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Wednesday, November 30, 2022
November 2022 Innovator Newsletter
New Training Video: Medical Bill Pay in our Resources Section
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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Wednesday, August 24, 2022
August 2022 Innovator Newsletter
New Training Video: Motor Vehicle Checklist in our Resources Section
Thursday, August 18, 2022
NEW! We now have Training Videos in our Resources Section
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
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Tuesday, May 10, 2022
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Wednesday, February 9, 2022
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Tuesday, January 14, 2021
November 2021 Innovator Newsletter
December Toolbox Talk : Christmas Safety
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
It is that time of year again when employees across the Commonwealth are preparing to enjoy the upcoming holiday season. However, while spending time with family and friends during this festive time, we want to remain vigilant of inherent safety issues to remain safe both at home and at work.
Read the December 2021 Toolbox Talk COVWC and MCI
November Toolbox Talk : Ladder Safety
Thursday, November 4, 2021
Ladders are one of the most commonly used tools in the workplace. With few moving parts, you’d think they would not be dangerous. However, when misused or abused, they can be deadly. Although falls due to defective or misused ladders are the primary cause of death and injuries, some of these falls are due to contact with power lines. Therefore, be aware of your surroundings when using ladders.
Read the November 2021 Toolbox Talk COVWC and MCI
October Toolbox Talk : Exit Route Requirements Including Decorations
and Storage
Friday, October 1, 2021
One of the easiest ways to help ensure safety in the workplace and at home is to keep all walkways and emergency exits clear and free of obstructions. Unfortunately, it is not hard to find catastrophic examples with loss of life due to blocked emergency exits. It is not uncommon to find emergency exits either locked or blocked from the outside during safety inspections. Even holiday decorations have been found to block or hide emergency exits.
Read the October 2021 Toolbox Talk COVWC and MCI
September Toolbox Talk : Importance of Hand Washing to Reduce Disease Transmission in the Office
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Growing up, we were constantly reminded by our parents to wash our hands. Yes, your mom wanted to make sure your hands looked clean, but she also wanted you healthy. One of the best ways to stop the transmission of germs and viruses is to wash your hands properly. Unfortunately, many diseases are transmitted through contact with contaminated surfaces and objects.
Read the September 2021 Toolbox Talk COVWC and MCI
August Toolbox Talk : The Importance of Proper Footwear
Monday, August 9, 2021
Many slips, trips, and falls result from a combination of risk factors, including footwear worn at the time of the accident. Sometimes the walking-working surfaces are at fault, but footwear plays an integral part in walking and standing. Proper footwear also plays an essential role in foot health and the health of the body overall.
Read the August 2021 Toolbox Talk COVWC and MCI
Safety Officer Network Meetings Planned for August & September 2021
Monday, August 9, 2021
Safety Officer Network Meetings are designed to assist you with improving your knowledge, skills, and abilities while connecting you to other safety personnel in and around your area. — Read More
July Toolbox Talk : Eyewash Stations and First Aid Kits: Inspections and Placement
Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Proper location and maintenance of eyewash stations can save an employee’s eyesight in the case of chemical exposure. The duration of contact and the chemical determines the severity of damage done to the eye. The quicker the chemical can be removed or diluted, the less damage that will occur. If the eyewash station is not functioning correctly or not easily accessible, blindness may be the outcome.
Read the July 2021 Toolbox Talk COVWC and MCI
June Toolbox Talk: Flammable Storage at Home
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Most of us would be surprised by the amount of flammable material found in most homes, and most of these materials are usually not stored as outlined on the labels.
Read the June 2021 Toolbox Talk COVWC and MCI
May Toolbox Talk : The Proper Use and Care of Hand Tools
Tuesday, May11, 2021
There’s an old saying that has been attributed to many people from Mark Twain to Abraham Maslow that goes, “When all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail.” There’s an old saying that has been attributed to many people from Mark Twain to Abraham Maslow that goes, “When all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail.”
Read the May 2021 Toolbox Talk COVWC and MCI
April Toolbox Talk : Flammable Storage at Work
Thursday, April 1, 2021
Flammable materials have been around before Greek fire was invented in the 7th Century by the Byzantine
Greeks. Like in modern days, these ancient flammable chemicals had to be stored in specific ways to keep
these volatile chemicals from activating before use or during transportation.
Read the April 2021 Toolbox Talk COVWC and MCI
February Toolbox Talk : At Home Safety, Common Injuries That Will Keep You from The Office
Friday, February 5, 2021
Home is one of the most dangerous environments when it comes to preventable accidents.
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January Toolbox Talk : Near Miss
Monday, January 25, 2021
Read the November 2020 INNOVATOR newsletter from COVWC & MCI
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
November 2020 Innovator Newsletter
MC Innovations Now Certified as a Local Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (LDBE) with the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (Airports Authority)
Monday, November 9, 2020
MC Innovations is pleased to announce that the organization has been approved by Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority as a Local Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (LDBE). — Read More
New Network Medical Provider Search Tool
Monday, July 6, 2020
MC Innovations is excited to announce that effective July 6, 2020 we are launching a new network medical provider search tool. — Read More
MC Innovations honored with new certifications
Thursday, May 14, 2020
MC Innovations is pleased to announce that 2020 has seen our certifications grow, adding three additional certifications — Read More
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Wednesday, May 13, 2020
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Wednesday, February 12, 2020
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Safety Officer Network Meetings Planned for March & April 2020
Friday, December 20, 2019
Safety Officer Network Meetings are designed to assist you with improving your knowledge, skills, and abilities while connecting you to other safety personnel in and around your area. — Read More
See the New Guide on How to Develop a Panel of Physicians
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
We have recently heard from several agencies who have had difficulty forming panels of physicians from the program’s PPO network. Because of this, we wanted to share a guide to help. — Read More
Read the August 2019 INNOVATOR newsletter from COVWC and MCI
Monday, August 19, 2019
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Safety Officer Network Meetings Planned for August & October 2019
Thursday, July 11, 2019
Safety Officer Network Meetings are designed to assist you with improving your knowledge, skills, and abilities while connecting you to other safety personnel in and around your area. — Read More
New ACH/ Direct Deposit Payment Enrollment for Service Providers
Sunday, June 30, 2019
MC Innovations contracts with York Risk Services Group (fka CareWorks) to provide medical bill review services to the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Human Resource Management State Employee Workers’ Compensation Services (DHRM). — Read More
Read the May 2019 INNOVATOR newsletter from COVWC and MCI
Monday, May 27, 2019
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Tuesday, February 19, 2019
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New and improved VLW-Employer Accident Report Portal
Friday, January 11, 2019
You asked, we listened! WCS and MCI are pleased to announce the launch of a new and improved VLW-Employer Accident Report Portal planned to go live on Thursday, January 10th. — Read More
Safety Officer Network Meetings Planned for March 2019
Thursday, January 10, 2019
These meetings will include activities such as “What Would You Do?” scenarios that will help you to apply safety concepts in real life situations. — Read More
Read the November 2018 INNOVATOR newsletter from COVWC and MCI
Saturday, November 17, 2018
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Tuesday, September 18, 2018
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Safety Officer Network Meetings Planned for October
Monday, September 10, 2018
These meetings will include case studies and scenarios that will help you to apply safety concepts in real life situations. — Read More