The Delaware Valley Trusts Advantage: Managed Risk. Collective Rewards.
When it comes to selecting health, workers’ compensation, or property and liability insurance, public entities need stability and superior coverage at the lowest responsible cost. At the Delaware Valley Trusts we understand. Our members enjoy stable rates that defy insurance industry trends while taking advantage of comprehensive benefits, cash dividends, rate credits, multi-trust discounts, superior member service, and a wide array of exclusive value-added services.
Let us manage your risk while you realize the rewards.
Open to Property & Liability (DVPLT) and Workers’ Comp (DVWCT) members at no cost.
A key measure of success for improving productivity in any organization is based on how well leaders manage performance. An important aspect of this involves Human Resources Law. This workshop combines an overview of the impact of various laws and conditions affecting employment practices in the workplace with the key elements of an effective performance management process. Topics include the Civil Rights Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, age and sexual discrimination, privacy rights, affirmative action, unemployment compensation and workers compensation. Also included are setting goals and expectations, using objectives/standards as performance measures and providing employee feedback.
This virtual webinar is eligible for the Delaware Valley Health Trust $100 Health Education Incentive.
Please join us for this presentation by Dr. Purtill with Rothman Orthopedics. Dr. Purtill will explore the fundamentals of hip and knee arthritis, two of the most common forms of arthritis that affect millions of people worldwide. He will discuss the underlying causes, the different types of arthritis, and how they impact joint function. Additionally, he will cover the key symptoms of hip and knee arthritis, including pain, stiffness, and limited mobility, and examine how these symptoms can affect daily life. Finally, Dr. Purtill will discuss the various treatment options available, from conservative approaches such as physical therapy and medications to surgical interventions.
Click on the following link to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uh5bkmazTjeFWL6oyIae6g
For more information on Health Trust Wellness incentives and reimbursements, click here (login required) or contact the Wellness Team at wellness@dvtrusts.com or call 267-803-5721.
Open to Property & Liability (DVPLT) and Workers’ Comp (DVWCT) members at no cost.
This training will be held at West Whiteland Township, Main Meeting Room, located at 101 Commerce Drive, Exton, PA 19341. This course covers the essential competencies for leading employees in the public sector. The essential competencies are required for a supervisor or manager to be effective. Techniques in leadership and motivation, coaching and mentoring will be shared. Additional topics include interpersonal styles and effective communication.
Open to DVWCT and DVPLT members at no cost.
OSHA defines “permit-required confined spaces” as a confined space that has one or more of the following characteristics:
(1) Contains or has a potential to contain a hazardous atmosphere; (2) Contains a material that has the potential for engulfing an entrant; (3) Has an internal configuration such that an entrant could be trapped or asphyxiated by inwardly converging walls or by a floor which slopes downward and tapers to a smaller cross-section; or (4) Contains any other recognized serious safety or health hazard.
This seminar discusses what constitutes a confined space, reviews potential hazards that could be contained and details best practices for protecting public employees required to work in such environments. This seminar is approved for 3 Pa. DEP water/wastewater operator contact hours. Limited space available – max of 25 participants will be enrolled.
Open to Property & Liability (DVPLT) and Workers’ Comp (DVWCT) members at no cost.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are approximately 36,000 serious chain saw injuries each year. Proper safety equipment and operation can greatly reduce the risk of injury when using a chainsaw. This full day workshop will review safety equipment and how to safely start and operate a chainsaw. It will also review reactive forces, directional felling, limbing and bucking, use of wedges, and storm damage and removal techniques. Participants are required to bring a hardhat and ear protection.
Expert dental advice is accessible anytime, anywhere. If you can’t visit a dental office or need a diagnosis to determine your treatment needs, virtual dentistry might be a valuable option. This innovative approach allows dentists to consult with patients and provide expert advice through computers, tablets, and mobile devices. Virtual dentistry tools enable dental office …
The Workers’ Compensation Team will be issuing new and improved Prescription Cards to each of our members in April 2025. Every employee should receive a Workers’ Compensation (WC) prescription card. Similar to their health insurance card, they should keep this card in a safe and easily accessible place. This card indicates that DVWCT is responsible …
In the first quarter of each year, DVWCT surveys member risk control contacts to evaluate the effectiveness of its accident and illness prevention program. The feedback is used to improve service delivery as well as fulfill regulatory obligations under 34 Pa. Code § 129.458(12)(b). The later requires risk pools to “annually solicit comments from their …