IARP-Carolinas Spring Conference
Date: April 23, 2010
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Place: Courtyard Marriott
100 Charlotte Ave.
Carolina Beach, NC
Agenda
8:00-8:30 Registration/Breakfast
Sponsored by: Ambassador Service Group
8:30- 8:45 Welcome
Nancy Wells, President of IARP-Carolinas
8:45-9:45 Current Issues and Trends at the NCIC
Wanda Blanche Taylor, Chief Deputy Commissioner
9:45 -10:00 Break
Sponsored by Injury Management Services
10:00-12:00 Case Management from an Attorney's Perspective
Brian Kromke, Cranfill, Sumner & Hartzog
Cameron Simmons, Greg Jones& Associates
12:00- 12:30 Lunch Provided
12:30- 1:30 Splinting & Casting Hand Injuries
Wilmington Orthopaedic
1:30-2:30 Cost Containment Strategies for Home Healthcare
Cheryl Brown, Executive Director Achieve Services
2:30-2:45 Break
2:45- 4:00 Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment:
A Neuropsychological Approach
Antonio Puente, PhD Clinical Psychology
4:00-4:15 Wrap Up/CEU"s
Cost:
For IARP Members
Before 4/12/10 $75
After 4/12/10 $90
Non IARP Members
Before 4/12/10 $105
After 4/12/10 $120
Please download Registration Form here
The North Carolina Educational Presentation for Case Managers
Sponsored by IARP of the Carolinas in conjunction with the NC IC Rehab Advisory Board
***This program is limited to 50 people so send your registration with payment soon***
Date: May 6, 2010
Time: 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Place: The Cornwell Center at Myers Park Baptist Church
2001 Selwyn Ave. Charlotte, NC
(Across from Queen's University)
Cost:
For IARP Members: $60
Non IARP Members: $75
If you wish to become an IARP Member download Application here
Download Registration Form here
Agenda
"Workers' Compensation Case Management in North Carolina: A Basic Primer for Medical and Vocational Case Managers"
I. Introduction and Purpose of Training 8:30 - 8:45
II. History of the NC Workers Comp Act 8:45 - 10:00
A. History
B. NC Industrial Commission
C. Purpose of the Act
D. Basic Insurance Terminology
E. Who is Involved?
III. History of the NC Rehab Rules
A. Identification of the Need
B. Factors Influencing Development
C. Evolution from Guidelines to Rules
BREAK 10:00 - 10:15
IV. Basics of Case Management 10:15 - 12:00
A. Communication
B. Assessment of Injured Worker
C. Coordination of Medical Care and Vocational Activities
D. Documentation
E. Follow up
F. Return to Work
LUNCH 12:00 - 1:00
V. A Detailed Review of the Rehab Rules 1:00 - 2:30
A. Application of the Rules
B. Purpose of the Rules
C. Definitions
D. Qualifications
E. Professional Responsibility
F. Communication
G. Interaction with Physicians
H. Return to Work
I. Motion for Change of RP; Sanctions
BREAK 2:30 - 2:45
VI. Dealing with Tough Issues 2:45 - 4:15
A. Causation
B. Audio/Video Taping
C. Relationship with the Insurance Company
D. Testifying
E. Professional Etiquette
F. Resources for Help
VII. Case studies
VIII. Evaluation and Closure 4:15 - 4:30
Vendor Sponsors are: The Rehab Center, PMSI, Select Therapy, One Call Medical and Carolinas Rehab
Lunch will be provided.
There will be coffee, soft drinks, water and break snacks provided.
Breakfast is on your own.
Arrive no later than 8:15 to sign in. Please allow time for traffic. There are no partial credits for being late or leaving early.
*ATTENDANCE WILL BE STRICTLY MONITORED DURING THE DAY TO OBTAIN CREDITS SO NO COMING AND GOING AT WILL
OBTAINING CREDITS WILL DEPEND UPON ATTENDANCE AND BE GIVEN AT THE END OF THE DAY
Contact Person for this program is Jane Rouse