Factors Telephone Seminars

Understanding and Addressing Non-Suicidal Self Injury in Adolescents and Young Adults ...ofessionals understand basic NSSI epidemiology, contagion factors, and intervention strategies. It will emphasize the relationship between NSSI and suicide, common treatment approaches, and basic guidelines for detecting NSSI and productively intervening. NSSI is often hidden and is a source of shame for youth who habitually self-injure so early intervention strategies and use of 'respectful  more...

Effective Auditing of Physicians' Documentation BenefitsThe federal government's increasing interest in fraud, waste and abuse heightens the awareness of physician practices, both large and small, of the increasing scrutiny of physician documentation to support billings. In the past, audits are performed and physicians were lectured but all too often little improvement was noted. How can practices efficiently and effectively audit physician  more...

Wellness Programs: Rewards, Penalties, Legal Risks, and Legal Developments ...ntives, laws that prohibit discrimination based on health factors, and exceptions for certain wellness and supplemental plans. Employers that link wellness programs and incentives face a number of risks, from violating GINA and ADA claims to tax penalties for failing to properly report and withhold income and employment taxes. This audio conference is a must for those who advise employers on  more...

Strategies for Successful Mixed Use Development ...erence the urban fabric of our oldest cities. The driving factors behind the attraction to the mixed use model include current trends and attitudes toward a more urban lifestyle, changing demographics and psychographics, sustainable design trends and codification of the mixed use form in our development ordinances. Yet the current economic environment may provide even more significant  more...

Rain Water Harvesting ... officials and consultants in understanding the important factors in considering, planning, assessing and implementing rainwater harvesting projects. You will understand the key variables needed to assess the viability of rainwater harvesting and the keys to success for your facility. You will avoid making wrong decisions or having unrealistic expectations. You will also be given the tools to  more...

ALTA Policy, Endorsements and Transaction Strategies With Title Insurance ...l issues and practical considerations often coincide with factors that mask underlying real estate title impediments. Distinguishing among the array of popular endorsements and obtaining endorsements that matter will be discussed. This program is designed to discuss a wide range of title issues and their resolution using both the basic title insurance policy and expanded coverage alternatives.  more...

IRS Guidelines for Good Governance for 501(c)(3) Organizations ...ernance and accountability to the local community are key factors that may distinguish the tax-exempt sector from the taxable sector. The Internal Revenue Service, the press and others have linked the need for good governance to the quest for improved tax-exemption compliance. Much is made of the governance disclosure questions on the redesigned Form 990, annual return for tax-exempt  more...

Key Legal Distinctions Between Business Entities BenefitsA critical issue in starting any new business is to decide the best type of entity for the business. The choices can be numerous and bewildering, and the consequences of a wrong choice can be problematic. For example, for multi-owner businesses, the choices may include (depending on the relevant state): (i) general partnerships; (ii) limited liability partnerships; (iii) limited  more...

Workers' Compensation Issues for the Construction Industry ...includes a detailed discussion on experience modification factors (EMRs) and provides a simple explanation to both understand them, spot simple and the most frequent errors in their calculation, as well as the role of the EMR in safety and in the bidding process. We will also discuss specific tips to promote and distinguish your construction company to your insurance carrier to earn cost  more...

Drafting Document Retention Policies BenefitsThere can be little question in today's world that a thoughtful, well-designed document retention policy is a must for every corporation. Yet many have failed to take this important step to protect their companies. Many more have failed to effectively implement their document retention policies after they have been adopted. The cost of these shortcomings is significant. A corporation may  more...

Collateral Valuation in the New Economy ...ents understand how to deconstruct them to reveal the key factors in determining value. Collateral valuation today is less a function of appraisal methodologies than it is a legal exercise for structured finance and creditors' rights attorneys. In this audio conference, three industry professionals from Orrick, Herrington Sutcliffe LLP, one of the world's leading law firms in these areas,  more...

Brownfield Redevelopment and LEED in 2010: What Happens When You Mix Green and Brown? ...udio conference will help you understand the contributing factors to ROI of the maturing green building practices on brownfields. Many professionals in the real estate investment business have witnessed how the redevelopment of brownfields has increased over time due to the market realizing the ability to make a return on investment on contaminated properties. In effect, the value of a  more...

Risk Management in the Retention and Destruction of Medical Records ...ing the storage and destruction of medical records, other factors such as reimbursement and billing, accreditation and professional standards must be considered. This audio conference will help you understand what is considered a medical record, the laws and regulations applicable to the retention and destruction of medical records, and how to better manage the risk involved with the  more...

