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Public Risk Management

Public Risk Management Association (PRIMA)

Delve into the public sector risk management domain with PRIMA"s Risk Management Podcast Series. This innovative, time-efficient, educational resource is designed to afford risk management professionals the opportunity to learn-on-the-go! Listen to PRIMA podcasts to remain cognizant of important issues affecting the public risk management community!

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00:13:27

The Debate Continues: Medical Marijuana in Workers’...

Public Risk Management ·

2017/01/30

On this week’s episode, Kevin Glennon discusses medical marijuana how it varies from state to state even as it is still illegal at the Federal level. Kevin conducts educational programs for claims executives, case managers, claims handlers and other administration and management personal. Status of the use of Medical Marijuana in Workers’ Compensation Currently through the controlled substance act of 1970s marijuana is still illegal at the federal level which does not include the 25 states who

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00:13:14

Diabetes - Avoiding & Managing Its Adverse Impact On...

Public Risk Management ·

2017/01/16

Today’s guest, Eric Panther discusses diabetes, avoiding and managing its adverse impact on claims recovery and management. He shares with us his 22 years of experience on diabetes, its types, causes, symptoms, and how it affects workers compensation claims. He is the clinical director of One Call Care Management. He tells us that diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. A whole lot of other subtopics were discussed on the subject issue, and

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00:12:37

Managing Risk in Workers’ Comp: The Value of...

Public Risk Management ·

2017/01/02

Today’s guest, Michelle Despres shares with us what predictive analytics is all about, its importance, why it is trending in organizations today, claims management and how predictive analytics tackles it. She also enlightens us on the benefits of predictive analytics as regards to claims management and how to measure its success. Predictive analytics is the branch of advanced analytics which makes predictions about unknown future events. It uses many techniques to analyze data point to make

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00:20:32

Useful Metrics for Claims Management

Public Risk Management ·

2016/12/12

The importance of consolidatation and report risk management data has meant many more functions getting involved; to spare line managers' sanity they should consolidate their risk assessment efforts. Each entity must determine and examine the management, in some cases, it may include existing tools like access or excel, which are a very small program if there's no budget at all for recording the risk management information system. Although these tools have huge limitations, because they cannot be

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00:24:35

Five Ways to Reduce Stress in the Workplace

Public Risk Management ·

2016/11/25

Today’s guest Randy Anderson, co-founder of E-Three professional trainers based out of Texas teaches us five ways that you can reduce stress in the workplace. His company provides workplace and life training for companies and individuals. Learn through his experiences how you can find more fulfillment in your workplace environment and personal life. Stress and its Management in our Workplaces Stress is the psychological and physical state that results when the resources of the individual are not

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00:26:17

Culture Risks With Joey Sylvester

Public Risk Management ·

2016/11/09

Risk management should take human and cultural factors into account. There is little guidance beyond the few statements within that standard on how to apply culture, today Joey walks us through ways in which you and your entity will be able to further understand the importance of acknowledging culture within entity and what to do within your risk management department. How does it relate to risk management and how do you apply it? Joey breaks down the definition of organizational culture for

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00:21:10

Why Zero Injuries Is NOT Your Goal With Bill Sims Jr

Public Risk Management ·

2016/10/24

Our guest on today’s show is the president of the Bill Sims Company for over 40 years they have created positive reinforcement systems helping large and small firms inspire better performance amongst their employees while increasing bottom line profits. Zero Injury Policy Originated Beginning in 1981 as Bill Sims, Jr. was walking through a textile company he noticed signs and posters that read, “Zero Injuries Our Goal” and “Target Zero Injuries” every place he went he would witness how many days

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00:07:40

Managing Your Medical Providers for Workers’...

Public Risk Management ·

2016/10/11

On today’s show we hear from the Director of Risk Management and Employee Benefits for the Atlanta Independent School System, Jeffrey Thomas. What does it mean to Manage your Medical Providers? We may have all heard some of the following terms when in our work place when it comes to managing our employees and staff. MBO – management by objectives MBM – management by memorandum MBE – management by email MBWA – management by wandering around MBLSA – management by the last seminar

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00:17:42

Bridge the Gap: Working With and Recruiting Different...

Public Risk Management ·

2016/09/27

Today we are discussing with Candy Whirley the ways to Bridge the Gap between baby boomers, X’ers and millennial generations. Learn the differences of what’s important to each group. Listen in to some of the similarities your workplace may have. Be Aware that What Matters most may vary among the generations Baby Boomers – Dedication & Getting the job done – even if it means staying late X – Work, Life, Balance Millennials – Working Smarter, Not Harder Ways to Merge within the Office Candy

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00:05:46

Things To Consider When Creating An Accident Review...

