Successful Telephone Seminars - Training Resources

Best Practices in Nursing Documentation: Writing Effective and Legal Proof Notes ...lifies for 1.5 contact hours. To receive a certificate of successful completion, you are required to complete and return an evaluation form. Planning Panel Members are: Kerri Crank, BSN, Robert Kerbell, Jodi Hamm, Michelle Shepherd and Andrea Helland. There are no conflicts of interest to report. There was no commercial support received for the planning of this program. No endorsement of  more...

Access Management Design and Development ... design and access development is crucial in delivering a successful project to your client. Driveway access to a site can have positive or negative consequences on the amount of potential business a retail site can expect, and at the same time, elimination of a driveway for a public roadway project can potentially delay a public benefit project for years. This teleconference will provide the  more...

Challenges and Rights of the Subordinate Debt ...ge 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 ultimate hedge for subordinate lenders, the intercreditor agreement. Attorneys,  more...

De-Escalation Tactics When Responding to Individuals with Mental Illnesses ..., if they become necessary. When the public is witness to successful verbal de-escalation, they better understand and respect the challenges facing an officer, which contributes to future officer safety. Successful verbal de-escalation also sets a precedent with emotionally disturbed people who are likely to have many encounters with law enforcement officers. At the next meeting, they are more  more...

Documentation and Proof of Construction Delay ...the key terms, important contract provisions and the most successful approaches to the determination of delay. It will include a discussion of the importance of the critical path, the importance of the contemporaneous documentation and the pitfalls associated with discredited analytical techniques. It will also describe the underlying legal concepts and decisions. Step-by-step, real-life  more...

Employee Wages: Administration of Caps, Freezes, Reductions and Furloughs BenefitsEmployers continue to search for ways to control payroll costs in response to economic uncertainty. Layoffs and force reductions have pared many workforces to the bone, but the pressure to manage costs is relentless. Adjustments to compensation and to working time can be viable alternatives to job cuts, but they are not without legal risk. This teleconference will address the legal and  more...

Basics of Reverse Osmosis for Brackish Groundwater Treatment ...application problems. Our faculty will review examples of successful installations as well as problems encountered and countermeasures. You'll learn about the use of newer, energy-efficient membranes and how they can improve water quality at lower cost. You will learn about potential pitfalls and get suggestions on how to avoid these problems. This teleconference will also discuss software and  more...

Contractor Selection ...nals, lenders and other professionals are important for a successful project, in these 'watch the bottom line' times, the contractor you place in charge of the work is the most important person on the project. This teleconference will assist you review the key issues on contractor selection and raise important points for the negotiation of construction contracts. Learning Objectives - You will  more...

15- Minute Expert Adult Patient Assessments: Practical Strategies, Tips, and Updates for Health Care Professionals ...lifies for 1.5 contact hours. To receive a certificate of successful completion, you are required to complete and return an evaluation form. Planning Panel Members are: Kerri Crank, BSN, Robert Kerbell, Jodi Hamm, Michelle Shepherd and Andrea Helland. There are no conflicts of interest to report. There was no commercial support received for the planning of this program. No endorsement of  more...

The Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act: Application to Condominiums and Single Family Homes ...ndo units or homes to increase the developer's chances of successful deflection of allegations of ILSA violation. Failing to have properly drafted contracts for condo units or homes, or a HUD registration, is a common error of developers and exposes them to individual rescission actions and sometimes class action suits on a broad scale. Finally, the issue of piggyback exemptions will be  more...

Efficiency Estimations and Payback Periods for New Equipment BenefitsEnergy savings is possible for nearly every electric motor application but there are obstacles to buying and installing a higher efficiency motor. Practical considerations of the real world such as initial purchase, accounting system roadblocks, and installation and operating cost, must be part of the decision process. This teleconference will explain basic principles of electric motor  more...

Construction Recordkeeping and Documentation Requirements for Government Contracts ...ystematic records retention policy is a hallmark of every successful business, it is also a mandatory condition of contracting with the federal government. Federal laws and regulations require federal contractors, including construction contractors, to maintain certain records related to the contract for a specific number of years. Consequently, federal contractors are well advised to establish  more...

