What the professional liability insurance and do I really need?

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What the professional liability insurance and do I really need? - professional liability

If you offer specialized services such as consulting, teaching or professional advice to customers, you are automatically kept at a level higher level of law and the responsibility. Your company may be held responsible if a customer claims that an error, omission or negligence due to your poor performance or failure to provide the level of advice or service that was provided led to their financial loss. Errors and Omissions Liability Liability aka Professional meets not covered by a general liability policy situations that deals with events related to property damage and personal injury.

errors and omissions protects professional business by protecting their assets and paying for defense and potentially costly legal fees if a customer makes a claim. It protects the professional customers by ensuring that there will be sufficient funds to pay the damages incurred if the professional services are considered defective.

We often associate the word "professional" with the doctors, lawyers, accountants, engineers or others who need education and extensive training to perform their functions, but it does no need to be a doctor or lawyer to have exposure to professional liability. Virtually every business that performs a service or provides professional advice to a client in exchange for financial compensation can be continued on the basis that he failed in his professional obligations.

In some provinces (such as Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan), errors and omissions is mandatory for professionals such as financial advisors and estate planners. Many professional associations (such as the Council of Ontario real estate or the Alberta Human Resources Institute), have mandated the obligation to carry errors and omissions in order to practice in their fields. We recommend that you check your provincial legislation or your professional association / group whether or not you need to make errors and omissions insurance.

Other types of professionals who might need errors and omissions are IT / Computer Consultants, Software Developers, architects and engineers, health professionals, Interior Designers, Management Consultants, Advisers and mediation specialists, web hosting companies, Oil & Gas Consultants, Advertising Agencies, wedding Planners, travel Agencies, etc.

key features of Errors and Omissions policy:

Claims-Made: political claims-made protects the insured against claims or incidents that are reported while the policy is in force; virtually all errors and Omissions policies today are provided on a claim form. To establish a blanket, three conditions must be met :.

  • A policy should be in place at the time an application is made
  • Many policies specify a retroactive date in the statements that should be the creation date of your claims submitted first errors and omissions policy; a retroactive date should remain the same each time your policy is renewed. A retroactive date or date of earlier facts must be present on the policy and it must be dated at least as far as the services giving rise to such claim were provided.
  • And early notification of the claim to the insurer.

Limits and deductibles:

  • most errors and omissions policies have a claim Each / Each occurrence limit is the maximum an insurer will pay for damages resulting from a single loss.
  • policy may also contain an aggregate limit which is the insurer will pay for all damages resulting from any claims / losses combined in a policy year.
  • costs of defense may be subject to specified limits for each claim / each occurrence and aggregate.
  • Some errors and political omissions may have a deductible is the amount you must pay out of pocket for each claim or loss before your insurance will be applicable

Defense :. one of the key features of a policy errors and omissions is a legal defense in case of disaster. The legal costs associated with defending a claim (justified or not) can be considerable; if the defense was not covered by your policy, you would be stuck paying from your own pocket defense costs. According to the specific conditions of the policy (if the defense is inclusive of the limits or outside the specified limits), it may or may not erode the limits of your coverage.

A form of standard or policy wording does not exist in errors & omissions world; it varies enormously from one language to another. If you are a "professional traditional" like a doctor or a lawyer, you can get specific errors and omissions policy to your profession. For all other (as a management consultant, real estate agent or even a photographer), is a professional various wording of responsibility. There is no "one size fits all" errors and omissions policy

The above information is found not exhaustive or complete !; there are many extra features and variations for each errors and omissions language and politics, including definitions and exclusions that must be carefully considered. Talk to your broker and confirm that you are insured on a policy form suitable as related to your profession, exposures and risks

Blog Author :. Aliya Daya | Commercial Account Executive | Rogers Insurance Ltd.

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Survival Guide claims Auto

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Survival Auto Claims Guide

It was 4:56 p.m.. You had a very long day. You found yourself stuck on Deerfoot Trail by the Calf Robe bridge like hundreds of other drivers. Traffic was just not going anywhere. You started thinking about what was left to do for you today: let your dog out and go to the grocery store to pick up some milk. You just wanted out of there. You just wanted to go home. At that time, traffic finally began to move along. What inexplicable sense of relief. You have a little excited. You released your brake and stepped on the accelerator. Unfortunately, you misjudged how far the traffic going and how slippery the road was. The next thing you know ... you hit the car in front of you.

What you gonna do? If you call 911? Or, if you keep your mouth shut to the scene to avoid putting yourself in a detrimental position

Here are some tips for you:

Calm down! Take a deep breath.

You need a mind clearer than ever! Do not let your adrenaline get the better of you and put yourself in harm ways!

Assess the situation carefully.

Look at your environment and make sure you're not put you further damage before leaving the vehicle! If the road conditions are not safe for you to go out, stay in the vehicle if it is not going to put any other danger. While you do not have to stay where you are and call 911 on every single collision if the collision caused serious injury or substantial damage to your vehicle, then you will need to call 911.

Take pictures

well, it's 2015. You have a smart phone, right? Take your phone and start taking photos - not selfies, but capture the scene: the license plate of the third party (if they hit and run), where a third of the vehicle is located to the lines traffic and other accessories from a few feet away from different angles, the third vehicle damage from different angles, where your car is in relation to traffic lines and other accessories from a few feet away from different angles, damage the vehicle from different angles, and all other important traffic devices.

Collect information

you do not know what's important when you need them. Look around to see if there may be witnesses who were present at the scene. Ask their name and contact information. It will be better for their business cards. the exchange contact and insurance information with the driver of the third party. You should apologize or be confrontational. All you do is to collect the information for your insurer to manage demand further. You will need the third party's name, phone number, address, vehicle information (year, make, model and serial number) and insurance information (name of the insurance company, policy number and expiry date). Again, our modern technology can potentially save the day. Take pictures of the pilot's license of the third party, vehicle registration, pink card and business cards. All information discussed here are available.

So what's next?

If anyone can drive very well with no injuries and there is no need to call 911 at the location, you can go after gathering all the information discussed above. So what's next? Want to go to the nearest police station to file a police report. If you experience some stiffness and want to be cautious, you can go to the nearest medical center to have quick control.

Report of the claim

Call your broker or directly to your insurance company. If it is after business hours, most companies have some after-hour or 24-hour claim line. They provide all the information you have about the incident. A complaint manager will contact you to a detail in the following business day

Thomas Ng - .. Specialist claims, claims In-House

Six reasons why you should consider an independent insurance broker

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An interesting article in Bloomberg Business Week (October 21 to 27, 2013) revealed that the 27-year survival rate for community banks the United States were significantly higher than for large banks. In addition, smaller banks have significantly less bad loans by any measure relative to large banks.

Reply "why" leads to a curious explanation which is highly parallel what is happening in the insurance sector. According to experts, small banks seem to have the advantage because they have access to information "non quantitative" (a fancy way of saying that they know their customers.) Accordingly, these small banks include community local better and are meeting the needs of their customers (eg the unique things happening in the community: Alberta flooding or hail storms causing major damage, etc.) smaller banks are more rooted in the community local, they make decisions based on their intimate knowledge of the local community, not far from headquarters. Theoretically, the big banks are too distant from the client (despite the fact that they were likely the most sophisticated data mining, hire more expensive talent, or spend more money on promotion).

