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The Benefits of a Trauma-Informed Care Approach

Assurance Agency

Trauma is a widespread, harmful and costly public health problem. Trauma can be caused by a single event such as a natural disaster or abuse. Trauma has no boundaries with regard to age, ethnicity, geography, or sexual orientation. There is yet to be a common definition of trauma-informed care within the industry.

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When dealing with workplace bullying, don’t overlook good nutrition

Minding the Workplace

In a blog piece for Psychology Today titled “How Trauma, Nutrition, and Mental Health Fit Together” ( link here ) connecting trauma, nutrition, and mental health, Dr. Gia Marson explains that “(w)hen it comes to our basic need for nourishment, trauma can interfere with healthy eating.

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Is Your Business Doing Enough to Prevent Workplace Violence?

InterWest Insurance Services

businesses suffered non-fatal workplace violence trauma. Besides the human toll, a number of insurance policies may come into play after an incident. In 2020 , 20,050 workers in private U.S. Another 392 workers were killed. While three-quarters of the non-fatal victims worked in health care, more than 30% of those killed worked in retail.

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Exposed to "Forever Chemicals": NJ Workers' Compensation for PFAS Illness

Workers' Compensation

New Jersey follows the "cumulative trauma" doctrine, which acknowledges the illness can develop over time. This means workers must provide medical evidence directly linking their illness to workplace PFAS exposure. Date of Injury: Since PFAS exposure often happens over extended periods, determining the exact date of injury can be challenging.

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Bill Would Require Workplace Violence Prevention Plans for All Employers

InterWest Insurance Services

” Employers would be required to make available individual trauma counseling to all employees affected by a workplace violence incident. Retailers would be barred from “maintaining policies that require employees to confront active shooters or suspected shoplifters.”

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CMS Announces 2022 Workers' Compensation Recovery Threshold to Remain at $750.00

Workers' Compensation

As a result of this analysis, CMS calculated a threshold for physical trauma-based liability insurance settlements. As a result of this analysis, CMS calculated a threshold for physical trauma-based liability insurance settlements. for settlements of over $500 to $750. for settlements of over $500 to $750.

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Workers’ Comp Insurers Continue Cutting Their Rates

InterWest Insurance Services

Increasing share of costly cumulative trauma claims. Insurers are seeing claims costs climb, driven by: Higher medical costs for injured workers, Increasing frequency of workers’ comp claims, and.