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
Have you identified a risk in your facility that places staff in jeopardy of injury? Would it be helpful to have funding to mitigate that risk? If the answer is YES, then consider applying for the Healthcare Workers’ Compensation Fund (HWCF) annual Grant Program. HWCF is launching its fourth year and has awarded over $121K … Read More
The Inspirien Team has been working collaboratively with the Alabama Hospital Association and other associations, along with expert legal counsel to protect the long term interest of our insureds, as well as all Alabama hospitals and healthcare facilities. Unfortunately, there are those that could be looking to capitalize on this crisis in terms of filing … Read More
This has been a strange and challenging year for all. So, we thought you might be interested in hearing about the ways Inspirien is continuing to overcome, even during this most unusual time. In the spirit of “Auld Lang Syne”, we want to share the highlights that topped our 2020 chart. 10. Culture – Continued … Read More