AOHP's Caring for Healthcare Professionals Podcast

In Episode 49, we have a three-part discussion with Jane Thomason at National Nurses United and Dr. Amber Mitchell at the International Safety Center on Disease Exposure Prevention, HICPAC, and related topics. The discussion continued so long we kept it going with multiple parts. :)

This is Part 3 of our HICPAC conversation...our first three-part series!

Our 49th episode went into a long discussion that ended up being a full three-part, three-hour episode! This is Part Two of our discussion on the HICPAC and Disease Exposure Prevention with Dr. Amber Mitchell and Jane Thomason. Thanks!

Our 48th episode features a fantastic discussion between Melanie Walter, our awesome HR colleague and friend, and Simone Olivier, our return guest and outstanding wellness expert, on the challenges associated with navigating a stressful life and workplace and opportunities for improving the situation. Thanks!

Our 47th episode features a fantastic interview with Vaughn Baker at Strategos Intl about Workplace Violence and Active Shooter Prevention. Thanks! 

Our 46th episode is Part 2 of our series on needle and sharps safety and features a great interview with Dr. Amber Mitchell, DrPH, and Dr. Nancy Yuill, Ph.D., RN. Thanks! 

Our 45th episode features a great recap of our Expo at our 2022 National Conference and mini-interviews (miniterviews?) with many of our vendors. We're very appreciate of each of them. The sound wavered a bit (because I'm not an expert at podcast audio or my cell phone), but we got lots of great comments. If you'd like to hear more from any of the vendors, please feel free to email them directly at their web site or contact us at aohp.org for more info. Thanks!

Our 44th episode features a fantastic discussion from an expert panel about professional certifications in the Safety Management area. Thanks! 

Our 43rd episode features a fantastic discussion about Emergency Management in acute care, ambulatory care, and public health with Amber Johnson, CEM, and John Fleming. Thanks!

Our 42nd episode features two more great perspectives on needlestick and sharps injury prevention with a fantastic panel discussion featuring Lissa Nelson and Dr. Susan Gallagher. Thanks! 

Our 40th episode features Pete Susca of OpX Safety and a great discussion of process management and how it can remove silos, improve engagement, and benefit occupational health and safety. Thanks!

Our 39th episode features a fantastic panel discussion with NIOSH leaders, Dave Thomas of REPSS, and Chief Doug Rush of Scopus Consultants. This a very insightful, enlightening discussion of the respiratory protection standards and quality processes, program development, and much more. Thanks!

Our 37th episode features a fantastic interview with Morgan Ash about the opportunities from partnering Occ Health and Safety with the Communications teams and Public Information Officer. Thanks!

Our 36th episode features a fantastic interview with the City of Houston's Vision Zero leaders and a discussion about their ongoing work with traffic and driving safety including roadway safety features, driver education, and more. Thanks!

Our 34th episode features a fantastic interview with Herbert Bell with the ASSP Environmental Practice Specialty discussing environmental safety, personal wellness, and careers in safety and health. Thanks! 

Our 33rd episode features a fantastic interview with Kelley Lombardo, M.Ed. and USAF Master Instructor, about effective education and training. Thanks!

Our 32nd episode features a fantastic interview with Simone Olivier about Mindfulness, Wellness, and how to achieve both to optimize health and effectiveness. Thanks! 

Our 31st episode features a fantastic panel interview about ergonomics with key leaders Stephanie Johnson and Emmanuel Winful with the ASSP Blacks in Safety Excellence (BISE) Common Interest Group. Thanks! 

Our 30th episode features a fantastic discussion of the continuing Workplace Violence threat to healthcare providers. Donna Zankowski and Dave Johnson both return to discuss. Thanks! 

Our 29th episode features a fantastic interview with Doug Rush about his career in industrial hygiene including years of experiences in hospitals and consulting. Thanks!

Our 28th episode features a fantastic panel discussion on safe patient mobility with Dr. Susan Gallagher and Karen Guiliano. Thanks!

Our 27th episode features a great discussion with Camilo Olivieri on emotional fatigue and burnout prevention. Thanks!