Some challenges biggest brokerages:

  1. headquarters are usually very far from the majority of the communities they serve (eg :. some companies have their headquarters in one country and operates worldwide)
  2. low retention rate. (For example, when a company has 50,000+ employees, you'll probably have several account executives will cross your path, which can be frustrating as a client.)
  3. difficulty in complying with regulations in countries / communities they operate within. (For example:.. If the Tier-1 HQ'd brokerage in New York, they will not necessarily be above the rules in Olds, Alberta)
  4. management fenders. (For example: .. It is no secret that insurance is highly competitive, with companies competing for talent management fenders can really affect the operation of a firm)

representatives of the Society of Tier-1 brokerage urge customers of a certain size that avail of their capabilities globally, as to be accessible through them. But here's why consider smaller may be a better option :.

  1. They are closer to the community in which they operate and therefore more sensitive to customer needs
  2. They historically enjoy a higher retention rate this means that fewer turnovers result in stronger relationships between customers and account representatives.
  3. They have the same access to specialized markets in places such as London or New York.
  4. They generally employed owners.
  5. They have an intimate knowledge of customer needs and understand the impact of their decisions. Whereas other deleted Tier 1 companies often make decisions that affect their clients without considering the repercussions.
  6. They often have the ability to make decisions quickly, while larger outfits usually have to delay until the head office can examine.

There are other factors at play when considering a smaller holding in a larger, but the general conclusion is that bigger is not always better consider the seven points listed above. it is no coincidence that smaller outfits like Rogers Insurance and Irridium continued stable growth path, while big international companies have been met with challenges in Alberta. Think and consider local brokerages who have employees who live and work in the community. In partnership with a smaller brokerage, you are not missing on the capabilities or achieve; but it does promise an improved partnership with people who have an acute understanding of your needs

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* Photo :. . Rogers Insurance joined guests at a post-flood relief "Thank you" party - they even brought an ice cream truck! (Read about it here.)

This position is advisory in nature. It is offered as a resource to use with your insurance professional and legal advisors in the development of a loss control program. This guide is necessarily general in content, and intended as an overview of the risks and legal risks discussed here. It should not be relied upon as legal advice or a definitive statement of the law in any jurisdiction. For such advice, an applicant, insured or any other reader should consult their own legal counsel. No responsibility will be taken because of the information in this document contains.

What CASL mean for Canadian companies?

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What CASL mean for Canadian companies? - aa1

In recent weeks, you've probably been inundated with emails individual and ask you to consent to receive further email communications from them. If you are not already aware, it is because of CASL :. The Anti-Spam Legislation Canada entered into force July 1, 2014

Referred to as one of the strictest anti-spam legislation worldwide, CASL prevents individuals and companies send commercial electronic messages without the express or implied consent.

Essentially, the objectives of CASL business by commercial electronic message (CEM). EMC is a message sent by any means of telecommunication, including text, sound, voice or image message. It refers to any transaction, act or conduct that is of a commercial nature, whether or not the person who runs expects the result to be profit.

The CASL companies take seriously because it has financial implications as penalties start rolling on (July 1, 2014: administrative sanctions take effect 1; July 2017 civil sanctions take effect.)

for example: whoever violates CASL is responsible for an administrative monetary penalty. The maximum penalty for an individual is $ 1,000,000, while the maximum penalty for a corporation is $ 10,000,000. Also note, the directors and company executives who commit violations of CASL will also be liable if they directed, authorized, assented to violate CASL.

The steps on what you can do to prepare:

Get the express consent of each contact you want to communicate with via EMC. You can do this by clearly identifying the items (computer graphics) :.

(1) The purpose for which consent is sought
(2) clearly identify the person or the person / company with the name of consent is requested.
(3) Include address and contact information in the message.
(4) Add an unsubscribe mechanism in your email.
(5) Maintain an updated database.
(6) If you run a business, make sure your business insurance including cyber liability

For more information :. frequently asked questions about Anti-Spam Legislation Canada

For resources ready for use, please click here.

Contact Rogers Insurance Ltd., to learn more about the CASL compliance and how to properly secure your business against potential litigation and penalties.

If you serve liquor at your business event, here are some things you should know.

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If you serve liquor at your business event, here are some things you should know. - aa1

With the season fast approaching holiday season, we thought it would be a good reminder to review risk control methods that can help reduce exposure your business to liability. And although traditionally the responsibility of alcohol is considered an exposure that only restaurants, bars and pubs are worrying, companies functions where alcohol is served may also be exposed to the same host liability .

Recent court cases in Canada have established that the employer arranges a party where alcohol is served, you have a "duty of care" for the safety of your employees and participants (this also applies to the . off-site activities such as social functions)

some risk control methods to help reduce the exposure of the company to liability:

• Establish the policy of the corporate governing employee conduct at social events and ensure that your employees are aware of these policies. This should reflect any social event if you are the host of the event or your employee represents the company to another event.
• Remind employees that they must behave and act responsible at all times, not to over-indulge, set a limit and establish how they will get home if they have been drinking.

• Before the event, if people intend to drink and how they will get home. Will they need a taxi? Do they have a designated driver? Is there someone they will call at the end of the night for a pickup? If so, register their name and number so you can call if you have to

At corporate events, you should note the following :.

• The events should take place in non-business places and after hours.
• Employers hosting a party should use professional services companies to provide and serve liquor. Third party companies should also be required to provide proof of insurance before the event
• The servers must have their certificate of formation of alcohol .. (For example: ProServe)
• No person shall be served to the point where they are drunk
• beverage Food and non-alcoholic should be available throughout the event.
• employers should avoid "open bars". Limit the amount of alcohol is served, offering a limited number of drink tickets.
• Close the bar a few hours before the end of the event.

After the part of your obligation to the employees and customers safety is not more.

• Encourage the use of the taxi, configure the designated drivers, and / or provide vouchers for taxi companies to take your guests at home.
• If you need to book rooms for your staff to sleep in an adjoining hotel if your event takes place in one.
• If a drunk person insists on driving, take their keys away from them. If this does not work and they put themselves in the driver's seat, you must report it to the local police. Ultimately, you have to try everything reasonable. If this person leads and injures or kills someone, after failing to make reasonable, your company can be held liable.

Throughout a year, there are many holidays and other work-related social functions; certain events serve alcohol and others do not, when you find that your business is hosting such an event, that following the suggestions listed above, preplan your event, spread risk services professionals who are familiar with serving alcohol, and put checks in place to monitor customers throughout the function to help ensure a happy event and security.

you host liquor liability insurance? Check with your broker and have them review your insurance policy.

Tuesday Tip: Before you head across the border for Black Friday, check your insurance first

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Tuesday Tip: Before you head across the border for Black Friday, check your insurance first - aa1

The thought of traveling to the United States for Black Friday shopping !? Make sure you are well protected! The provincial health care system offers very limited benefits while you are out of the country, so an unexpected incident such as a car accident or a shopping mall in the US frenzy could leave you facing tens of thousands of medical bills. Although many credit cards claim to offer coverage for this, most are full of conditions and exclusions, such as requiring you to place all the fees and travel expenses on the card in order to qualify.

Fortunately, travel insurance is available for a very low cost, especially for short trips. The premiums can be as low as $ 20 to $ 10 million in medical insurance coverage! For frequent travelers, a multi-trip plan covering the value of trips a year is available for very low prices as well. To get a quick quote online showing all options, please visit our portal. Using the portal, you can go from start to finished citation policy in less than five minutes!

When you return with all your new purchases, remember to check the policy of your landlord or tenant to make sure you have enough coverage. Some items, such as art or jewelry can have a sub-limit which should be increased. If you have a question, our team of personal lines can help to give them a call at (403) 296-2400

Enjoy the journey and good hunting

Blog Author.! Kevin Lea | Commercial Account Executive | Rogers Insurance Ltd.

