), a VMLIP member. National Library Week highlights the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in our communities. This year’s theme …
Read More › “Member Spotlight: Central Rappahannock Regional Library”