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Patient Care Ergonomics Expert Witness
Review Fee $350/hrDeposition Fee $400/hrCourt Fee $500/hrThis 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 a caregiver expert witness?
A caregiver expert witness is a qualified professional who explains caregiving standards, duties, and best practices in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, assessing care quality, and testifying to clarify caregiver negligence or abuse issues.
What types of cases may require a caregiver expert witness?
A caregiver expert witness handles elder abuse, neglect, home care standards, wrongful death, disability care, long-term care, hospice, and caregiving malpractice cases.
How do you evaluate the qualifications of a caregiver expert witness?
Evaluate a caregiver expert witness by reviewing their clinical experience, caregiving certifications, specialized training, case history, and prior expert testimony credentials.
How does a caregiver expert witness assess standard of care?
A caregiver expert witness assesses standard of care by comparing the caregiver’s actions to accepted professional guidelines, policies, and what a reasonably prudent caregiver would do.
How can a caregiver expert witness support damages analysis?
A caregiver expert witness supports damages analysis by quantifying care needs, costs, and future caregiving requirements to substantiate economic and non-economic losses.
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