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Tuesday Tip: Do you understand the legislation impaired driving in Alberta

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In 2010, 22% of fatal accidents in the conduct of the involved alcohol as Alberta postman?. This resulted in 96 deaths and 1384 injuries caused by alcohol-related vehicle collisions. The Government of Alberta passed Bill 26 in December 2011, which amended the Road Safety Act in Alberta. The new amendments are impaired driving and to impose new penalties for drivers.

What does this mean for you and your business?

In Alberta, drivers with a blood alcohol level in the blood of 50 mg of alcohol in 100 ml of blood (0.05) and 80 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood (0, 08) will now receive the following:

1st offense - 3 license suspension days and 3 days of vehicle impoundment
2nd offense - 15 suspension license day, 7 days before the vehicle and attending "Planning Ahead" of course
3rd offense - 30 day license suspension, seven days the vehicle seizure and participate "impact" of course

There is zero tolerance for blood alcohol levels for drivers in the GDL program. Sanctions are a license suspension of 30 days and 7 days before the vehicle. Drivers with a blood alcohol level over 80 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood (0.08), or drivers who refuse to provide a breath sample will be charged under the Criminal Code. The penalty is immediate license suspension will remain in effect until the criminal charge is resolved in court. Moreover, an input of vehicle 3 days or 7 days will be applied to the first and repeat offenses respectively. convicted drivers also have a requirement for a mandatory ignition interlock for 1, 3 and 5 years on their 1st, 2nd and 3rd respectively offense.

As a business, it will have an impact on certain industries where the conduct may be required in the job. Before, drivers with suspensions of 24 hours would be allowed to take their license the next day and telling anyone. New extended suspensions may mean a driver do not tell their employer and continue driving with a suspended license. Companies that provide vehicles for employees may have to deal with an employee driving a company vehicle and lose the use of it throughout the impoundment period; and, perhaps the company responsible for paying the costs of impounding, or worse, the driver has an accident without a valid license

These issues must be addressed in the company policy and include policy such as :.

• Annual vehicle records engine (MVR) checks on staff who drive for the company (if it is their own car or a company car);
• Develop written policies concerning drugs, alcohol, and policies regarding the conduct as employees are liable for fines for vehicles in their custody and control of care;
• All policies of the company must be signed and acknowledged by the employee, attended by management and filed with employee records

always plan. before returning home safely; use public transportation, call a cab or friend.

Tuesday Tip: SEF 101 - Part II

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Tuesday Tip: SEF 101 - Part II - car101

Continuing with the introduction last week of SEF, we'll take a look at a couple of mentions of auto insurance the most common in Alberta:

SEF 13D - "comprehensive Cover - limited Glass" - This very common statement, found on almost all policies with full insurance with deductibles less $ 1000 is a favorite of customers, even if it is not well known. This amendment removes the glass cover of the policy, but it also adds savings corresponding premiums, often several hundred dollars a year and sometimes more on high-value vehicles. Given the frequency with which the windshield is destroyed in Alberta, this cover removal is necessary to keep claims costs (and premiums) down to us all. In addition, $ 0 + savings per year pays for many rock chip repairs

SEF 20 -. "Loss of use" - This is an endorsement of undervalued and undersold that everyone should be on their policy. It offers car rental coverage in the event of a loss while the vehicle is under repair or total loss is adjusted (to varying limits). This is extremely useful as a car hire in Alberta can cost upwards of $ 50 per day, and many repair shops 3+ week just waiting to begin repairs. Even if you are not responsible for the application, coverage can still be paid by your insurance company, then they will include the cost when they subrogated (recover) the party at fault. Not bad for something costs (on average) less than $ 4 per month per vehicle.

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Blog Author: Kevin Lea | Commercial Account Executive | Rogers Insurance Ltd.

Tuesday Tip: Auto Insurance Endorsements - Part IV

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Welcome to the final part of our series on auto insurance riders covering two of the most dynamic records for most drivers. Today we cover two "CFS" or amendments that protect the policyholder against future loss collision:

SEF 39 - Accident Waiver Note - This rider, becoming very common in Alberta both personal and commercial small (sometimes called IRCA) car insurance policies, is to protect the insured against rate increases following a collision at fault. This can save thousands of dollars in increased premiums, as well as give peace of mind when driving on the road. To ensure the risk is reasonable, not all drivers are qualified to have this rider added to their policy. Not available for drivers who have poor or minimal driving history, or who have had a recent accident responsible, usually in the last 3 years. If a half-decent record behavior has been established, then at the discretion of the policyholder, the SEF 39 can be added on. Note that this must be added on a vehicle, so double check to ensure that each insured vehicle has listed this amendment

SEF 44 -. Rider Family protection - This rider, found on almost all car insurance policies in Alberta, is essential to ensure that the driver and passengers involved in a non fault accident are protected against severe income loss in due to injury or death, regardless of insurance status of the party at fault. This rider, often called "Uninsured / Underinsured Motorist" in many other countries, will, in the case where the driver or passengers of the insured vehicle are injured / killed by a driver without insurance or with inadequate liability limits, provide further recovery for damage following injury. These damages are to be awarded in a judgment of the civil court, and the policyholder must prove they can not win this award the party at fault. the limit on SEF 44 is the limit of liability of the insured, which is now often $ 2,000,000. this is an essential safety net for policyholders and their families in case of serious loss, which is far the most important support to have on your auto insurance policy.

thank you for reading our series on Auto endorsements, we've covered a number of those most common in Alberta . Of course, there are dozens of others that we do not cover, so if you have any questions about them or about any type of insurance, please do not hesitate to contact our #expertbrokers

Blog Author :. Kevin Lea | Commercial Account Executive | Rogers Insurance Ltd.

Profile Ski Jumper: Taylor Henrich

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"My goal for the next five years :. To win World Cups and podium at the next Olympic Games in Korea "

IMG 8581 perhaps you heard the buzz about Taylor Henrich recently have. the Olympian from Calgary born recently made headlines when she became the first Canadian woman to capture a medal in ski jumping world Cup after finishing third in a competition at the normal hill in Oberstdorf, Germany.

Before that jump-making incredible story happened, it seemed that the jump at Canadian ski fell radar. for aspiring Olympic athletes, it costs thousands to travel, train and compete internationally. with little government funding, ski jumping is usually out of reach for most of Canada. as a company focused on community involvement and active lifestyle, we were inspired by president Ski Jumping Canada, Tom Reid (Aviva) to become involved as sponsors. We followed the tour of Taylor on the podium and we would like to share a little more about her.

Taylor got involved in ski jumping as a young child through a summer camp at Canada Olympic Park after her mother she signed. She continued with the sport because he was the one who really cares. In 08, she started the international competition at the World Championships and the World Junior Championships, just shy of his 13th birthday. In 2013, she set a new record 131.5 meters in Whistler. One of the most difficult challenges a ski jumper may face is the environment. "As athletes, we have to focus our energy on implementing the perfect jump," Taylor said. "But the conditions and the environment are constantly changing." Although recently it has been in the media for his incredible achievements, the road to the podium was not easy. for two years before the Olympics, she struggled to place in the Top 30. in Japan (2013) Taylor was seriously ill, but had to compete for stay in the race for an Olympic spot. It has toughened up, dragged himself out of bed and took part. He paid because in 2014, she became the first woman to take part in ski jumping at a level Olympic

Here are some fun facts about Taylor :.

where is the coolest place you have traveled with your sport?

Kazakhstan

Who is a "hero" in your life?

My parents.

Describe the most embarrassing sporting moment.