Public Risk Management ·

2016/09/13

Juli Tomlin will discuss the things you should consider when developing an accident review panel. As risk manager of the city of Gainesville, Georgia with over 20 years of experience in public and private sector risk management. Learn the importance of an accident review panel, the best individuals to be a part of the panel and the benefits it can provide to your entity or community. An Accident Review Panel Brings Awareness Having an accident review panel within your entity has the ability to

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00:34:06

Integrity: Skill Not Will With Stuart Brody

Public Risk Management ·

2016/08/16

Stu explains that all three terms can be a trap because they are often used interchangeably and don’t provide any clarity. We should be more careful about how we use those words, and think of them as follows: Ethics is a body of regulations, e.g. academic and business, which involves consequences if violated. Morality is a commonly accepted sense of values in society that have to do with right and wrong, but may not always be just. Integrity, on the other hand, involves deeper questioning of those

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00:11:25

Water Quality Risk Assessment and Management

Public Risk Management ·

2016/08/02

Causes of the Flint Water Crisis In 2014, the city of Flint, Michigan, took a cost-saving measure by switching its water supply from the city of Detroit—which drew from Lake Huron—to Flint River. During this change, Flint water officials did not take the required steps to manage the water chemistry of Flint River, which has more corrosive water than Lake Huron. The untreated corrosion caused the aging pipes in Flint homes to leak lead into the tap water, exposing residents to a high level of lead

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00:12:43

Strengthen Your Fleet Risk Management Program

Public Risk Management ·

2016/07/18

Matt McDonough answers questions that will help strengthen your fleet risk management program. What is the biggest misconception when it comes to fleet safety programs? Both employers and employees tend to think of them as a way to protect their vehicles, but that’s just one part of the equation. Auto accident scenarios in which there is damage to more than one auto and injuries to multiple people are not uncommon. And accidents that cause injuries to employees and civilians can cause a public

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00:06:04

Prima's ERM Training Overview Podcast

Public Risk Management ·

2016/07/08

Prima's ERM Training Overview Podcast by Public Risk Management Association (PRIMA)

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00:10:25

What You Need To Know About The Zika Virus

Public Risk Management ·

2016/07/05

What is the Zika virus? A disease that is primarily spread to people through the bite of an infected Aedes species of mosquito. Zika virus was first discovered back in 1947, and only 12 human cases of the infection were recorded over the next 40 years. But since 2007, outbreaks have been recorded in the tropical forests of Africa, Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands, and now in South and Central America and the Caribbean. How is Zika virus transmitted and what are the symptoms? It can be

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00:19:07

The Flint Water Crisis: Risk Communication

Public Risk Management ·

2016/06/22

The roots of the Flint water crisis can be traced all the way back to early 2013, when the city council approved a plan to switch the city’s water supply from Detroit to a system still under construction in order to save money. This meant finding an interim water supply while the system was being completed, so they put the city’s water plant back into operation as a stop-gap. The city switched to Flint river water on April 25, 2014 and issued statement that the water was safe to drink.

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00:16:59

Learn To Lead At PRIMA Institute 2016 with Marilyn...

Public Risk Management ·

2016/05/31

What is Prima Institute? Prima Institute (PI) offers risk management professionals the opportunity to learn from each other about public risk management, communication and governance, to gain comfort from other people experiencing “public risk drama,” and to have fun. The PI conference brings together everyone from entry-level to seasoned risk managers to interact with leading experts in the field. Emphasis is placed on collaborative learning, building relationships and learning about innovative

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00:20:49

Use of Electrical Weapons in Law Enforcement

Public Risk Management ·

2016/05/23

Our guest today is Dr. Mark Kroll, an adjunct professor of biomedical engineering at the University of Minnesota and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Dr. Kroll retired from his role as Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President of St. Jude’s to focus on teaching, and his research specialty is the effects of electricity on the human body. He is often referred to as the most prolific inventor of medical devices in the world.

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00:24:59

Infrastructure Risk Management with Nigel Wilson

Public Risk Management ·

2016/05/09

Today we’re talking to Nigel Wilson about the challenges faced by public sector risk managers. Nigel discusses how to develop and maintain a property profile that accurately reflects the risk profile, as well as how to break down the complex process of reviewing property portfolio data into manageable pieces.

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00:10:08

Managing the Risks of the Zika Virus by Melanie Bennett

Public Risk Management ·

2016/04/26

Our guest on the latest episode of PRIMA Podcasts is Melanie Bennett from United Educators. Melanie shares some of the major concerns associated with the current Zika virus outbreak, particularly as it relates to learning institutions. Melanie explains that because the Zika virus is transmitted by mosquitoes, it is spreading very quickly between countries and continents, and there is currently no vaccine. Fortunately, the symptoms are generally mild (red eyes, fever, joint pain and rash) and the

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