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s Play It Safe Actively Managing Medical Treatment How you manage the treatment of injuries or illnesses can play a major role in controlling medical and indemnity expenses. (lost time, disability, etc.) Specific practices should include: n Develop and enforce a claim management program that outlines guidelines for supervisors to be in periodic contact with injured employees. These guidelines should actively demonstrate the dealership���s concern for the well-being and quick recovery of the employee. n Interview local physicians to identify a list of sources for your employee to consider if treatment is sought for an injury. n Direct injured employees to a PPO network of physicians for treatment (if allowed in your jurisdiction). n Invite local physicians to tour your facilities to learn firsthand about job tasks and physical demands. Modified Duty Programs Developing and enforcing a written Modified Duty program to return an injured employee to work as soon as practical is critical to reducing the overall cost of the claim. Lastly, the dealership should provide documented management training of these requirements and enforce annual performance goals to effectively administer the program���s guidelines. This training can help prevent the mismanagement of claims and potentially help defend negligence claims by the injured employee. n This document is made available by Sentry Insurance a Mutual Company and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively ���SIAMCO���) with the understanding that SIAMCO is not engaged in the practice of law, nor is it rendering legal advice. The information contained in this document is of a general nature and is not intended to address the circumstances of any particular individual or entity, nor the best practices applicable to any particular individual or entity. Legal obligations may vary by state and locality, and best practices are unique to specific items and situations. No one should act on the information contained in this document without advice from a local professional with relevant expertise. As the endorsed P&C carrier for the AED, Sentry Insurance offers superior coverage options and services to meet your dealership needs. Randy Dombrowski is Sentry���s lead account executive responsible for maintaining the AED/Sentry relationship. As the endorsed P&C carrier for AED, Sentry Insurance offers superior coverage options and services to meet your dealership needs. Eric Stiles is Sentry���s lead Account Executive responsible for maintaining the AED/Sentry relationship. He can be reached at eric.stiles@sentry.com. Leverage your bottom line... with every lift! At Vacuworx, the objective is very simple ��� to provide the safest, most efficient heavy-duty lifting equipment in the industry. Vacuworx lifters increase load and unload cycles 7-12 times, with a fraction of the number of ground personnel vs. ...the global leader in innovative lifting solutions. Phone 1-918-259-3050 | requests@vacuworx.com | www.vacuworx.com 10105 East 55th Place, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74146 USA conventional methods. Vacuworx offers financing and rental options, and our service and parts departments are available 24/7 365 days a year. With 14 years of proven track record, no one offers a better selection or quality than Vacuworx. April 2013 | Construction Equipment Distribution | www.cedmag.com | 19 18_Play_it_Safe_feature_KP.indd 19 3/25/13 12:00 PM