This edition features the new VMLIP CompCare On-Call service, replacing the previous NT24 service for reporting workers’ compensation injuries. This issue also: profiles two property and liability staff; upcoming changes to the website; recent water/wastewater forums; the closing of the WTRMTR campaign; recent demonstration and protests training; and more.
On Friday, April 13, VML Insurance Programs (VMLIP) launched CompCare On-Call in partnership with S1 Medical. CompCare On-Call replaces the previous Nurse Triage 24 (NT24) program provided by Coventry. “The services we were receiving from NT24 were no longer meeting …
Registration is now online for the 2018 VMLIP Annual Meeting. This year’s meeting will be held at The Place at Innsbrook on Friday, May 11. Topics will include: Program Enhancements Provided by CompCare On-Call, Matthew (Matt) Pitts, Executive Vice President, …
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Peter Stephenson, longtime VMLIP Member’s Supervisory Board member, will retire this June. Stephenson joined the board in 2007. Throughout his 10+ years with VMLIP, he has seen a lot of growth and change in the pool. Stephenson has served as …
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While nearly 62 percent of VMLIP employees have more than 10 years experience with the pool and 40 percent have more than 15 years, some claims staff are still relatively new. Greg Washington, senior claims representative, came to VMLIP in …
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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 …
Coming soon – a new update to the VMLIP website will provide members with a customized listing of their personal services team! The listing will be available on your member home page, and on various pages throughout the site, including …
This March VMLIP hosted two Water and Wastewater Risk Forums in Glen Allen and Roanoke. The agenda included an update on water and wastewater legislation, crisis communications, updated VOSH and OSHA requirements, benchmarking risk management results, and how Virginia Water …
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Why choose VMLIP? In addition to the services and resources that come as part of your membership, VMLIP’s responsive and professional claims handling is a hallmark of the pool. Boiler and machinery loss Recently, a check for more than $200,000 …
The following courses ranked as the top ten VMLIP Online University courses utilized from January 1 to March 31, 2018: The top ten members utilizing online training for the same period were: 1. Alexandria City Schools 2. City of …
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57,175. That’s the number of Virginia local government employees trained on defensive driving techniques through the VMLIP Where the Rubber Meets the Road (WTRMTR) campaign since 2010. That’s 57,175 safer drivers on Virginia’s roadways, and less frequent and severe losses …
The Western Virginia Water Authority recently received VMLIP grant funding to assist with the costs of utilizing Slip Simulator™ Training from Industrial BioDynamics. Throughout the day, six groups of eight to 15 employees attended a training class, which lasted about …
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Throughout February and March, VML Insurance Programs (VMLIP) partnered with Jack Ryan from the Legal and Liability Risk Management Institute to provide Demonstrations, Protest and Civil Unrest training at locations around the state. The sessions were designed to provide attendees …
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Spotsylvania County Schools take preventing slips, trips, and falls seriously. Several years ago, the school system partnered with VMLIP to produce a Slips, Trips and Falls for Schools training video, available in the VMLIP Multimedia Library. Recently, the Spotsylvania County …
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Complying with the basic requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is essential for ensuring your employees are paid correctly. If you have employees under the age of 18, there are restrictions on the jobs they can hold and …
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From The Balance: Employers should never place particular items in your general personnel records. The contents of your personnel files and records are generally accessible to Human Resources staff, the employee, and the employee’s manager and supervisor, in some companies. …
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