Safety
News & Updates
May 2023
Information--At A Glance
BWC Distance Learning
May 1-26 is Managed Care Organization (MCO) Open Enrollment.
The Ross County Safety Council has a new look!! Beginning in July, the new logo will be used on all Safety Council correspondence and marketing.
Welcome May
With the emergence of Spring, we are getting outside, at work and at home, and completing more tasks that may require us to work from heights or break out the old ladder.
This month we will hearing from BWC Safety Representative, Roger Hoback, on the importance of safety when working from heights as well as tips to avoid slips, trips, and falls.
Please register for the meeting at the following link. Remember, you may pay online when registered by clicking "make payment" on the registration page.
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Meet Our May Presenter!
Roger Hoback from Ohio BWC
Ohio Safety Council Leadership Conference
Wendi Bennett, Ross County Safety Council Program Manager, spoke at the 2023 Ohio Safety Council Leadership Conference on Monday, May 1, at the Columbus State Community College campus. Wendi presented on the topic of engaging members post-pandemic and making Safety Council a value-add for local employers.
The conference was a great opportunity to network with other Ohio Safety Council managers, BWC representatives, and steering committee members.
Wendi also served on the planning committee for this event.
Managed Care Organization (MCO) Open Enrollment NOW through May 26
What is an MCO? A Managed Care Organization is a company that works with government agencies to develop strong relationships and provide access to information and resources for its customers. MCO's work closely with BWC to provide important safety information, assist with claims management, and help workers transition back to work safely. The Ross County Safety Council is happy to partner with area MCOs to provide employers with resources and choice.
Working with an MCO can provide cost savings for your organization. Reach out to Wendi to get a referral.
Meeting Updates
Program year 2023 is winding down which means it's crunchtime to get those 10 meeting credits. The Ross County Safety Council has 2 regular meetings on the calendar; and 2 meetings have been added!
A third NARCAN & Harm Reduction workshop is scheduled for May. Registration details can be found in this newsletter.
As additional opportunity is available to attend A Community Conversation, slated for June 7, at Ohio University Chillicothe. The RCSC has joined as a co-sponsor of this event that is open to the community.
Upcoming Events
PY 2024 Updates
The Ross County Safety Council will kick off the new program year (PY24) on Thursday, July 13, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm, in Yoctangee Park.
BWC announced that the participation rebate will increase to 3% next program year!
Semi-Annual reporting will NOT be required!
The full meeting schedule will be posted to ROSSCOUNTYSAFETYCOUNCIL.COM in June
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