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Introducing PRISM Analytics Dashboard
For members who provide data monthly to PRISM, you now have a way to access your entity's loss experience, performance indicators, and benchmarking, all through an online platform. Introducing the PRISM Analytics Dashboard!

Members who register for this new service will be able to:
  • Perform self-service analytics
  • Gain visibility into loss history
  • Utilize key performance indicators, graphs, and charts that provide insight into claim activity, including:
    • benchmarking against peer groups and PRISM programs
    • embedded analytics
    • interactive maps
    • membership history
Register today and staff will assist you in setting up your entity's dashboard. Contact Tiana Randazzo or Madhura Phansalkar for more information.
Now Available: New PRISMtv Webcast!
Check out the latest webcast by the Eyres Law Group titled "Key Compliance Update for LEAs: CDPH Order Compelling Vaccination, Testing, Enhanced Documentation, and Tracking Mandates." This webcast will guide viewers through the stringent requirements of the new CDPH vaccination order for K-12 schools and provide a plethora of information that is easy to comprehend. You can now view this webcast and many more on-demand on PRISMtv.
New Recruiting and Onboarding Resources 
Many public agencies are dealing with a qualified applicant shortage. To deal with this issue, some are forgoing essential applicant screening steps to bring candidates onboard faster. But skipping any step in the applicant screening and hiring process could potentially expose public agencies to risk.
 
Before an applicant moves from candidate to employee, ensure they meet the requirements outlined in the conditional job offer. Examples are drug screenings, background checks, or medical evaluations. Make sure to communicate the screening requirement(s) to the candidate and confirm that the screens' results are satisfactory to the agency before the candidate advances to employee.
 
Protect your agency from liability concerns by ensuring all steps in the hiring process are completed. For more information on Recruiting and Onboarding, check out PRISM's blog.
Curious about Physical Abilities Testing?
PRISM has partnered with Don Freeman, CEO of Occumetric, and Tom Ledda, San Mateo County Schools Insurance Group (SMCSIG) 's Workers' Compensation and Loss Control Manager, to create a short video covering the specifics of implementing physical abilities testing services within an organization. Using proprietary equipment and software, Occumetric tests an applicant's ability to bend, push, pull, and carry loads. For more information on how Tom and his team have implemented their program, check out this video.
Have you Checked out our Podcast, PRISM Perspectives?
PRISM Perspectives is a monthly risk management focused podcast followed by an open forum for participants to discuss challenges or share best practices on the topic. On the next podcast on October 22nd at 11 a.m., guest host Tom Pelster, PRISM CIO, will be joined by Eric Westrom, Regional Chief Technology Officer at Synoptek, and experts from KnowBe4 to discuss the Top 3 MUST HAVE Cybersecurity Technologies. Visit the PRISM Perspectives webpage to view past episodes.
Now Available on PRISMtv:

Assessing Ventilation Requirements for Indoor Workplaces and Classrooms 
As the Delta variant continues to surge, now more than ever, a multilayered approach is needed to return to work, school, and life safely. Key among these layers is ventilation. Cal/OSHA's Emergency Temporary Standard (§3205. COVID-19 Prevention) and CDPH's Interim Guidance, Filtration, and Air Quality in Indoor Environments have explicit ventilation requirements for workplaces. Tune in for a recorded webcast with David Moore, Intrinsic EH&S CEO that will guide viewers through the basics of assessing ventilation at the occupant level. This webcast and many more are now available on PRISMtv.
Coming Soon!
Grab a snack and watch the show to discover new resources coming soon to PRISM members!
 

Resources

COVID-19
PRISM Blog
School Administrators Guide to Preventing SAM
PRISM Training Calendar
School Liability Handbook
PRISMtv
Partner Programs
Risk Simplified Archive

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Partner Program Spotlight
PRISM has partnered with Vector Solutions (formerly TargetSolutions) to deliver an online learning management system (LMS) and safety/risk management platform. Learn More!