Implementation Telephone Seminars - Training Resources

Opportunities for Recycling Construction Waste and Demolition Debris ...econference will teach you about the C D industry and the implementation of different programs nationally to deal with this interest, and the need and general benefits of C D reuse and recycling. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to define what construction waste and demolition debris are and how they fit in the national waste picture. - You will be able to discuss the different market  more...

Creating and Using a Salary Increase Matrix ...implementation and best practices associated with a merit matrix. Implementing a merit matrix is one of the easiest and most direct ways to link pay with performance and manage turnover. Sharing of pitfalls that many companies encounter when implementing a matrix and how to avoid them will be addressed. The teleconference will provide insight into varying types of merit matrix models as well as  more...

Stark Act Update: Recent Changes and Operational Challenges BenefitsThe Stark Act is a very technical law that prohibits several common financial arrangements between physicians and entities to which they refer, including hospitals. If a physician has a financial arrangement with an entity that bills for or performs 'designated health services,' the financial arrangement will need to meet all components of an applicable exception. If the Stark Act is  more...

Employee Safety and Health Systems: Cutting Injuries Using the Team Approach ...ee safety and health system. With proper installation and implementation of the system described in this teleconference, you will see a 40 to 50 percent reduction in injuries within the first year of implementation. You will learn the importance of managing safety and health with the same emphasis that we manage all other aspects of the business and how to achieve this effort. As an added  more...

Water Supply and Groundwater Well Design ...hat illustrate the performance problems discussed and the implementation of solutions that helped address the specific performance issues. Learning Objectives - You will be able to analyze well design and construction. - You will be able to report well performance factors. - You will be able to examine well rehabilitation and long term monitoring. - You will be able to discuss chemical and  more...

Subleasing Issues In A Down and Recovering Market ...t every sublease angle has been explored, from consent to implementation. In this teleconference we will review and analyze each subletting issue in an office and retail lease from the point of view of all of the affected parties. Equitable compromises will be suggested in order to get through the lease negotiation process; however, the subtenant's increased leverage today is real and needs to  more...

Legal Issues Surrounding the Utilization and Maintenance of Computerized Medical Records ...ions that permit certain donations of EHR technology, the implementation and ongoing use of EHRs is expensive and raises many legal concerns. This teleconference will identify the key legal issues and pitfalls associated with using and maintaining EHR systems, with an emphasis on potential litigation issues. This teleconference is critical for hospitals considering an EHR implementation -  more...

Commodity Risks: How to Identify and Implement a Corporate Hedging Program BenefitsMany firms are unprepared to manage the risks associated with changes in commodity prices and their effect on the bottom line. Such firms often wonder if there is a way to manage the risk differently - could they identify the risk in advance, anticipate the impact and mitigate the changes such that their bottom line is preserved? Yes. This teleconference will help you identify the risks of  more...

Practical Transportation Design and Solutions: Concepts and Implementation BenefitsDue to the increasing age of our nation's transportation infrastructure, in conjunction with the increasing demand for travel, the need for ongoing road preservation, safety and mobility projects has continually increased. However, the long term availability of funds for such improvements continues to diminish. Typical planning and design approaches may prioritize projects at the planning  more...

Medical Identity Theft: Why You Must Prevent and How to Minimize Its Occurrence BenefitsMore and more patient information is being captured electronically, both within the provider setting and remotely from the patients themselves. Additionally, an increasing number of myriad touches of this data occur on a daily basis by various known and unknown entities, not all of whom are authorized or have a specific need to know. In this environment, ample opportunity exists for  more...

Effective Job Rotation Programs: Development and Implementation BenefitsThere is little argument that job rotations, stretch assignments and on-the-job development projects are some of the most effective development tools in the talent management arsenal today. However, the design of many programs currently in operation date back to a time when the speed of organizational change was much slower than it is today, when the pressures of global competition were  more...

Valuation and Reporting of Gifts and Service Donations ...noncash assets is likely to present challenges as well as implementation issues. After attending this teleconference, you will have a clear understanding of issues related to identify contributions and restrictions. We will discuss issues related to valuing and recording certain common donations of noncash items, such as pledges, stock, services and works of art. We will also discuss the impact  more...

New Regulations for the Credit Card Industry: Prepare Now and Avoid Penalties ...en to pay their bill. Card issuers will have to speed up implementation as certain provisions of the bill will go into effect in 90 days and other provisions will go into effect nine months from now. The Act places special emphasis on regulators to be accountable for enforcement of the law and contains increased penalties for card issuers that violate these new restrictions. To learn how you  more...

Introduction to New ICD-10 Coding: Preparing for Implementation ...nited States there have been a series of delays in the US implementation. As the US moves a lightening speed towards an electronic health record, there has been a renewed emphasis on transition since ICD-9-CM is not compatible with a true electronic health record. In January 2009, the Department of Health and Human Services published a Final Rule for the adoption of ICD-10 effective October 1,  more...

Enabling Loan Processes with Paperless Files nLenders today face a variety of challenges - loss mitigation, fraud detection, audit compliance, underwriting and risk mitigation; and access demands on loan documentation are greater than ever. This teleconference will help you understand the benefits and potential pitfalls of paperless loan files, the considerations that must be made in choosing and implementing paperless systems, and the ways  more...

Demand-Side Water Conservation Initiatives ...ater conservation and drought preparedness evaluation and implementation to help your organiza¬tion achieve water efficiency objectives. This teleconference will help your organization understand the factors causing the problems and provides tested, workable solutions to address them. Without demand side management the risks are costly and unmanageable impacts on the public water supply. n  more...

Utilizing Congestion Pricing to Reduce Traffic Congestion and Generate Infrastructure Revenue ...portation, recognize the potential benefits and potential implementation challenges of congestion pricing projects, and understand how to avail yourself of resources from the Federal Highway Administration to help them move forward with this approach. This teleconference is critical for state and local public officials and professionals seeking solutions to growing congestion and infrastructure  more...

Handling Federal Garnishments from Receipt to Termination nNearly every employer at one time or another has received a garnishment, whether for taxes, child support or general creditors. Failing to follow garnishment laws can be very costly for employers, and thus it is critical to carefully follow the requirements of any garnishment. This teleconference will explain the different kinds of garnishments under federal law and their use and limitations. It  more...

Roundabouts: Planning, Design Principles and Current Practices ...oundabout principles to assist you with proper roundabout implementation for better public acceptance, smoother roundabout operations, increased capacity and safety, less maintenance and less pollution. n nWhether you are new to roundabouts or an experienced design engineer, you will learn to understand the principles of safety behind the modern roundabout as well as specific design practices  more...

Green Contracting: the Federal Government's Procurement Policies ...l contractors will have questions regarding the effective implementation of the OFPP policy and will further be concerned as to whether its costs will impact their competitiveness or ability to perform economically. Additionally, the monitoring and reporting that the government will require will have an impact on time and costs and one wonders if contractual sanctions will be imposed for  more...

Pitfalls with Lean Implementation nAre you (or about to be) in the 90% lean failure group? In implementing lean, the cards are stacked against your success. The sad truth is this: eight or nine organizations of 10 who embark on implementing an improvement initiative like lean, Six Sigma or Lean Six Sigma FAIL to get the benefits they should. This wastes time and money, and disenfranchises the workforce. In extreme cases, it can  more...

Effective Job Cost Reports in Construction Project Management nIn today's fast-paced and complex construction environment, construction industry professionals require immediate access to timely and accurate information. One of the most important management tools available to project teams is the job cost report. Properly designed and used, the JCR can be a powerful document that provides an up-to-date snapshot of the project status that also highlights  more...