NEWS IN RISK MANAGEMENT

• 3/17/2022in Risk Management

  Carson Valley Swim Center Receives Recognition and Loss Control Excellence Grant Award

  POOL/PACT's LCEP Award Granted to Carson Valley Swim Center - March 17, 2022
• 2/24/2022in Risk Management

  Mental Health Services for Fire, EMS, and Law Enforcement

  A newly developed online experience available both in Absorb and on this web site addresses 'Managing a Career Filled with Stress'. In the briefing you'll find nutrition tips, how stress works in your body, and DO's and DON'TS. Click here for more information and a link to the interactive briefing. 
• 10/16/2021in Risk Management

  Great Nevada Shakeout

  International ShakeOut Day is each third Thursday of October
• 10/1/2021in Risk Management

  Mask Mandate Update

  Mask Mandates, Directives, Resolutions: Guidance for Nevada Public Boards, Councils, and Commissions
• 8/9/2021in Risk Management

  NV SCATS CONSULTATION PROGRAMS/SERVICES

  You may be familiar with Nevada SCATS (Safety Consultation and Training Section), and the helpful safety/compliance work it does for Nevada.

   

• 5/26/2021in Risk Management

  Download the Rural Community Toolkit

  A Tool to Increase Vaccine Confidence in Rural Areas
• 5/25/2021in Risk Management

  Monthly Roll-Call Webinar - June 14

  This is a monthly webinar for law enforcement (both road and jail operations) that will focus on high-risk/critical-tasks.

   

• 5/25/2021in Risk Management

  School Safety Conference - June 15-17

  School Safety Conference
• 5/11/2021in Risk Management

  Aquatics Risk Management Webinar

  This workshop will provide aquatic facility directors and staff with simple, practicable, and effective tools to improve their facility’s operation and protect your staff and the public you serve. 

  This is a fast-paced learning opportunity using videos, PPP, and lively discussion.  

   
• 5/11/2021in Risk Management

  LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE END OF FISCAL YEAR HOUSEKEEPING WEBINAR

  Alan Kalt, POOL/PACT's Chief Financial Officer will conduct this one-hour webinar for POOL/PACT members.

  DATE: May 20, 2021

  TIME: 10:00 am to 11:00 am

   

  PARTICIPANTS: Accounting and Finance Staff Members
• 4/2/2021in Risk Management

  INCLINE VILLAGE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT RECEIVES RECOGNITION AND CASH AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN RISK MANAGEMENT

  The Incline Village General Improvement District (IVGID) has been awarded the prestigious Loss Control Excellence Program Award (LCEP) for its demonstration of risk and related management excellence and commitment to the health, safety, and welfare of its staff and the public it serves.   
• 2/23/2021in Risk Management

  OHS SafetyPod Resources

  From workplace safety to COVID-19 updates, the OHS SafetyPod is an invaluable resource for POOL/PACT members:

  https://ohsonline.com/articles/list/podcast.aspx

• 8/10/2020in Risk Management

  UPDATE: SB4

  Understandably, we have received several inquiries regarding SB4, which provides limited liability protection to some entities and businesses which substantially comply with controlling health standards relating to COVID-19.  However, such limitations do not apply to health care facilities and K-12 schools.  (read more)

   
• 5/22/2020in Risk Management

  Re-Opening Considerations

  Understandably, we have received several inquiries regarding re-opening facilities; from schools to rodeo events. 

  We at POOL/PACT know that your highest concern is protecting the health and safety of the public you serve, your employees, and volunteers.   It is also an essential part of defending against liability claims.  We are standing by ready to assist you in any way we can.  Please do not hesitate to contact your agent for any additional questions you may have as well.  

  RELATED DOCUMENTS:

  CDC Prepare for Reopening Events

  CDC Reopening Events FAQ

• 3/24/2020in Risk Management

  Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

  Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
• 3/5/2020in Risk Management

  How to Properly Wash Your Hands

  Handwashing is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your coworkers from getting sick. Learn when and how you should wash your hands to stay healthy.
• 12/17/2019in Risk Management

  Required Whistleblower Training

  Nevada Revised Statute 281.661 states requires local governments to inform employees of their rights regarding Nevada's Whistleblower law, NRS 281.611 to 281.671. 

  To help support our members in rolling this training out, POOL/PACT created an eLearning course now available in Absorb, our new LMS, and Torch Enterprise. 

   

  We encourage everyone who is employed by a local municipality to take this course.