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The Appropriate Use of Narcotics in the Treatment of Occupational Injuries

February 12, 2009
11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Orlando, FL

For the past several years, the use of opioids in the treatment of occupational injuries has seen a dramatic increase. According to the National Council on Compensation Insurance, four of the top ten prescriptions in 2005 and 2006 were narcotics.

Many in workers’ compensation believe this problem is become very dangerous, resulting in poor return to work outcomes, growing addiction, and rising costs. Responding to concerns raised from regulators, claims adjusters, judges and physicians, the IAIABC in collaboration with the Florida Association of Workers' Compensation Claim Professionals (WCCP) has developed the seminar, The Appropriate Use of Narcotics in the Treatment of Occupational Injuries, to discuss the use of pain medication in treating occupational injuries.

Attendees will appreciate the high caliber expertise of the presenters, and their objective approach in presenting

the latest medical evidence on opioid use. In addition, attendees will value the chance to dialogue on this important issue and identify solutions to protect injured workers from the unintended consequences of inappropriate use of pain medications.

Download the brochure, agenda, and registration form for The Appropriate Use of Narcotics in the Treatment of Occupational Injuries.

Agenda

Download the agenda for the The Appropriate Use of Narcotics in the Treatment of Occupational Injuries.

Seminar Objectives

Learn strategies to distinguish between potential overuse or abuse of opioids and safe, appropriate use of pain medications.
Understand medical evidence on the labeled and off-labeled use of pain medication for the treatment of occupational injury.
Consider what remedies are available to assist injured workers who have serious problems, and even abuse, of pain medication.
Identify solutions for adjusters, physicians, judges, and regulators to protect injured workers against overuse of pain medication.

Registration Fees*

IAIABC Members	$149
WCCP Members	$149
All Others	$199

*A special discount applies to Workers' Compensation College registrants, please contact Christina Klein, Program Assistant, at cklein@iaiabc.org.

Registration

Register for the seminar, The Appropriate Use of Narcotics in the Treatment of Occupational Injuries, in two ways:

1. Complete the Online Registration Form.
2. Download the Registration Form and fax it to the IAIABC office at 608-663-1546.

Location

The seminar, The Appropriate Use of Narcotics in the Treatment of Occupational Injuries, will be held at the Doubletree Castle Hotel. Take advantage of a discounted room rate of $152 per night (plus tax) by calling the Doubletree Castle, 800-952-2785 before January 20, 2009. Make sure to mention the IAIABC to receive this special rate.

Doubletree Castle Hotel
8629 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819
Phone: 800-952-2785
www.doubletreecastle.com

The IAIABC cannot guarantee the discounted rate or hotel availability if reservations are made after January 20, 2009.

Questions? Contact Jennifer Wolf, Manager of Events and Educational Programs, at jwolf@iaiabc.org.

Cancellation and Refunds: The IAIABC reserves the right to cancel the seminar. All registrations are fully transferable to another attendee, if we are notified in writing up to the first day of the meeting. We will gladly refund any payments, less a $75 processing fee, for cancellations received in writing prior 30 days before the seminar. After that, no refunds will be made, only credits against future IAIABC training or conferences will be issued, to be used within 12 months of the credit issue date.