The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently issued a final rule requiring healthcare employers to protect workers against on-the-job COVID-19 infection. The Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) applies only to the healthcare sector. According to OSHA, the goal of the ETS is to protect workers facing the highest COVID-19 hazards—those working in healthcare settings where suspected or … Read More
The present legal landscape related to COVID-19 litigation continues to change, almost daily. There are novel theories being thrown around by all involved. One defense that is being pled by defendants is based upon PREP Act immunity. Although the PREP Act is not new, it is being used for the first time with full force … Read More
Inspirien’s mission is to be a remarkable partner for whatever risk lies ahead. More than a statement for a board room or a website, our mission is a criteria for which we measure every decision and relationship. Not only do we hold ourselves accountable, but we hold all of our vendors and partners to the … Read More
The last 12 months have been trying to say the least. After years of a very competitive and soft market, followed by a worldwide pandemic and economic unrest, times are changing. However, with the new normal still not fully defined, many agents are struggling to get in front of potential new clients. With renewals on … Read More
In an effort to be a resource for healthcare professionals, Inspirien and HWCF made a recording of our recent education webinar Workplace Stress and Burnout – Recognition and Prevention available “free” through the month of August. This webinar explores the current picture of how stress and burnout has impacted healthcare professionals across the world and … Read More
They all impact healthcare in a number of ways. Not to mention, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought heightened awareness to all of them. So, what do we do about it — worry, fret, let things overwhelm us? Or, are there steps we can take to address effectively? At our recent Inspirien Risk Management Seminar, our … Read More
Burnout is on the rise and it is hitting frontline healthcare professionals harder than most. While not surprising given the stressors of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the impact of burnout is very serious. It leads to depression, anxiety, insomnia, and in the worst and far too common of instances, suicide. Burnout is a force that … Read More
Some of you may be old enough to remember how people felt about Firemen and Policemen after 9/11. They were national heroes, rightfully so. People were saying “thank you” whenever they saw these heroes in person. Families were writing them personal letters or baking them chocolate chip cookies, even if they had nothing to do … Read More
When you think about healthcare risk, what comes to mind; a mistake, an accident, patient harm or even death? We want to challenge the way you think about risk and shift the focus from harm to ‘prevention’. Even though we know challenging situations may occur, building an effective risk strategy for your organization is perhaps … Read More
Thank you for your continued efforts to keep Alabama healthy in the midst of the ongoing pandemic. We appreciate the heroic efforts made by our Fund Members and their employees. The Healthcare Workers’ Compensation Fund (HWCF) remains committed to promptly processing claims, providing timely benefits and quickly responding to your inquiries. We consider it a … Read More