"Well, I did not have anything really embarrassing happen to me as the ski jump, but there was this time I went skiing with my friends Lake Louise. We decided to hit back for the fresh powder as having been skiing all my life my friends had this idea that I'm good enough to ski, to act like it was no big deal, I'm went, but I took a line over a fall, I took my tip on something hidden in the snow and flew the edge, in which I completely ejected from my skis and was sent tumbling down the face back. once I had stopped, I looked up to see my skis 30 feet above me, and everybody laughs. It was awkward at first, but now I just laugh. "

What is your favorite animal?

polar bears because they are majestic and they are the only other species that can open a bottle of coke.

When not on the hill, where are you?

student and ranch hand bison.

For more information on Taylor, keep following along!

Rogers named Top Small employer Canada and Middle

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Rogers named Top Small employer Canada and Middle - top small

We are honored to be ranked among the top small and medium employers in Canada, among other distinguished Canadian companies. Our reputation as a great company to work for stems our greatest asset (our people) and dedication to a healthy work environment that is challenging, rewarding and balanced

Some things we are known for ( and proud of) .: our dog policy, Rogers dream Program, we focus on continuing education, even our popcorn and slush sessions every Friday! Outside the company, we are passionately committed to the community through various volunteer activities Hull Calgary to run for L'Arche, and many volunteer commitments by our employees participate in

About .: SMEs

employers are evaluated by the editors of Canada's top 100 employers using the same eight criteria that our national competition: (1) physical workplace; (2) Work Atmosphere & Social; (3) Health, Financial & Family Benefits; (4) Vacation & Time Off; (5) Employee Communications; (6) Performance Management; (7) Training & Skills Development; and (8) community involvement. To determine eligibility, the Top 100 publishers have adopted the SME definition used by Statistics Canada, which limits competition for commercial private sector organizations with fewer than 500 employees.

You can find a complete list of winners this year in a special magazine published nationally in today's Globe and Mail. Or by clicking here.

Profile Ski Jumper: Matt Rowley

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What insurance, ski jumping and 'Finding Nemo' share

Matt Rowley

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at the age of 21, Canadian Olympian Matt Rowley has his sights set on a number of things :. Olympics in Korea and mastering the world of insurance

USA Today Olympic Picture When most people his age are university graduates and early career, he already understands what it takes to balance the demand for a competitive sport with work requirements. But what many Canadians do not know about our Olympic athletes is the funding they receive is little to nothing. Living like an Olympic athlete is not all glitz and glamor. In fact, Rowley appreciate how difficult and disappointing it can be - especially with the circumstances that are beyond its control. Athletes can train hard and do everything to set them up for success, but when it comes to financial burdens, they have no control. Rowley knows the feeling that comes with missed on sporting events due to financial constraints. Despite working this year he had to spend a trip to the World Championships due to lack of funding. But, like most elite athletes, he continued on.

In 2012, he placed 29 e in the Grand Priz was in Hinterzarten, Germany. And continued to participate in the 2014 Winter Olympics

He took 31st place in the Oberstdorf World Cup in Germany in the Four Hills tournament and although the ski jumping began rolling toward the down for the season, he will continue training throughout the offseason, while balancing the demands of a career in insurance.

Have you heard of EasyCover?

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Have you heard of EasyCover? - EasyCover

Professional Liability Insurance.

In April 2015, Rogers Insurance Ltd. launched the first online insurance portal in Canada, where eligible consumers can buy their insurance business in the comfort of their home or office without the need to talk to a broker.

Easycover, provides professional liability (otherwise known as E & O and E & O), general liability and directors and officers liability for small business owners, consultants and contractors across Canada, that meet the eligibility criteria. By answering a few yes or no questions, these professionals can get a quote, pay and download their policy documents in about 10 minutes. Compare this to the normal routine insurance talking to a broker, fill out lengthy applications pending quotes and again for documents, and it is easy to see how this first peak supply can save time and money.

  • Affordable Rates: Get Canada's first professional liability insurance online at very competitive prices
  • comprehensive coverage :. You are protected against a wide variety of negligent acts, errors or omissions, supported by one of the oldest insurance providers and most respected in the world
  • protection critical:. If you are sued because of your alleged negligence, your commercial general liability policy can not respond. You need to protect the professional liability insurance
  • Quick & Easy :. Get a free quote, print policy documents and pay for it in the comfort of your home or office, all in minutes with our easy online tool to use

Easycover .ca offers competitive rates and comprehensive coverage and is underwritten by one of the most respected insurance companies in the world. Lloyds of London. All details are available at easycover.ca.

For questions or assistance, our authorized dealers are just a phone call, email or live chat away.

EasyCover brings innovative insurance for Canadian professional

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EasyCover brings innovative insurance for Canadian professional - New Media Cover Final

first face to Canada's customers, online liability insurance settlement has passed its first anniversary with sales growing an average of 53% per quarter!

"the market response to EasyCover.ca has been extremely positive," says Bruce Rabik, COO of Rogers Insurance Ltd. "buying insurance online is the norm in the UK, where it program was born, and Canadians are telling us loud and clear that they are ready for this innovative change in their insurance shopping experience "

M .. Rabik explains." Our customers are busy running their business. They do not have the time to spend hours in the office of a broker, fill out lengthy applications, and wait weeks for quotes and documents. EasyCover brought efficiency to the process, while being able to help in understanding customers the product they buy. We hear time and time again how much they love and how "it is time" the insurance industry has taken this step. "

Lisa Thomson, director of EasyCover, elaborates," The professionals include the right insurance protection is critical, but their struggle is to find the time to deal with it, and continue to operate their businesses. We see online customers at all hours of day and night, buying their policies EASYCOVER. That's the beauty of online insurance experience, we have created - customers have the product they need, in terms they can understand, and can buy and manage their policies when and how it suits them . Not when it suits us. "

EasyCover is a trading name of Rogers Insurance Ltd., and offers eligible companies the ability to purchase professional liability, general liability and directors and insurance of liability of agents, online, in minutes. See www.easycover.ca for more information or contact Bruce Rabik, COO of Rogers Insurance Ltd.

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24 health care conferences to attend in 2016

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Changing regulations, technological advances, new models of care, consolidations and the pressure to reduce costs are a few professionals in the administration of health challenges to manage on a daily - which is why the circuit of the 2016 conference of healthcare is dominated by topics such challenges. Attending a conference of health care not only provides networking opportunities, but it can also be an effective strategy to access resources and learn from experts in the field. With so many available conferences, however, it can be difficult to know which ones to attend. To help, MHA @ GW has compiled a list of 24 health care conferences that administrative professionals of health should consider participating in 2016. Use our interactive map to determine those that occur in your area.

