Global Medical Risks 2012: Looking Ahead
International SOS webinar investigates traveler and expatriate health risks as well as challenges and solutions
TREVOSE, Pa., Feb. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
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Illness while on assignment, lack of access to proper medical care, workplace and vehicle accidents and pandemics were among the top 10 threats to employees that participants ranked in the Duty of Care and Travel Risk Management Global Benchmarking Study. Other medical threats include travel-related infections, infectious diseases and lack of air quality. |
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"Global Medical Risks 2012: Looking Ahead," a complimentary webinar, will investigate these medical threats and risky locations to watch when it comes to protecting your travelers and expatriates and how to best prevent and manage them. Panelists will discuss International SOS' recently released 2012 HealthRisk Map and provide Duty of Care best practices for corporate policies, procedures and prevention strategies. The webinar will also look at health data as it pertains to expatriates, as well as an overview of infectious disease prevention planning. |
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Anyone who manages or is responsible for employees overseas will benefit from this session, including those in the areas of medical, security, business continuity, risk management, travel, legal and reporters who cover these sectors. |
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International SOS, the world's leading provider of integrated medical, international healthcare and security assistance services. |
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When: Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012 |
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Time: 1 - 2 p.m. Eastern |
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Register to attend at International SOS' blog: www.dialoguesondutyofcare.com |
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If you are unable to attend, use the link below to request a recording, to be emailed no later than three business days after the webinar: |
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http://www.keysurvey.com/votingmodule/s180/survey/414002/7dec/ |
About International SOS
Operating in more than 70 countries, International SOS (http://www.internationalsos.com) helps organizations manage the health and safety risks facing their travelers and global workforce. Its services range from consultancy and planning services to 24-hour medical and security advice and assistance. It also provides emergency medical and security evacuations when there is a critical illness, accident or civil unrest. In 2007, the company handled over 850,000 assistance cases, including more than 16,000 evacuations.
SOURCE International SOS
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