All-Star Claims Management
Safeco Field, Ellis Pavilion
1250 1st Avenue South, Seattle, Washington
(Parking Info Below)
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
We are thrilled to hit the ballpark for this year's Winter West Conference, featuring an all-star, multidisciplinary look at THE major issues in workers' comp claims management.
Focusing on successful resolution and effective return to work, this year's conference presents detailed case studies, take-home tips, and input from the experts, and will offer insights for risk managers, claims managers, safety professionals, lawyers, health care providers, vocational and return to work providers, human resource professionals, and more.
Want to attend Winter East in Spokane? Click here for our companion conference taking place on January 25, 2018.
Program Details:
- Registration and breakfast at 7:30 a.m.
- 8:00 a.m., Return to Work Risk Management, Michael Medrano, Workers' Compensation Administrator, The Boeing Company
- 9:00 a.m., Creating and Sustaining a Culture of Return to Work, Sheri Sundstrom, WSIA President and Workers' Compensation Manager, Hoffman Construction
- Networking Break
- 10:15 a.m., Legal & Case Law 2018 Key Updates, Aaron Bass and Sarah Cohen, Sather Byerly & Holloway
- 11:15 a.m., Achieving a Healthy Work Culture, Dr. Joseph Marth, Vice President of Business Solutions, Archbright
- Networking lunch at 12:15 p.m.
- 1:15 p.m., Claims and Disability Management: A Generational Approach, Rita Carson, SPHR, CPP, Senior Consultant for Learning and Development, Archbright
- 2:15 p.m., "Washington's New Paid Sick Leave Law," Tuyen Manikhoth, Outreach Specialist, Department of Labor & Industries
- Networking Break
- 3:30 p.m., "Legal & Compliance Perspectives: Voluntary Plans, Disability & Leave Management under the New Laws", Sarah Ewing, Sather Byerly & Holloway
- Adjourn at 4:30 p.m.
Additional Sponsors & Exhibitors
We are looking to showcase additional sponsors for the event - get your company's name out there and show your support of self-insurance in Washington!
Also, a limited number of exhibitor spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis. (Update: As of 12/01 all six exhibitor spaces have been reserved. If you would like to be placed on a waiting list, contact Kari).
Sponsorships and exhibitor spaces include one or more conference registration.
Click here for sponsorship & exhibitor information or contact Kari Heinold directly.
Venue Information
Safeco Field's Ellis Pavilion
1250 1st Avenue South, Seattle
Located on street level, by Third Base Entry Gate
Parking in the Safeco Field Garage, across street/skywalk from stadium on Edgar Martinez Drive, generously sponsored by Bock Consulting.
Continuing Education Credits
WSIA will award 7 CEC units with 1 being statutory for the Washington Workers' Compensation Professional (WWCP) requirements. The following additional credentials will be applied for and noted when awarded:
- L&I CEU - Applied for 7 Claims Management Credits
- CRC - Applied for 7 Credits
- SHRM / HRCI recertification credits - Approved for 7 Credits
- WSBA CLE, Applied for 7 Credits
Pricing
WSIA Members - $225, full breakfast and lunch included
Additional members from same organization - $150 each
Non-members - $350 (Interested in becoming a WSIA member? Click here for more info!)
Cancellation Information
A cancellation fee of $75 will be charged for cancellations received by January 5, 2018. This is to offset the cost of room rental, reserved meals, and conference material production. No credit will be given for cancellations made after January 5, 2018.