  1. Health Care Administrators Association (HCAA of) 2016 Executive Forum (February 9-11)
  2. 2016 Healthcare information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Annual Conference & Exhibition (February 4, 28 March)
  3. Summit
  4. Home Health Leaders (March 3-4)
  5. 2016 Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Conference on change: lead well in each round (March 10-11)
  6. SX Health and MedTech Expo (March 12-13)
  7. American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) 2016 Congress on care leadership health (March 14-17)
  8. 17 on improving patient care in the practice of the Community Office (March 20-22)
  9. health refactored Experience () Conference HXR annual summit Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) (April 5-6)
  10. Healthcare IT marketing and PR Conference (April 6-8)
  11. American Association of professional Coders (AAPC) HealthCon 2016 (April 10-13)
  12. Assembly Healthcare Providers processing (April 17-19)
  13. hospital examination 7th annual meeting of Becker (April 27-30)
  14. Conference iHealth AMIA (5-6 May)
  15. health Datapalooza (May 8-11)
  16. national Association of healthcare management (Naham) 42nd annual Conference Access: the many faces of the experience patient (May 24-27)
  17. healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) annual National Institute (June 26-29)
  18. Association for administrative health professionals (AHCAP) 2016 (July 27-29)
  19. Association for Healthcare Resource & Materials Management (AHRMM): Work to achieve the triple objective (3 July, 31 August)
  20. Healthcare Billing & Management Association (HBMA) annual fall Conference (September 21-23)
  21. American Society for Healthcare human Resources administration (ASHHRA) annual Conference (September 24-27)
  22. American Health information Management Association Convention (AHIMA) and piece (October 15-19)
  23. 13th Annual Connected health Symposium (October 20- 21)
  24. medical Association Management Group (MGMA) (30-November October 2)
  25. TEDMED 2016 (November 30 December 2)

1. Health Care administrators Association (HCAA of) 2016 Executive Forum

February 9-11, 2016

Las Vegas, Nevada

Who should attend: officers and directors

theme in 2016 Executive Forum HCAA is "Architects of the future." to build a better future for the health industry, health care health care administrators need to know how to identify and take advantage of opportunities. Carol Berry, CEO of HCAA, said that throughout the conference, "... we expose the occasion. In all that is here, there is a possibility for people to diversify their activities and to support their customers in a new and different way ... We take the change as an opportunity for business. We are entrepreneurs. We are proud that our differentiator. In all there is a risk, and all there is an opportunity. I think we are the essence of American business. "The conference will feature keynotes by Senator Tom Daschle on" Watching an insider on public policies of President Obama and the implications for the 2016 election, "and Dr. Daniel Kraft, founder and executive director of medicine and president of Exponential medical school for Singularity University, who will present on "the future of health and medicine: Where can Technology Take Us" additional sessions include topics related to telemedicine, cyber security, cost control, the reimbursement based on the value and innovative business models.

2016 2. Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Annual Conference & Exhibition and Healthcare Information

February 4, 28 Mars 2016

Las Vegas Nevada

Who should attend: health IT professionals, clinicians and managers

As one of the largest conferences on health technology worldwide, the Conference & Exhibition 2016 annual HIMSS will bring together more than 40,000 iT professionals from the health, clinicians, managers and suppliers worldwide. According to JoAnn Klinedinst, vice president of professional development for HIMSS, "The HIMSS annual conference is the largest trade fair for health care in the United States." Aligned with this year's theme, "Transforming healthcare through it," Michael Dell, chairman and CEO of Dell Inc., will be the keynote opening speaker. This conference is known for its exceptional educational offerings ., world class speakers, computer art products health and powerful networking opportunities There will be over 300 educational programs in various formats throughout the week-long conference Klinedinst said. "We look the conference in three pillars:. exposure, networking and education education is its own pillar, but it also takes place in the exhibition spaces and networking "for those who still wonder whether they should participate Klinedinst proposes the following:. "anyone who is involved, current or future, technology, health care is that there are plenty of things for them to do and learn at the annual conference. "

3. Leaders Summit Home Health

March 3-4, 2016

Los Angeles, California

Who should attend: C-suite executives in the home health care

problems in the regulation and enforcement of home health care is not only regional Nimbalkar said Ajay, deputy director of marketing for MnM conferences, the group behind. Home health leaders Summit is why it is more important than ever for industry members in the field to share insight and knowledge at the annual meeting. the event is designed as an exclusive gathering of C-level executives to meet the strategic challenges that more than 30,000 home health agencies across the country are facing. through education sessions , discussion and debate, participants will delve into best practices to fight against the common barriers to the industry. A variety of topics will be covered, including regulations, technological improvements, legal implications and benefits of financial planning. The role of data in particular "focus on monitoring data and how the data transfer occurs between the stakeholders," is particularly important in the event this year, said Nimbalkar.

4. 2016 Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Conference on change: well lead every lap

March 10-11, 2016

Dallas, Texas

Who should attend: health care executives, board members, administration, clinical leaders and innovators / change agents

2016 IHI Conference on change, designed around the theme of "lead well every turn," take lessons from the first two years of leadership Alliance IHI, high-impact framework leadership IHI and rigorous IHI for innovation and distill them into principles essential to share with the participants during the two days of the conference. One of the biggest draws of the conference is the practical knowledge: "At the end of the conference, every participant has answered the hard questions about the strategy and plans," said Sandy George, part of the press team the conference. "[Attendees] know what they can do to guide their organizations through the changes ahead and will have a well-considered plan to implement upon their return." The conference is unique in more than one, George said. "[First], it moves to the participants of discussions on issues to more practical and focused review of solutions. Second, individuals can get advice and experience of colleagues and experts like mind in the course of a series of small group meetings. Third, the conference is detached from the traditional presentation template, using some slides and many more stories and exercises during the sessions. Finally, participants will work with their teams of their organizations, either in person or by phone, to immediately apply the lessons learned during the sessions in small groups to an action plan. "guest speakers will include physicians and leaders who are leading figures in health care. They will share their ideas on strategies that have been effective - as well as those who have failed. - and to offer their perspectives on how to prepare for the future of health care

5. SX health and MedTech Expo

March 12-13, 2016

Austin, Texas

Who should attend: frameworks health care, clinical leaders, clinicians and innovators / change agents

This is the second year of the Expo SX health and MedTech, and the organizers promise to make it even more successful than the inaugural event in 2015. "Participants should expect to be inspired and revitalized by ecosystem members to work together to push the boundaries of medicine, health and wellness," said Dana Abramovitz, who runs the show. There will be many exhibitors, discussions with health leading IT thought leaders and an expected participation that exceed 5,000 participants last year. many who attended the event last year described as " the best conference on digital health, they attended. " SX Health and MedTech is an integral part of SXSW Interactive and incorporates many conversations happening at SXSW, including sports, food and nutrition, policy and social good. The of this year's event management team is also working to consolidate a variety of networking events to help participants navigate the lively atmosphere - which aims to unite people from all walks of life around health . "Our goal is to provide an environment where everyone can stop and think that health involves, even if they are not part of the industry," says Abramovitz. "To this end, we hope to show that we can make progress when we bring different people from different backgrounds and to allow everybody (doctors, patients, payers, designers, athletes, etc.) to part of the discussion. "

6. American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) 2016 Congress on Healthcare Leadership

March 14-17, 2016

Chicago, Illinois

Who should attend: healthcare executives and clinical leaders

Attracting the best leaders in the world of health whole, Congress 2016 Healthcare leadership promises participants excellence in development, networking and professional learning of their peers by focusing on the theme of this year's "Leading well." Have so many health leaders in attendance is one of the highlights of the conference, reports Eva Chess, vice president of communications and marketing at ACHE. "People are really talking about continuing education opportunities, building relationships and networking with peers and share best practices with top leaders," says Chess. "Everyone seems to agree that this conference attracts the best thinkers in the industry that address the most important topics that health care industry. These are the people who are setting policy and are responsible for operations, vision and strategies of their organizations. And they share best practices with other leaders ... With so many senior leaders, we can tap into their vision of what the next "Participants will also have access to the latest information for career enhancement -.. as resources for innovative solutions to organizational challenges the American College of healthcare executives (ACHE) is an international professional society of 40,000 healthcare executives who lead hospitals, healthcare systems and other health care organizations. the mission of the organization is to advance its members and to promote excellence in the management of health care.

