Maryland Joint Task Force for Injured Workers Annual Conference

Maryland Joint Task Force for Injured Workers

ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2017

Also sponsored by:

International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals     
Chesapeake  

& Coppin State University

The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences

June 6, 2017

8:30 am – 12:30 pm

Medical Breakthroughs in Treatment and Technology have allowed more options to medical patients and options for our clients than ever before.  What are the benefits and drawbacks of parties employing the latest in treatment practices?  What are the challenges?  How do we improve the way we educate ourselves, the injured workers, employers, and adjusters? What about controversial treatments such as medical marijuana, opioids, and botox?  Employer, industry standards, client, and individual proclivities may impact our ability to focus on the Injured Worker and ensure they are returned to functional, working life.  Are we keeping up? How can we learn from each other? Other industries?  What makes sense?  We hope you will help answer some of these questions and more. PARKING LOTS G & H (Lot F - overflow).

CCM l CRC l CDMS l Mandatory MD WCC CEUs Confirmed. Request Documentation for POST APPROVAL for other Certifications from Mary Sherwood Sevinsky.

Audience

Practical information that is essential for Claims Adjustors, Nurse Case Managers, Vocational Counselors, Attorneys, Doctors, Therapists and everyone working with injured workers in the State of Maryland. FAX TO: Attention Donna Keegan 410.554.6849 if necessary.

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Workers Comp Professionals $50, Adjusters Free, Students Free

Send Checks to: Donna Keegan   2127 Stillwater Court Eldersburg, MD 21784

Questions or Accommodations: MarySevinsky@icloud.com

AGENDA

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Registration, Breakfast and Visit with Exhibitors

Attendees will be asked to visit with each exhibitor to determine the scope of their service or practice and to ask them questions specific to their work or the attendee’s case needs.

8:30 – 9:00 AM         Welcome with an overview of the Conference theme and rationale for the importance of keeping abreast of constant changes in treatments, technology, acceptable practices. Special message from nationally recognized orthopedic surgeon, Dr. David Hanscom.

9:00 – 9:30 AM         Legislative Update William Levasseur Esq Recent WCC Legislation and Rules Mr.  Levasseur will provide a brief update on changes in the legislation about Maryland Workers’ Compensation and introduce our main speakers.

Community Service Presentations:   Ancillary programs that may augment work with Maryland injured workers                                        

Coppin State University – School of Professional Studies, Dr. Spry Welcome Message

Kid’s Chance               Patricia Highcove, MS, CRC, CVE, CCM

We Provide College Scholarships to the Children of Maryland's Seriously Injured Workers

Every year, thousands of workers are disabled by on-the-job injuries in Maryland.On average, about 50 workers in Maryland lose their lives every year. It is the families and the children who are many times forgotten when these losses occur. Kids’ Chance of Maryland, Inc. provides an opportunity for these children to pursue their education, reach their goals, and fulfill their dreams for the future.

Friends of Workforce Technology Ctr        Thomas D. Scheurich, M.S., M.G.A.

Friends was founded 31 years ago on Jan. 24, 1985. The Friends organization supports the mission of the WTC. Members of the Friends organization volunteer their time and talents to make life for students here at WTC a little better. We provide help, usually financial, for those extra needs that WTC cannot pay for. Funds raised go to augment Workforce Technology Center, in part, are used to:

- Emergency assistance for WTC students’ special needs (BGE, Auto Repairs)
- Recreational activities: community trips, leisure activities, student dances.

- New/replacement equipment: Big Screen TV, Exercise equipment.

9:30 AM – 10:00 AM     Break: Visit with Exhibitors and Refreshments

10:00 – 10:45 AM         Roy J. Film, PT, OCS, CEAS, FAAOMPT – Manual Physical Therapy

10:45 – 11:15 PM         Visit with Exhibitors and Refreshments

11:15 – 11:45 PM         A day in the life of Dr. Reichmeister, MD WCC Medical Director

11:45 – 12:00 PM         Allison Broadwater, St. Jude –  Prodigy Spinal Column Stimulator

12:00 – 12:45               Dr. Jason Brokaw – Medical Marijuana, Botox, and Opioids

12:45  - 1:00                 Closing remarks                                                            

SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!