Foreclosing on Real and Personal Property Collateral: What You Need to Know ...that requires a good deal of planning in order to reach a successful outcome. This teleconference will help the people responsible for loan workout and enforcement evaluate their positions and formulate and execute foreclosure plans for loans secured by both real and personal property. It will also touch on issues relating to resale of foreclosed property. Attorneys, presidents, vice  more...

Setting the Stage for Rehiring: Logistic and Liability Issues ...ing. Topics to be covered include setting the stage for a successful rehire process, identifying which employees to rehire, dealing with employees who are not rehired, and logistical issues from communications to benefits issues and reintegrating employees back into the organization. We will also cover legal obligations and liabilities that can arise during the rehire process and tips to  more...

Form-Based Coding: An Alternative to Conventional Zoning ...g the process will provide you with a clear path toward a successful form-based code. Legal and practical considerations associated with adopting form-based zoning regulations will be reviewed. Form-based provisions may not fit neatly into a municipality's existing zoning and subdivision framework. Practitioners must consider a variety of legal issues, such as the municipality's general  more...

Developing a Pay-for-Performance Plan BenefitsPay-for-performance plans are like motherhood and apple pie - everyone agrees with the concept, but not everyone can achieve the desired results. This teleconference will present the concept of pay-for-performance and its relationship to the compensation strategy. You will learn about the various performance-based plans that can be developed within base salary and variable pay components,  more...

Influenza: Seasonal to Pandemic ...lifies for 1.5 contact hours. To receive a certificate of successful completion, you are required to complete and return an evaluation form. Planning Panel Members are: Kerri Crank, BSN, Robert Kerbell, Jodi Hamm, Erica Rokus/Michelle Shepherd and Andrea Helland. There are no conflicts of interest to report. There was no commercial support received for the planning of this program. No  more...

Prevailing Wage Law--An Understanding of The Davis-Bacon Act ...of recoverable damages and attorneys' fees awarded to the successful litigants and their attorneys - in addition to the substantial amount of legal fees and administrative costs incurred by contractors in defending these actions. The U.S. Department of Labor and the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs have also become increasingly vigilant in their investigation and enforcement of  more...

Legal Issues Surrounding the Utilization and Maintenance of Computerized Medical Records ...You will learn risk management strategies for structuring successful EHR initiatives, when electronic data preservation measures must be put in place and practical advice regarding anticipated litigation issues. This program is a must in light of the move to universal electronic health care records and the national changes to the rules of discovery. Medical records directors, business and  more...

From TV to Twitter: Working With the Media During a Crisis ...of crisis communications. You will learn the five keys to successful crisis communications, including what you need to do before a crisis strikes, as well as how to conduct effective interviews and news conferences, perform like a pro on television, deliver the perfect sound bite and prevent being misquoted. Public relations directors, information officers, city managers, city administrators,  more...

Collective Bargaining and Construction Labor Contracts ... avoid the pitfalls and liabilities that could hinder the successful operation of their business. Learning Objectives - You will be able to summarize the National Labor Relations Act. - You will be able to explain union relationships in the construction industry. - You will be able to operate under a construction labor contract. - You will be able to describe double breasting. Construction  more...

Gift Acceptance Policies for Public Charities and Tax-Exempt Organizations ... pitfalls, enhance its donor relationships and run a more successful development program. This teleconference will address the issues that should be covered in a basic gift acceptance policy for a public charity, as well as some of the nuances involved in more complicated gifts. Accountants, CPAs, executive directors, attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, accounting managers, officers,  more...

Managing Post-Construction Claims ...that arise after project completion can ruin a previously successful job. Such claims arise from a host of problems, such as physical failures, unpaid lower tier contractors, undiscovered defects of design and construction, and personal injuries. Taking steps to avoid such claims is prudent but companies also need strategies to deal with claims that inevitably arise. This teleconference will  more...

Understanding the Complexities of OCIPs and CCIPs Insurance Programs ...need to be addressed and resolved in order to implement a successful program. If you are involved in planning or negotiating a construction project of any significance, you should attend this teleconference. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to manage and construct a better OCIP. - You will be able to identify and deal with common coverage gaps. - You will be able to review safety plan  more...