7. Institute for healthcare Improvement (IHI) 17th summit annual on improving patient care in the practice and the Community Office

March 20-22, 2016

Orlando, Florida

Who should attend: Healthcare leaders and professionals working in community care and primary parameters

the 17th annual summit on improving patient care in the practice and Office Community will gather more than 1000 worldwide opinion leaders and will provide an interactive environment to explore new ways to improve the delivery and coordination of patient care across the continuum. The issues addressed include how individuals and communities can have an impact on improving care, health promotion and costs in the challenges of a changing health system descent.

8. Health refactored Experience (HXR) Conference

April 5-6, 2016

Boston, Massachusetts

Who should attend: healthcare leaders, IT managers of health, clinicians, professionals and designers

Hosted by Mad * Pow and health 2.0, HXRefactored together more than 0 interdisciplinary thinkers and practitioners to focus on improving health experiences through technology and design. Using a variety of offers - including exciting lectures, workshops and discussions - HxRefactored applies the design, science, evidence and theory to consider the journey of health in new and innovative ways that will help make a reality. "We founded the conference five years ago," says Amy Cueva, founder and CEO of Mad * Pow. "There was a lot of health conferences, and there were many design conferences. But there were not many conferences have explored the overlap of the two. We wanted that to happen. The theme of the conference is to explore how the design and human centric technology can improve the experience of health. We bring people who believe that human-centered design can make a difference and bring a new focus to the problems in health care ... Anyone who believes that design can make a difference in health should come. "Mad * Pow is" a design agency that enhances the experiences that people have with technology, organizations and each other. "Health 2.0 is" the leading showcase and catalyst for the promotion of new health technologies. "In the words of Cueva," a person is more than their disease or condition. They are of a person. [The conference] is the design to improve the patient experience and clinical experience, but it really improve the human experience of health. "

9. Healthcare IT Marketing and PR Conference

April 6-8, 2016

Atlanta, Georgia

Who should attend: B2B marketers, public relations professionals in the health IT companies, health IT digital marketing and IT managers marketing health oriented

with a slogan of "Where you learn to cut through the noise," 2016 Healthcare iT marketing and PR Conference promises to offer great thinkers in marketing and PR ideas both within and outside of health care. John Lynn, editor and founder of HealthcareScene.com and one of the organizers of the event, described the community attend as "extraordinary." "as our sessions, speakers and sponsors are all large, making our unique conference is an opportunity to mix and mingle with other professionals in the marketing of iT healthcare and public relations, "says Lynn. "At the beginning of each HITMC, we invite participants to ensure that they make note of action items they can take to their jobs and put into action immediately. For some, this could be a new social media strategy. Others learn to improve their marketing automation. Many learn about content marketing and how best to use it to reach physicians and hospital executives. "Offerings will include some of the latest trends, techniques and tools in social media marketing, advertising, health care, lead generation and education, event PR, blogging, the optimization of search engines (SEO), content marketing, influencing notes and public relations best practices.

10. American Association of professional Coders (AAPC) HealthCon 2016

April 10-13, 2016

Orlando, Florida

Who should attend: healthcare executives, leaders finance, coders and coding directors

HealthCon 2016 cover a wide range of offers related to the commercial aspect of the healthcare industry's scale and diversity has paid in the past.: "Every year, we hear comments from health care business leaders that have either sent their employees or assisted by declaring how much they have improved their business because of the training acquired during our event," Amy Evans reports, coordinator HealthCon the conference. "We have committed many outstanding professionals who are experts in the industry to our teaching sessions and share their knowledge, understanding and experience with our participants." The agenda includes a variety of educational sessions related areas that include outpatient coding, billing, auditing, compliance, coding inpatient and management practice. There will be over 0 training sessions and 18 continuing education units (CEUs) . as well as the opportunity to network with industry experts and other stakeholders in the health care sector part of what makes the event so well rounded is the fact that knowledge of each participant is evaluated: "We recognize that all participants have their own experience and wisdom to bring to the table, even if they are not the official presenters," said Evans. "There are many different types of professionals at our conferences, including the health advocates, doctors, coding experts and others that can enhance the circle of influence of a person and add value to their careers. "

11. suppliers health care Transformation Assembly

April 17-19, 2016

Houston, Texas

Who should Enter: the leaders of hospitals and the C-suite health system and C-suite and other executives in a business table that offer a variety of health care solutions and health informatics

the Millennium Alliance is a "leading technology, business, and educational advisory firm focusing primarily ... in areas such as business transformation, management training, growth, policy and the needs analysis. "Organized by the Alliance and the Millennium Peer to Peer division, the Assembly of biennial transforming health care providers will bring the largest health system in North America and the assurance of Chief technology. Designed for all of their partners, affiliates and members, the gathering will be an opportunity to develop new relationships, collaborate with peers like-minded and have access to cutting-edge information to meet the challenges of cases related to the Affordable Care Act era (ACA). According to Melissa Luongo, Vice President and Product Manager at The Millennium Alliance, "Our conference is a more intimate gathering and smaller than other trade shows and industry conferences. All our participants come to learn from their peers. They identify strategies they can implement immediately upon their return to work. Our participants are people who can make changes and transform the company in no time. "

12. Hospital Review 7th Annual Meeting of Becker

April 27-30, 2016

Chicago, Illinois

Who should attend: business and strategy executives hospital

the 7th annual meeting Becker hospital review will feature more than 280 speakers, including 88 CEOs hospitals CFOs and CIOs. One aspect of the conference that allows it to stand out, according to Margo Vieceli, event director and major accounts to Becker, is the high ratio of managers of hospitals and health C-suite in attendance system this means that other participants have the opportunity to learn and network with them. "the sessions focus on the integration strategy, a doctor at the hospital, improving profitability, OCA and key specialties "said Vieceli." participants can expect to learn and interact with some of the brightest minds in health care industry. "industry Speakers include Chris Van Gorder, CEO of Scripps health and former President the American College of Healthcare; David T. Feinberg, M.D., M.B.A., President and CEO of Geisinger Health System; and John H. Noseworthy, M.D., President and CEO of the Mayo Clinic. More than 1,500 participants are expected in hospitals and health systems across the country to create some of the best discussions focused on strategic affairs and in the health sector. Presenters and participants will discuss the challenges ACOs, integration doctor-hospital, improving profitability and key specialties.

13. Conference iHealth AMIA

5 to 6 May 2016

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Who should attend: clinical informatics dIPLOMATS board certified, the health of C-suite executives, clinical leadership, nursing, pharmacy and nutrition professionals from the IT, and quality professionals and patient safety

the 2016 American Medical informatics Association (AMIA) iHealth Conference will focus on the operational and applied clinical informatics and is specifically geared toward clinicians who use iT tools in the clinical setting. Topics of the conference will demonstrate how the principles of computer science are being applied to information systems within health care organizations to achieve the objective to transform patient care delivery experiences increasing quality, reducing costs and improve services.

14. Health Datapalooza

8 to 11 May 2016

Washington, DC

Who should attend: health leaders, clinicians, innovators, academics, startups, government agencies and individuals interested in making a difference

a lack of transparency around cost and quality has long hampered the success of new ideas in the field of health. Simply says Greg Downing, Executive Director of Innovation at the Ministry of Health and Social Services, "It's hard to innovate when you do not know what it costs anything." But as the federal government is become more inclined to release datasets that debunked these things, another problem arose: "We found that if even if you made the data available," continued Downing, where "you can pile on Independence Avenue, but it not sure everyone would do anything about it. " are the incentives and why the Health Datapalooza was born: to improve health care through the intentional use, expanded and innovative data that were previously difficult or impossible to access. Hosted this year by AcademyHealth Health Datapalooza focuses on improving patient outcomes through the release of health data and corporate collaborations, startups, universities, government agencies and individuals with the use latest and most innovative and effective health data to get there. Celebrating its seventh year, this national conference was born from the data liberation movement and has increasingly focused on how to use the data in a way that will improve the health and health care. This passage from the release of data to use in the most effective way will be evident in the center of the conference this year. We are looking for customers items for students, professionals and writers with expertise in the fields of health and the administration of public health.

