Maryland Joint Task Force Conference June 14, 2016

MARYLAND JOINT TASK FORCE 
FOR INJURED WORKERS 

ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Ethical Dilemmas:

Escape Your Professional Silo

June 14, 2016, 7:30 to 12:30

Sponsored by:  Coppin State University School of Professional Studies

& International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals – Chesapeake 

Location: Coppin State University, Talon Ctr

Attendees will obtain essential and practical information that is essential for Claims Adjustors, Nurse Case Managers, Vocational Counselors, Attorneys, Doctors, Therapists and other professionals working with injured workers.

Conference Description:  Technology has allowed us access to more and more information and networking capabilities.  However, employer, industry, client and individual proclivities may impact our ability to focus on the Injured Worker and ensure they are returned to a more functional, working life.  We may find it difficult to carve out time for reflection, mentoring, case reviews, even education.  Our roles have changed.  Are we keeping up? How can we learn from each other? Other industries?  What makes sense?  We hope that together we will help answer some of these questions and more.

4 - CCM l CRC l CDMS l and 2 - MD WCC CEUs are anticipated.  1 - 2 ETHICS CEUS also anticipated.  Request additional information from Mary Sherwood Sevinsky (lifeworks@mail.com).

Cost:  RSVP By 5/1/2016 $55  |  3 or More $45   |  After 5/1 $65  |  Door $75  |

Adjusters $15  |  Students  FREE

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Mail check attention Cathlene Terwilliger @ Restore: P.O. Box 1480: Owings Mills, MD 21117  Email:  Cterwilliger@restorerehab.biz  |  Fax: 410-581-8971

Does your pain feel like a forest fire?

Just finished reading a very interesting article on pain Fighting a Forest Fire – Your Pain by David Hanscom, MD.  I work with a lot of chronic pain patients and know what a challenge it can be to get it under control and feel like you have a life.

Chronic Pain Patients are often misunderstood, viewed as malingering or druggies, or worse.  Pain is hard to quantify, assess, and treat!  Everyone is different and what works for one patient may not work for others.

There are some constants, though - having pain doesn't mean you need to stop everything.  For most patients being active gives the mind something else to focus on besides the pain.  Volunteering or working can be very therapeutic.

Sleep also helps!  In the article by Dr. Hanscom he outlines the importance of sleep and how it can help your pain.  He shares a vignette about one of his patients, also.  Not coincidentally, being as active and engaged as you can also improves your sleep wake cycle and can even allow a more restorative sleep.

Mary Sherwood, MS, CDMS, CCM

Certified Disability Management Specialist

Landline 302.644.1827 | Mobile:  410.444.1989                                                     

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FYI:

I handle Delmarva Peninsula and the area immediately around the Chesapeake Bay, I work well with both defense and plaintiff attorneys and can handle any file in Baltimore or DC if requested – I never bill more than 2 hours travel.

Pat Highcove and Dane Crook are both based in Mary and each have over 20 years of experience and excellent reputations with both defense and plaintiff attorneys.  Primarily they handle Baltimore and DC, but can do parts of Western MD, Southern PA, Northern VA, and Western NJ if needed.

We also are partnering with Kim Sellers, a nurse case manager based in Mechanicsburg,  PA who covers most of Pennsylvania and Maryland!  She has tons of CAT experience in addition to routine medical management.

Mary Sherwood Sevinsky works with clients all over the world via the World Wide Web.  She also handles in person requests on the Delmarva Peninsula and the area immediately around the Chesapeake Bay.  She works well with both defense and plaintiff attorneys and can handle any file in Baltimore or DC if requested – she never bills more than 2 hours travel.

Pat Highcove and Dane Crook are both based in Mary and each have over 20 years of experience and excellent reputations with both defense and plaintiff attorneys.  Primarily they handle Baltimore and DC, but can do parts of Western MD, Southern PA, Northern VA, and Western NJ if needed.

We also are partnering with Kim Sellers, a nurse case manager based in Mechanicsburg,  PA who covers most of Pennsylvania and Maryland!  She has tons of CAT experience in addition to routine medical management.

Mary Sherwood, MS, CDMS, CCM

Certified Disability Management Specialist

Landline 302.644.1827 | Mobile:  410.444.1989                                                     

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