Successful Strategies for Shortening the Sales Cycle BenefitsIf we could take more control and shorten the sales cycle, we would earn more money, sell more and make our companies more profitable. In this teleconference, you will learn how to analyze your sales process and actively engage the prospect with each and every contact.  more...

Automated Meter Reading and Advanced Metering Infrastructure: A Guide for Municipal Water and Energy Utilities ...nd business case for AMR/AMI? What does it take to have a successful advanced metering system project? Advanced metering systems are evolving to meet municipal needs for efficient customer service, infrastructure management and conservation. But, acquiring and successfully integrating automatic meter reading/advanced metering infrastructure presents unique challenges to municipal utilities.  more...

Effective Management of Off-Site Employees BenefitsHaving employees telecommute has evolved from being a personal convenience to a good business strategy, and now taking our current economic challenges it is a business necessity. It has become an imperative to effectively manage employees who are not reporting daily to the normal work site. This 90-minute teleconference will discuss how to properly manage off-site employees, the pitfalls  more...

5 Principles for Successful Design-Build Projects ... a design-build approach to maximize the probability of a successful project in either the private or the public sector and how to select an appropriate contract format. Learning Objectives - You will be able to propose potential risks in design-build. - You will be able to apply design-build in the public sector. - You will be able to compile contract provisions. - You will be able to  more...

Infection Control Programs ...revention program and promote the collaborative nature of successful improvement processes. Lorman Business Center, Inc. dba Lorman Education Services is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Wisconsin Nurses Association Continuing Education Approval Program Committee, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.  more...

Paperless Payroll: Essentials to a Seamless Transition BenefitsIn today's economic environment, every organization is looking to reduce costs. Paperless processes have the potential to be a healthy boost to the bottom line without eliminating employees. The notion of paperless payroll has come a long way since the introduction of direct deposit in the 1970's, but despite the advances, most companies are still distributing paper checks, pay advices and  more...

Value Engineering Change Proposals in Government Contracting ...rds of Contract Appeals. Key suggestions for establishing successful VE programs within your company will be discussed. This teleconference is critical for contracting personnel so they can ensure that appropriately submitted VECPs will benefit the contractor, both in terms of increased efficiency, as well as financial gain. Learning Objectives: - You will be able to paraphrase VECP  more...

Building Information Modeling: Planning, Design and Legal Considerations nWhether you are an owner, a designer or a builder, you need information about building information modeling. The good news is that there is lots of information out there; the bad news is that much of it is not useful. No one knows everything about BIM but we can start by talking about authoritative sources for BIM information, then sprinkle in some basic BIM concepts. Information will be  more...

Pervious Pavement Alternatives nPorous pavements are becoming one of the most important tools for meeting nonpoint source pollution goals, building low-impact developments and rehabilitating cities in a sustainable manner. However designers, developers and municipal officials are reluctant to use porous pavements until numerous questions about their practicality and feasibility are answered. This teleconference conveys the  more...

Preventing Workers' Compensation Abuse nNationwide, workers' compensation abuse costs the insurance industry billions of dollars each year. It is sometimes called "The Hidden Tax" because each of us absorbs these monies in the costs of goods and services each year. This teleconference will give you a better understanding of workers' compensation abuse, keys to a successful investigation and how to avoid claim pitfalls. This  more...

How To Prevent Construction Projects From Going Bad ... project and of the fundamentals necessary to implement a successful project. n nTopic areas will include a discussion on defining success and how to plan for it from both the perspective of the owner and the contractor, ways to manage risk through key contract provisions and project management tools, and how the surety's ability to perform may be affected by the actions of the parties during  more...

Developing an Effective Property Management Plan nThe world of real estate and finance has changed dramatically. Are you interested in making more money? Having more free time? Living life with less stress? If you are a professional HOA property or community manager, or if you are thinking of becoming a HOA property manager, you will want to know what's new in property management. Become acquainted with the newest technology and how you can  more...

Escrow Basics: The Keys to Successful Real Property Closings ...edge to obtain this goal but MUCH MORE - how to make it a successful, memorable and pleasant experience. Learn what escrow is, its role and the closing process. Both loan and sale escrow transaction are covered with emphasis on our current economy's most common escrows (REOs, bank owned and short sales) and how they compare to the traditional seller/buyer escrows. RESPA guidelines and pitfalls  more...