Triumph of vaccines lost to history

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in the interests of promoting a more robust speech about the importance of regular vaccinations for serious but preventable communicable diseases, MHA @ GW is hosting a series of client in honor of the national consciousness immunization Month (NIAM). Throughout the month of August, we present leaders of opinion pieces and advocates in the field who have been invited to write about the importance of vaccination in 2015. Learn more about the project in our after the introduction.

By Dr. Natasha Burgert, KC children Doc

Natasha Burgert I remember the pale mustard yellow chair. The fabric was worn so badly that raised Paisley had almost disappeared from the edges of arm cushions. A permanent concave mark endured where my grandmother was sitting.

In this big old chair I sit on his lap. Together we read all kinds of stories and tall tales, but what she loved most was reading the local newspaper. She carefully read aloud each report, the first page to want ads. Between each section, it would add his two cents editorial news.

"It simply can not," she said of the legislation of the day. "Truman would never pass."

"Can you believe what they come out with these days? "Said she, sneering at a woman in a one-piece swimsuit from Sears.

over time, his reading lessons were less on news and more about herself. her comments revealed his own values ​​and pieces of our family history. She shared traditions and common sense that only increased in value as I age. his words have acquired new meaning as I grew from child to young adult .

as I imagine sitting with her today, in that the mustard paisley chair, I wonder what she would think of the news. specifically, what would she think of Americans fall ? ill from diseases preventable by vaccination

I think my grandmother might say, "My neighbor died of measles. We were so afraid when your mother had the rash. I thought she was going to die too. I thought everyone has a gun for protection these days. "

It could get tears in his eyes, saying," My brother still limping after being attacked by polio when we could get this vaccine, I remember sliding your mother to. school, waiting in line with our neighbors, and thanking heaven that our children were saved. Why do people not want to protect their babies from this horrible disease? "

Unfortunately, I can not imagine what she could offer based on what I know of her story. I do not have the privilege of hearing these first hand experiences; to learn his fears and the choices she did. And I am not the only one.

Our generation is losing access to these historically important stories of death and suffering from the disease. The memories of lives that have been removed too early from preventable diseases now are hidden in our own family trees. The story of the desperate measures for a miracle becomes silent.

Today we see the consequences of this oral history fading.

Today's news does not tell stories about the miracle of vaccines. The story changed reporting effective vaccines warning waves. The ability to protect our children against the disease is poorly framed as oppressive and dangerous. Meanwhile, the success of public health initiatives is compromised. Outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases are increasing. More children are getting sick.

Today, we all have an opportunity to change this trend. We live in a time our grandparents could not imagine - in one click, we can reach our families, friends and the entire community. We can let others know a way to stay protected and safe from the tragedy.

We all have the power to share our stories of children healthy and prosperous protected by vaccination.

We can work together to pursue a pro-vaccine dialog swell on the communication channels that we use every day. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram - these communication tools material, as the local newspaper that my grandmother read to me. These channels carry influence and trust based relationships we have created. Our words have weight in these social places that we live.

For National Immunization Awareness Month, choose to share your story. Tell your story. Create a post on your favorite social network to get up for the victory of vaccines. A simple post, image or tweets can land in the diet of a person who made the choice to be vaccinated. Your effort could be the thing that helps another child to get the protection they deserve. By working together, our efforts and our voices will not be lost. They will be amplified as they are reported in the future, in a place where our grandchildren can learn from us.

#vaccineswork

Natasha Burgert, MD, FAAP is a pediatrician practicing in Kansas City, Missouri. Besides full-time patient care, it is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics lawyer communications and media, and on the advisory board of healthychildren.org doctor. In addition, she serves as expert forParentToolKit.com Pediatrics and is a valuable mentor for many businesses start by TechStars health solutions. If it is not clinically, you will find her information-sharing on children's health based on evidence combined with personal experience on KCKidsDoc.com, and Twitter @doctornatasha. It is fed by her husband and two children.


Understanding the impact of vaccines: A Conversation with the National Coalition for the information of the public health

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Why vaccinate? Throughout August, National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM), MHA @ GW went to help answer that question in a series of messages and customer interviews. Recently we sat down with National Information on Public Health Coalition (NPHIC), which collaborates with the vaccination Coalition in California, the Vermont Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to spread the word about NIAM and raise awareness about why vaccines are so important.

NPHIC When he started working on the National Immunization Awareness Month at the CDC?

Nancy Erickson (nE), communications director of the Vermont Department of Health.

This is the third year we have offered the NIAM toolbox by NPHIC and worked with the CDC National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases

Catherine Flores Martin ( CM), director of the California immunization Coalition:

When we first took it on, most materials already existed and they needed refreshment. So it was really fun to work with Nancy and the people of CDC and NPHIC to be able to refresh them for not only the content but also for the use of social media.

Brad Christensen (BC), director of communications NPHIC:

one of the great features of the toolkit is that it is divided in four weeks with a different accent every week. This keeps all the fresh campaign throughout the month and it really helps increase our coverage

NE:

I think I speak for Vermont - but I think it's right for California and for many. other states - it has been very important in recent years to have voices that are loud and clear that there are vaccines. This is a tool that can really help a lot of these voices there in a concerted manner, throughout the month of August, but also throughout the year

BC :.

People should remember. They do not remember the dangerous nature of some of these diseases and the benefits of vaccination. For example, studies have shown that the measles virus can really wreak havoc on the immune system and allow those infected vulnerable to measles various other infectious diseases for up to three years. So the importance of vaccination can not be underestimated

DO :.

Another thing that is great about the toolkit is that all the information has been reviewed by the CDC, which makes it easier for the state health services to know it is good, credible, current information. They can just basically cut and paste as much as possible and customize their own news and issues and localities. We have added many more tools - primarily by CDC, but also by a large number of partner organizations. Infographics and videos and podcasts and posters and things that can be really pushed especially through social media.

CM:

I know we have encouraged people to take these materials, but above all the tweets and Facebook messages and customize. I know some groups simply use exactly as they are written, which is really a time saver, but ... if there is any way to locate or customize it for my health organization perspective I encourage people do.

BC:

If you can attach it to something that is happening locally in terms of new or in terms of coverage for your community or state, which is a great help both in terms of raising coverage.

there new activities or initiatives you are looking to try in the coming years to increase the impact of this awareness month

BC:

I think obviously just continue this effort and each August by the toolbox better and better as we go every year and find new ways to distribute its impact, as the Thunder Clap this year.

What do you think all the needs of evolving to prevent these diseases and superbugs - such as the epidemic of measles Disneyland - to become fully fledged homes? What needs to change in the conversation

CM:

Following the measles epidemic, we in California eventually pass a bill that removed the belief exemption personal school required vaccinations. So in other words, parents can not simply say, "I do not believe in vaccines" unless a child has a medical reason Effective 1 January 2016, all children [in California]. must be vaccinated before going to school. So this was a big problem for us. one of our strategies is to remind people for the return to school time in August you have to get your vaccinations.

