2019 VWC Conference Brochure

Conference Details

The Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission and the International Workers’ Compensation Foundation are jointly sponsoring this educational conference, which is unique in Virginia. The goal of this conference is to educate all those who participate in the Virginia workers’ compensation system regarding current rules, procedures, policies and forms, and to provide an opportunity for dialogue among these participants. Breakout sessions will be utilized to discuss certain topics in specific detail for a more specialized view, while other topics will be presented from a more general perspective. All employers, insurance adjusters, self-insurers, third party administrators, safety and human resource managers, plaintiff’s and defense attorneys, health care providers, mediators, medical and vocational rehabilitation providers are encouraged to attend. Anyone interested in the workers’ compensation system in Virginia will receive valuable information at the conference. Materials will be available for download prior to the conference at www.vwcconference.workcomp.virginia.gov . Attendeesmaybeeligible for ContinuingEducationCredits (CEU) for conferenceparticipation. CEUapplicationsarepending for approval in the following disciplines: Rehab providers (CEU for CRC, CDMS, CCM), attorneys (MCLE), insurance producers (agents and brokers) and human resources professionals (SHRM).

Topics Case Law, An Update from Commissioners Be Ready – A Guide to Increasing Workplace Preparedness for an Active Assailant Incident How Pain Management Coaching Impacts Pain Outcomes

Cutting Edge Technology & the Future of Pain Management Ethics, Empathy and Encouragement The Impacts of the New Legislation on Tolling the

Statute of Limitations More Topics to Come!

“How Much Is It Worth?” Cost of a Settlement Protecting Workcomp Data in a Digital Age Ethics for Attorneys

Schedule

Monday, October 28th

Tuesday, October 29th

Conference Location Greater Richmond Convention Center 403 N. Third Street, Richmond, VA 23219 804-783-7300 Location and Lodging Conference Lodging & Gala Location Downtown Richmond Marriott 500 E. Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23219 804-643-3400 4:45PM - 6:00PM Conference Reception 7:00PM - 10:00PM Ticketed Centennial Gala 10:00AM - 12:30PM Registration 12:30PM Welcome Session 1:00PM - 4:45PM General and Breakout Sessions

7:30AM Breakfast 8:30AM - 12PM General and Breakout Sessions 12:00PM Lunch, Provided 1:00PM - 3:30PM General and Breakout Sessions 3:30PM - 4:30PM Town Hall Meeting

A block of rooms at the Downtown Richmond Marriott has been reserved at the conference rate of $179/night. A non-refundable deposit of one night room fee and tax is required at time of reservation. Rooms will be held through September 24, 2019, unless this block becomes fully reserved prior to this date.

Visit https://book.passkey.com/e/49878339 or call 800-228-9290 to make lodging reservations. Indicate you are attending the VWC Conference.

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