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CDMS Commission and USBLN® Form Alliance
The CDMS Commission and the US Business Leadership Network® (USBLN®) announced they have entered into a memorandum of understanding to establish an alliance to further the mission and goals of both organizations. “This memorandum is an important milestone in the Commission’s outreach to employers,” stated Edwin Quick, CDMS Commission chair. The announcement was released on August 24.
CDMS Core Knowledge Program to Expand
Building on the success of the Core Knowledge Curriculum (CKC), the CDMS Core Knowledge Committee is developing a webinar series for delivery in 2012. The first “hot” topics for delivery are based on responses to the education survey and will most likely be focused on: ADAAA; Integrated Disability Management (IDM); Aging; and Ethics. Content will come from subject-matter experts in the field of integrated disability and absence management. “This is just one more way that the Commission is creating new products to meet practitioners’ increased need for educational resources,” elaborated Mary Jesko, CDMS Core Knowledge Officer. Watch for announcements soon to be published in our new CDMS Core Knowledge section.
GE Announced as Winner of 2011 Quality Leadership Award
The CDMS Commission has chosen General Electric Co. as the recipient of the 2011 Quality Leadership Award in recognition of its long-standing commitment to disability management and its innovation in health and productivity initiatives. Among GE’s programs is HealthAhead, a global effort to motivate employees and their dependents to achieve the best possible health outcomes.
Results in from CDMS Education Survey
In August, the CDMS Commission surveyed employers and a broad spectrum of professionals who are practicing or are responsible for disability management programs and services. A record number of 594 participants filled us in on preferred methods of training and content tracks. Special thanks to these current and past certificants who won either an iPad2, a gift card, a Core Knowledge Curriculum (CKC) module, or the full CKC for their participation: Todd Martin, Lynette Beavers, Katie Leneker, Elizabeth Bennett, and Nancy Andersen. Thanks to all participants for feedback that will drive further development of our online learning program, the Core Knowledge Curriculum, and related training tools.
CDMS Role & Function Study in the News
Look for our article that highlights the Commission’s scientific field research in the December 2011 issue of Case in Point/Healthcare Effectiveness Review.
What Are Your Hot Topics?
In the CDMS education survey, many of you told us that you wanted to know more about Aging Workforce Issues, ADAAA, Disability and the Multigenerational Workforce, FMLA, Veterans, and Health Reform. To accomplish our goal of becoming the go-to place online for disability management issues, we need your input. Please tell us more about your topmost issues and concerns. We welcome your comments on the CDMS Discussion Forum.