Locally, we try to celebrate the declaration was made by our legislators and our governor about vaccines. Yes, science is correct. We do not want to focus on some of the bad messages and lies that are out there on vaccinations, and negative publicity ... that is associated with this bill

DO :.

this is true for the Vermont as well. We also went through a legislative session this year that ended surprisingly in eliminating the exemption of philosophical or personal beliefs for vaccines required for school entrance. It was right on the wire, but what really helped was that we had moms and doctors also testify passionately anti-vaccine [advocates]. Our health commissioner was able to put it in very personal terms about children who are too young or can not be vaccinated for medical reasons. They are not protected

"One of the messages that is reflected in the toolbox is a strong recommendation of the supplier is really, really important [in order] for parents to feel confident in their decision vaccinated. "-. Nancy Erickson

one of the messages that is reflected in the toolbox is a strong recommendation of the supplier is really, really important for parents to feel confident in their decision vaccinated. so part of the reason for this toolkit is to help the supplier as well. There is another public for the toolbox. this just makes it easier for votes to be confident and heard

BC :.

We are grateful that the views of American parents about childhood vaccines have become more favorable over the past year. This is according to a new poll conducted by the University of Michigan CS Mott Children's hospital. He showed that, compared to a year ago, 34 percent of parents surveyed believe vaccines are more beneficial than they thought it a year ago and 61 percent believe that vaccines are always beneficial (not change since last year), but only 5 percent thought vaccines are less beneficial than they thought last year. I think the tide is turning to a greater acceptance of the vaccine community

DO :.

I agree with that. It is important to make an effort to provide parents, health professionals and others with information they feel they can trust. This is the idea behind the launch of our website OkaytoaskVp.org Vermont. . Over time, as having easy access to credible information that recognizes that people have questions and even addresses these issues really helped us along the way

CM:

For us is a kind of exit NIAM a bit, but it's all connected. This is to give the right resources because I love what Nancy did in Vermont - it's OK to ask questions because sometimes these parents who hesitate feel very threatened by the doctor-patient interaction and think, " they will be angry against me, they will tell me what to do, and I am afraid to challenge them. So I'll just say no to vaccines sometimes. "physicians must recognize these concerns and that it is natural to be afraid to five needles coming to your baby at a time, but here's why it's important.

therefore, work also with suppliers, as Nancy said, and parents. Tell them it is okay to ask. It is normal to have these concerns. It is natural, but that is why it is important and this is why we really, really need you to do it. So it's just change the subject. This is what I have spoken to many people.

California recently passed a bill (SB 277) that eliminates personal exemptions for vaccines. Do you think that other States will follow that lead and start adopting similar laws or do you think that this was a unique scenario

CM:

I certainly think of other states think about it. They are encouraged not only by the supplier groups, but also by the media. The media were really favorable in this bill. We only had a major newspaper in California that does not come in favor of it and we had [support from] several national newspapers.

What do you think people do not get vaccinated and why?

nE

We certainly know that adults are not getting the vaccines they need. There [also] much emphasis on teens and tweens now [getting] vaccine against HPV and other vaccines they need. Every single age group, there is a need to promote the vaccines you need at every stage of your life. You are not only made in childhood

CM:

Demographically, it is a challenge because - in California and I think in some other Western countries in particular - people who used to refuse vaccinations were. people were more concerned about the government telling them what to do. Other people felt very confident in their healthy lifestyle: drink clean water, healthy food and live a very healthy lifestyle was enough and therefore do not need medication. For some people, it is fear of vaccines. Over the past 10 years, I would say at least in California but I think it is true in other areas that parents who have the luxury not to vaccinate their children because if their child becomes ill, they can be home with them or they feel like everyone is vaccinated my child is safe and I do not see the need, things like that.

In California, there are many well-educated, well-off-areas that have the greatest number of personal belief exemptions. These are not urban pockets of California [or the] Central Valley, where we have many migrant children. [In well-to-do areas], parents influence other parents, that's why [it] is really important to take a stand. It really is a statement of our health care providers and public health care that we are in danger now; we do not want to see the illness and possible death and disability in our community, period

DO :.

I agree with everything Catherine said. Our research in Vermont showed that it is the more affluent, educated parents who have made the most questioning of [vaccines]. It also showed that they were very socially connected, especially online, and that is why social media and an Internet-centered campaign made much sense to [us]

BC :.

I 'have a Los Angeles Times editorial that just a little brought to the point I think. It cites this editorial and this is not my quote. He says the anti-vaccination movement is a corner of the United States who is unfaithful in medieval ignorance. Alarmingly, there is a warm embrace of more wealth and ostensibly educated communities such as Morin County. entertainment figures such as the starlet Jenny McCarthy and talk show host Katie Couric played their role in the spread of darkness.

How do media influence conversations about the importance of vaccines in 2015?

BC:

I think all of the coverage on the Disneyland measles outbreak and other outbreaks across the US [in the] last year helped opinions people changed on the benefits of vaccines. I think it was, in a weird way, helped

DO :.

[In Vermont], it started with Pertussis. We have not really all of measles, but that was in the background after our great epidemic of whooping cough. I think as said Catherine, media coverage [regarding] this idea of ​​parental choice has really changed, and it changed the fact that there is no debate about the science of vaccines.

"All these outbreaks have garnered little coverage in both local and national level, and I think people are starting to wake up about the importance of vaccines" - Brad Christiansen]

BC :.

last year was really a great year. There were so many homes. It had the epidemic involving national hockey League (NHL) against mumps. It there was a large outbreak of over 350 cases of measles which began among vaccinated Amish in Ohio and Pennsylvania, and a mumps outbreak of over 450 cases from students at Ohio State University. All these homes have garnered little coverage in both local and national level, and I think people are starting to wake up about the importance of vaccines.

"I think [the process of passing SB 277] have helped some journalists understand that this is one of those situations where there are not two sides. There was and there is opinion "- Catherine Flores Martin]

CM :.

One of the other things about the media coverage of this year: there [have] had some journalists in California [and internationally] who always wrote very positive stories, but this year we had more. So much of my time spent at the beginning of this year was around writing and research data and education a little more on the concerns of parents. I think [the process of passing SB 277] helped some journalists to understand that this is one of those situations where there are not two sides. There fact and there is opinion, and in addition to this opinion there are crazy there, "We are not against vaccines, we are for safe vaccines, we just want to have a choice of the parents." - but it is just a spin. I think it has helped some journalists see that this is not a double challenge. It is not a debate. It's not really a controversy

How can people participate in NIAM

BC.?

By simply going to the Toolbox, which is available to everyone - individuals and organizations - and using its many resources as often as possible during the month. Even in terms of return to school, you can use to ensure that you are updated on all your vaccines

DO :.

What is interesting for me for NIAM is the number of organizations and individuals I have not heard of or seen before ... using hashtags like NIAM15. What I'm interested in is when non-traditional partners share things on immunization and encourage [the public] to have conversations. If you have concerns [about vaccines], ask about [them] first and then share this information [with] network.

It is difficult because you do not want people getting into arguments. [But] I think it's really important to call misinformation. Just say, "That's not true," No, Mercury is in vaccines There is no monkey brains it is important to educate yourself first... "- Nancy Erickson

It is difficult because you do not want people getting into arguments [But] I think it's really important to call misinformation Just saying.. "It is not true." No, Mercury is in vaccines. There is no monkey brains. It is important to educate yourself first, and then be able to call people on it in a nice way

CM :.

Keep positive; to correct information is important

DO :.

There is actually a role in many different groups, whether Meals on Wheels, Boy Scouts or gardening clubs remind people about their vaccinated each year. You need to have this conversation with your doctor about vaccinating your child.

to access the National Immunization Month Awareness Toolkit (also available in Spanish) and other educational resources, including graphics that can be shared on social media, please visit https://www.nphic.org/niam. This interview has been edited for length