News

The resources below were featured in the April 28, 2022, issue of AGRiP eNews and may be of interest to pools.

RISK MANAGEMENT GUIDANCE FOR PUBLIC ENTITIES

• Best practices for managing cybersecurity and cyberattacks (MIIA)
• Blog post about Distracted Driving Awareness Month with links to additional resources (KLC)
  
  
• News roundup covering a state court ruling on qualified immunity, a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on malicious prosecution, and a recent trend of public libraries hiring social workers (MMRMA)
  
  
• Toolkit to address issues of public safety mental health and PTSD (LMCIT)
  
  
• Tips on how to get playgrounds ready for spring (LMCIT)
  
  
• Newsletters about field trip and heat illness risk management (California Schools JPA)
  
  
• Overview of standards for ADA automatic doors (NIRMA)

MEMBER-ORIENTED COMMUNICATIONS AND SERVICES

• New workers’ compensation “plus” coverage going beyond state requirements (VRSA)
  
  
• Free property appraisals for all member locations valued at more than $1 million (VRSA)
  
  
• New supplemental accident insurance for students and participants at school activities or athletic events (Ohio School Plan)
  
  
• Pool award celebrating innovative risk management thinking among members (DVT)

PRESUMPTIONS AND LEGISLATION

• New PTSD presumption covering first responders (Maine)
  
  
• Extended COVID-19 presumption for health care providers (Virginia)