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Patient Care Ergonomics Expert Witness
This expert is a board certified professional ergonomist and an internationally recognized expert in patient care ergonomics. She provides safe patient handling and mobility (SPHM) consultation and training related to equipment requirements, safe patient handling techniques, program implementation and maintenance, ergonomic design in health care facilities, and cost/benefit analysis. She researched, developed, implemented, and sustained the Veterans Health Administration's (VHA) national SPHM Program in 153 VA facilities, bringing national recognition to the VA Program while she also provided consultation to the other governmental and non-governmental entities, and international organizations. She led the American Nurses Association (ANA) team to develop the Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Standards, now included in National Legislation. Her expertise and tenacity led to the incorporation of safe patient handling design criteria in the Facility Guidelines Institute (FGI) 2010 National Guidelines for Design and Construction of Health Care Facilities. She assisted in the development of the Safety Risk Assessment (SRA) that was included in the 2014 FGI national Design Guidelines. She also serves as an advisory board member for the University of South Florida NIOSH Sunshine Environmental Resource Center. She was the recipient of the 2011 "Advocacy Award for Improved Caregiver Safety" and the NIOSH National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA) "Partnering Award for Worker Health and Safety" in 2006.
President, A Patient Care Ergonomics Consultancy in FL
Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH), University of South Florida
Tampa,
Florida
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What Can a Caregiver Expert Witness Opine On?
Personal Care Assistance
Help with daily hygiene and grooming.
Medication Management
Ensure proper medication administration and timing.
Meal Preparation
Prepare nutritious meals according to dietary needs.
Mobility Assistance
Support with walking and transferring safely.
Companionship Services
Provide social interaction and emotional support.
Household Management
Assist with light cleaning and organization.
FAQs for Caregiver Expert Witnesses
What is the role of a caregiver expert witness in legal proceedings?
A caregiver expert witness provides specialized knowledge about caregiving standards, practices, and regulations. They can offer insight on cases involving elder abuse, neglect, or improper care.
In what types of cases might I need a caregiver expert witness?
Caregiver expert witnesses are often needed in personal injury cases, medical malpractice suits, wrongful death claims, and cases involving elder law issues.
What subspecialties exist within the field of caregiving that an expert witness might focus on?
Subspecialties can include geriatric care, pediatric care, special needs care, mental health caregiving, and home healthcare among others.
How can a caregiver expert witness help establish standards of care in a case?
These experts can testify on accepted standards in the caregiving industry, identify deviations from these standards, and explain how such deviations may have led to harm.
Can a caregiver expert witness provide testimony on the psychological impact of caregiver negligence or abuse?
Yes. Many caregiver experts have experience in assessing psychological trauma resulting from negligence or abuse and can provide valuable insights into its effects.
How does Expert Institute select its Caregiver expert witnesses?
Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.