Recent Developments in Employer Liability for 401(k) Investments ...massive class action lawsuits - an ever-expanding list of factors bombards sponsors of 401(k) plans, and places companies and their management potentially in the cross hairs. From Enron, Worldcom and Sarbanes-Oxley, to the more recent massive class actions filed against Fortune 500 companies regarding 401(k) plan service fees, decision makers face increasingly tough choices and more difficult  more...

Land Development Right Transfer Issues and Complexities ...h legal considerations surrounding TDR and the 10 success factors found in the most successful TDR programs in the nation. In an effort to demystify TDR, you will learn how the critical TDR components are often identified in a community's adopted general plan. When that occurs, communities can develop and adopt a successful TDR program in relatively little time if elected officials are willing  more...

Implementing An Indoor Air Quality/Construction Hygiene Plan ...uding building materials, interior work and environmental factors. - You will be able to describe building material considerations and options. - You will be able to explain construction indoor air quality management before and during construction. This teleconference is designed for engineers, project managers, architects, presidents, vice presidents, contractors, subcontractors, building  more...

Implications of the Michigan Budget Shortfall ...teleconference will help shed some light on what economic factors go into the development of the state budget and the impact the current recession and budget shortfall is having on the citizens of Michigan. The teleconference will also examine some possible solutions and the impact that those solutions may have on our lives. This teleconference is designed for attorneys, tax managers,  more...

How to Save Millions in Claims Through Ergonomics and Injury Prevention ...f ergonomics and what the five most common workplace risk factors is that impact all jobs. Awareness of early signs and symptoms, and how to encourage early reporting is essential in an effective ergonomics process that works to prevent the onset of injuries leading to workers' compensation claims and rising costs. The teleconference also explains the benefits of using an ergonomics process to  more...

Understanding, Preventing and Addressing Well Performance Issues ...erm performance of wells requires an understanding of the factors that effect well performance. Problems with well performance are usually preventable and often start with well construction and development, and are then exacerbated by water quality conditions, well operation and rehabilitation efforts. This teleconference will discuss the key factors affecting well performance, including well  more...

Secondary Sources of Repayment Fundamentals ...ill provide practical, real world guidance for evaluating factors that impact the realizable value of collateral and guarantor capacity. The teleconference will focus on the importance of evaluating collateral and guarantors under stressed rather than normal conditions, and provide examples and cases to illustrate this type of analysis. This teleconference will also reinforce basic lending  more...

Working With Challenging Parents: Strategies and Techniques BenefitsProfessionals are often confronted with parents who seem to resist our best efforts to help their children. When tensions between you and a parent escalate and are not resolved, all parties lose out. Valuable time, resources and reputations can be snagged in a spiraling power struggle or in seemingly endless efforts to engage the demanding or avoidant parent. Staff can become demoralized,  more...

Challenges and Rights of the Subordinate Debt ... If a subordinate lender can adequately review those risk factors and can hedge against them, a portfolio of subordinate debt can be a successful one. This teleconference will explore the potential risks of making subordinate loans, bankruptcy considerations and how to diligence a prospective borrower. In addition, it will explore the various forms of subordinate debt and will review the  more...

Pros and Cons of Cost-Plus vs. Fixed Price Contracts ...sures, it is important that project participants know the factors to consider in choosing between these pricing approaches and to understand the advantages and disadvantages to each. The current economic situation has imposed great strains on the construction market. Every project and every industry participant has felt the impact. In this environment, it is critical for owners and contractors  more...

Asphalt vs. Concrete: Selection and Design Considerations ...oosing each material; design considerations of each; cost factors, including an example of a life cycle cost analysis; construction techniques and limitations; and maintenance and troubleshooting each material. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to review what a designer needs to know about concrete and asphalt. - You will be able to discuss mixtures and production. - You will be able to  more...

Living With Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act (UPMIFA) ...how new spending rules requiring application of the seven factors of prudence change the legal landscape for all nonprofit institutions. Learn how to draft around UPMIFA, conform to the new legal requirements and deal with the new and very different auditing requirements for financial statement preparation. Learn how to modify or eliminate outmoded and wasteful restrictions that hinder  more...

Retaining Wall and Slope Design Considerations BenefitsLow cost sites ideal for development are becoming scarce as growth continues to increase in high density population centers. As a result, sites considered less ideal (small sites, sites with limited right-of-way, and/or sites with excessive topographic relief, etc.) are becoming more attractive. As a result, the design and construction of retaining walls and slopes are becoming more  more...

Healthcare Self-Disclosure Update ...lth care providers have for voluntary disclosure? - What factors should health care providers consider when determining whether a potential violation should be reported? - How have these been changed by health care reform legislation and the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act? - How does the position of CMS alter the approach of a health care provider undertaking voluntary disclosure? - How  more...