SAS 70 Requirements, Obligations, and Audit Survival Best Practices ...activities can help satisfy these customers' concerns. To successfully navigate the SAS 70 audit process, it is important to know as much as possible about what a SAS 70 is, what auditors are looking for and how to support a successful SAS 70 audit process. This teleconference is critical for those who have been identified as the accountable resource for a service organization's regulatory  more...

Patients' Rights Update ...lifies for 1.5 contact hours. To receive a certificate of successful completion, you are required to complete and return an evaluation form. Planning Panel Members are: Kerri Crank, BSN, John Busch, JD, Robert Kerbell, Jodi Hamm, Erica Rokus/Michelle Shepherd and Andrea Helland. n nThere are no conflicts of interest to report. There was no commercial support received for the planning of this  more...

Successful Strategies for Controlling Workers' Compensation Costs nMaintaining workers' compensation insurance is a necessary cost of business, but how do you stop the costs from spinning out of control? An effective workers' compensation program will utilize the available remedies to achieve the goals of reducing injuries, reducing benefit payment and reducing unsuccessful litigation results. This 90-minute teleconference will review the myths and  more...

More Affordable and Sustainable Communities: The Role of Good Design for Workforce Housing ...ents. This teleconference will help you understand how to successfully organize a community to engage rationally and creatively in the design of new housing developments which meet the needs of the developers, neighbors and future residents. To avoid lengthy and contentious public review procedures, these methods have proven to help expedite the design and public review process, saving time and  more...

FDCPA Claims Based on Collection Letters nThe collection of debts and judgments is a challenge for most businesses even when the economy is healthy. However, during times of economic slowdown and recession, you will face a higher volume of slow-pay and no-pay problems with both vendors and customers. This teleconference is designed to provide an overview of the Federal Fair Debt Practices Act; an explanation of key terms and definitions  more...

Understanding Warranties and Guarantees in the Standard AIA Contract ...k periods and the limitations on each is critical to both successful negotiation of a construction contract and the successful completion of a construction project. This teleconference will help you understand the issues concerning warranties and call-back periods, including the legal limitations on them, which will in turn allow you to adequately negotiate and enforce or comply with those  more...

Supply Chain Strategies in a Down Economy ...atching what you are buying to what you really need to be successful? Do you have visibility into your spend? Are you actively working with your end users and suppliers to drive costs out of the process? These are just some of the strategies that we will cover during this teleconference. Real-world case studies will be used to demonstrate how other leading corporations are leveraging these  more...

Strategies for Successful Mixed Use Development ...rm in our development ordinances. Planning and design for successful mixed use projects in today's environment is a complex matrix of skill sets and necessary collaborations between design professionals, developers, leasing agents, tenants, municipal planners, land use attorneys, local government and communities. This teleconference prompts discussion of challenges you face and opportunities  more...

Conducting Successful HR Audits nIncreasingly, human capital is an organization's most important asset - it's certainly one of its largest expenses. Yet many of the management techniques and assessment tools used to manage and assess other assets and processes of the organization have not been applied to HR. That is changing. As the implications and risks of misaligned, mismanaged and unlawful employment practices become more  more...

Reducing Insulin Errors ...lifies for 1.5 contact hours. To receive a certificate of successful completion, you are required to complete and return an evaluation form. Planning Panel Members are: Kerri Crank, R.N., MSN, FNP, CSN, John Busch, JD, Robert Kerbell, Jennifer Janiak, Christine Todd Medina and Andrea Helland. n nThere are no conflicts of interest to report. There was no commercial support received for the  more...

Writing the Critical Teacher Evaluation nThe act of teaching is what finally determines the success or failure of the school. To that end, a well-developed and wisely used evaluation system is the most important tool of school administration. Teacher associations will (appropriately) protect memberships from evaluations that are poorly constructed or poorly delivered. Teacher associations also understand the importance of working with  more...

Successful PTO Programs Benefits This teleconference will explore the various options that you face regarding time off issues, including vacations and absences due to illness. The legal obligations that such policies implicate will be explored. You will come away with an understanding of the kinds of programs that have proved successful, how to design one that meets your needs and satisfies your legal obligations, and  more...