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This expert has nearly 20 years of experience in the epidemiology and behavioral science field, specializing in foodborne outbreaks, worksite health, workplace behaviors, consumer retail behavior, and, most recently, the impact of COVID-19 on human behavior. She earned a BA in math and psychology from Bradley University, an MS in epidemiology and biostatistics from the University of South Florida, and a PhD in public and community health from the University of Maryland. Formerly, this expert served as an adjunct professor in public health at Montgomery College. She then went on to serve as a program analyst for behavioral and social research programs at the National Institute of Aging and National Cancer Institute, along with serving as a deputy director of strategic and innovative programs at the National Institutes of Health. This expert was also the founder and director of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute at the National Institutes of Health, as well as principal epidemiologist and global vice president of research and corporate services at Sodexo. Currently, she is the CEO of an epidemiology and behavioral science consulting firm in Maryland.
CEO, An Epidemiology & Behavioral Science Consulting Firm in MD
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Maryland
Gaithersburg,
Maryland
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What Can a Mental Health Facility Expert Witness Opine On?
Psychiatric Evaluation
Assessment of mental health conditions.
Individual Therapy
One-on-one counseling sessions.
Group Therapy
Therapeutic sessions with multiple participants.
Medication Management
Monitoring and adjusting psychiatric medications.
Crisis Intervention
Immediate support during mental health crises.
Family Therapy
Counseling involving family members.
FAQs for Mental Health Facility Expert Witnesses
What is a mental health facility expert witness?
A mental health facility expert witness is a qualified professional who evaluates standards of care, safety, and operations in psychiatric or treatment centers. They assist by reviewing records, offering opinions, and testifying to clarify complex mental health facility issues.
What types of cases may benefit from the insights of a mental health facility expert witness?
A mental health facility expert witness assists in cases involving patient abuse, neglect, wrongful death, suicide, malpractice, staffing, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance.
How can a mental health facility expert witness evaluate institutional policies for litigation?
A mental health facility expert witness evaluates institutional policies for litigation by comparing them to clinical standards, regulations, incident data, and staff training and enforcement records.
What qualifications should counsel require from a mental health facility expert witness?
Counsel should require a mental health facility expert witness to have advanced clinical credentials, facility operations experience, forensic training, and prior expert testimony experience.
How does a mental health facility expert witness assess standards-of-care compliance?
A mental health facility expert witness assesses standards-of-care compliance by reviewing records, policies, staff actions, and outcomes against accepted clinical and regulatory guidelines.
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