Uncovering Workers' Compensation Fraud ...ers. Workers' compensation premiums are based on numerous factors, and as a result, filing fraudulent claims drives up premiums for all businesses. Additionally, businesses that don't have workers' compensation or report inaccurate payrolls are potentially able to under-bid legitimate businesses on jobs. This teleconference will help you understand what workers' compensation fraud is, what a  more...

Is Your Insurance Coverage Adequate? ...surance available in today's insurance markets; important factors in ensuring coverage for the proper parties (corporate and individual); key considerations in analyzing the proper scope of coverage as related to policy terms, conditions and exclusions; issues relevant to deciding the appropriate amounts of insurance coverage to maintain; and a discussion of alternative vehicles for  more...

Suicidology: Your Responsibilities for Protecting Your Clients and the Public ...e, it is necessary to identify, quantify and manage those factors that constitute clinical risk. This teleconference will focus on the recent research and findings in the area of suicide. Clinicians will learn contemporary methods of risk assessment, risk clarification, related clinical decision making, and short-term counseling and psychotherapy goals. Focus will be placed on identifiable  more...

Avoiding Reinjuries in Workers' Compensation Claimants ...leconference you will learn how to identify the potential factors for reinjury and what you can do to reduce the overall risk. Additionally, you will learn skills to help you interact more effectively with engineers, production managers, supervisors/foremen, and safety professionals. This teleconference will give you the skills and understanding to help reduce the risk injuries and in turn,  more...

Controlling Health Care Costs With Self-Funded Plan Options BenefitsThis teleconference will address questions an employer must answer when deciding to switch from a fully insured health plan arrangement to a self-insured arrangement. The speaker will cover different self-insured health plan options, for example, preferred provider, HMO, health savings accounts and health reimbursement arrangements. The importance of choosing a third-party administrator  more...

Design Codes and Standards for Noise Control nAcoustics strongly affects the human response to our environment and yet noise rises to the top of any list of user complaints in buildings. Complaints relate to poor hearing conditions, annoyance from neighbors, inadequate privacy, noisy mechanical equipment and a plethora of other issues. This teleconference will provide you with information on how to use building design to control sound and  more...

Demand-Side Water Conservation Initiatives ... existing and future water demands. Internal and external factors are causing water shortages, rate impacts, conflicts among neighboring water users, and both real and perceived unreliable water supplies. These circumstances are impacting businesses, homeowners, and the health and security of our modern existence. Brown and Caldwell is helping utilities, government agencies and private  more...

More Affordable and Sustainable Communities: The Role of Good Design for Workforce Housing nYou will see at least three dozen case studies of completed affordable workforce housing developments which were well-received by their neighbors and residents. These will be explained using images of plans and photos of the completed developments. This teleconference will help you understand how to successfully organize a community to engage rationally and creatively in the design of new housing  more...

Real Estate Market Studies: Critical Decision Tool or Superfluous Information? ...o pass the market study hurdle during due diligence. What factors impact the applicability, reliability and timeliness of these market studies? This teleconference will help real estate professionals identify the best providers of market studies, formulate a scope of work to suit the needs of the assignment, assist the consultant without clouding the conclusions and understand the output. You  more...

Floodproofing Fundamentals: Design Methods to Reduce Flood Damages nProblem: Floods are the most common natural disaster in the United States. According to the National Flood Insurance Program, more than 80 percent of the natural disaster losses in the United States are caused by flooding. Over the past 10 years, the National Weather Service estimates that flood losses have averaged more than $4 billion a year nationwide. Various government and insurance groups  more...

Mitigating the Impact of Construction Projects: Hurdles to Project Success ...on, water resource and erosion control, traffic, economic factors and public relations. The best method of controlling these impacts is avoiding them altogether; however, that may not be practical or attainable. The alternative is to mitigate these impacts to a level where they are acceptable. You'll also learn about planning and logistics for prevention and proactive mitigation of impacts as  more...

Reducing Insulin Errors ...ert medications. This teleconference will investigate the factors that contribute to insulin errors, practices that can be implemented to reduce errors and characteristics of a safety conscious culture. n nLorman Business Center, Inc. dba Lorman Education Services, Eau Claire, Wisconsin is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Wisconsin Nurses Association Continuing  more...

Multiplaintiff Settlement Negotiations ...e action, and their opponents seek to capitalize on those factors. Employers face numerous practical and legal problems in attempting to settle such litigation, even where the core economic factors make settlement otherwise plausible. This teleconference will address those practical and legal considerations. The teleconference will help participants understand when and how best to approach such  more...

Effective Program Evaluation for Nonprofits nThe importance of evaluating your nonprofit cannot be underestimated! The data you collect and analyze will let you know the extent to which you have met your goals and objectives, how your clients feel about your organization and its services, whether you are using quality processes, what you can celebrate and how you can improve! Effective evaluations can also tell you about the program design  more...