Our 26th episode features a fantastic interview with Bryce Griffler of the ASSP Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion task force about the subject and great recommendations and learning opportunities. Thanks!

Our 25th episode features an excellent panel of prolific safety professionals discussing what has inspired them throughout their careers including people, situations, books, and more. Thanks!

Our 24th episode features a fantastic interview with Charity Dominguez, Emergency Management Regional Exercise Coordinator for the City of Houston and her perspectives and experiences about disaster preparedness and response. Thanks!

Our 23rd episode features a very informational interview with Jeff Neumann, a prolific live music professional, discussing his experiences with large music festivals and how they relate to the Astroworld music festival tragedy on November 5. 

Our 22st episode features a fantastic interview with Tracy Davies-Fletcher, Chief Nurse and Employee Health leader at the Houston Health Department. Thanks! 

Our 21st episode features a great interview with Tim Guerinot, a staffing/HR and sales professional to discuss safety partnerships to increase visibility. Thanks!

Our 20th episode features a fantastic interview with Abby Ferri, CSP, about safety engagement and communication. Thanks!

Our 19th episode features a great interview with Christy Maes on personal health conditions, chronic illness, and trauma and how they affect team members in the workplace. Thanks!

Our 18th episode features a great discussion with Norman Ritchie of vPSI on human factors and human performance. Thanks!

Our 17th episode features a fantastic panel discussion on needlestick/sharps injury and blood/body fluid exposure prevention with Dr. Amber Mitchell and Vicente Zuno. Thanks!

Our 16th episode features a great conversation with Dr. Seamus Curran about air filtration, air circulation, and disease exposure prevention. Thanks!

Our 14th episode features a fantastic panel discussion on Workplace Violence Prevention featuring Donna Zankowski and Ami Straight, both outstanding Occupational Health professionals with a wealth of experience and knowledge in the area. We thank them for sharing their knowledge! 

Our 13th episode features a fantastic episode with Dr. Nancy Yuill about her outstanding experiences as a Nurse Leader, a Ph.D., a Professor, and as the Dean and College President over Nursing Schools. Thanks, Dr. Yuill! 

Our 12th episode features a great conversation with Dr. Melissa Gresham about high-reliability safety culture development in healthcare by way of her experiences as a combat veteran U.S. Army helicopter pilot-in-command, Safety Officer, and Ph.D. in behavioral psychology. Thanks, Dr. Gresham! 

Our 11th episode features a great interview with marquee safety speaker and writer Shawn Galloway and his input and feedback on world-class leadership and how to get there. Thanks, Shawn! 

Our 10th episode has a fantastic interview with Dave Johnson, veteran safety journalist and editor, on 50 years of safety evolution....thanks, Dave! 

Our ninth episode has a great conversation with Dave Thomas of REPSS on respiratory protection, fit testing, and the importance of these things. Thanks! 

Our eighth episode has a fantastic conversation with longtime AOHP contributor Dr. Amber Mitchell on needlestick and sharps injury prevention, bloodborne pathogen exposure prevention, wellness, COVID-19, and much more. Thanks! 

Our seventh episode has a great conversation with Jeff Peeples of Tomahawk Safety about PPE design, manufacturing, and distribution along with great insights into the supply line variances, counterfeiting issues, and price gouging issues during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

In our sixth episode, we have great updates and insights from our Southwest Chapter's President and Vice President, Carissa Imrecke and Esther Khawaja. Thanks!

On our fifth episode, we have a fantastic collaboration with the Mobility Minute Podcast with Guy Fragala discussing human factors and patient mobility. Thanks to the Mobility Minute and Guy for their great content! 

In our fourth episode, Amber Johnson, MPA, CEM, provides expertise on EM in a health system.

Our third episode features an expert perspective on public sector, military, and healthcare safety.

Our second episode features an expert perspective on Emergency Management in Healthcare from Todd De Voe, CEM, host of the EM Weekly Podcast. 

Our first episode features expert guidance on Ergonomics injury prevention from Holly Bollin and Dr. Bird at the Akron Children's Hospital.