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ASSP Healthcare Practice Specialty's Healthbeat Podcast

ASSP Healthcare Practice Specialty's Healthbeat Podcast

By ASSP HCPS Healthbeat

The Healthbeat Podcast is the podcast of the ASSP Healthcare Practice Specialty with subject matter experts in healthcare safety discussing relevant safety improvements to take care of those taking care of others.
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ASSP Healthbeat Podcast - Episode 13 - Safety Professionalism, Consulting, ASSP Leadership, and more with Abby Ferri, CSP

ASSP Healthcare Practice Specialty's Healthbeat Podcast Jul 07, 2021

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ASSP HCPS Healthbeat - Episode 47 - Melanie Walter (HR) and Simone Olivier (Wellness) on Mental Health and Navigating a Stressful Life and Workplace

ASSP HCPS Healthbeat - Episode 47 - Melanie Walter (HR) and Simone Olivier (Wellness) on Mental Health and Navigating a Stressful Life and Workplace

Our 47th episode features a fantastic panel discussion between our colleagues and friends Melanie Walter (HR) and Simone Olivier (Wellness, return guest) about mental health and navigating a stressful life and workplace. Thanks!

Jun 19, 202301:02:32
ASSP HCPS Healthbeat - Episode 46 - Workplace Violence and Active Shooter Prevention with Vaughn Baker

ASSP HCPS Healthbeat - Episode 46 - Workplace Violence and Active Shooter Prevention with Vaughn Baker

Our 46th episode features a fantastic interview with Vaughn Baker at Strategos Intl about workplace violence and active shooter prevention. Thanks!

Jan 22, 202346:46
ASSP HCPS Healthbeat - Episode 45 - Needle and Sharps Safety with Dr. Mitchell and Dr. Yuill

ASSP HCPS Healthbeat - Episode 45 - Needle and Sharps Safety with Dr. Mitchell and Dr. Yuill

Our 45th episode features a fantastic Part 2 to our Needle and Sharps Safety series with two of our fantastic returning guests, Dr. Amber Mitchell and Dr. Nancy Yuill! 

Dec 11, 202201:17:03
ASSP HCPS Healthbeat - Episode 44 - Needle and Sharps Safety w/ Dr. Susan Gallagher and Lissa Nelson, RN

ASSP HCPS Healthbeat - Episode 44 - Needle and Sharps Safety w/ Dr. Susan Gallagher and Lissa Nelson, RN

Our 44th episode features a fantastic discussion about needle and sharps safety with Dr. Susan Gallagher, Ph.D., and Lissa Nelson, RN. Thanks! 

Nov 20, 202255:23
ASSP HCPS Healthbeat - Episode 43 - Emergency Management in Acute Care and Public Health w/ Amber Johnson, CEM, and John Fleming

ASSP HCPS Healthbeat - Episode 43 - Emergency Management in Acute Care and Public Health w/ Amber Johnson, CEM, and John Fleming

Our 43rd episode features a fantastic discussion with Amber Johnson and John Fleming about Emergency Management and how it is integrated with Safety Management in both acute care and public health settings. Thanks! 

Nov 20, 202252:46
ASSP HCPS Healthbeat - Episode 42 - Integrating Safety into Holistic Process Management with Pete Susca

ASSP HCPS Healthbeat - Episode 42 - Integrating Safety into Holistic Process Management with Pete Susca

Our 42nd episode features a fantastic episode with Pete Susca of OpX Safety discussing holistic process management and how safety can and should be integrated into it. Thanks! 

Oct 29, 202248:34
ASSP Healthbeat Podcast - Episode 39 - Professional Certifications

ASSP Healthbeat Podcast - Episode 39 - Professional Certifications

Our 39th episode features a fantastic panel discussion on professional certifications with ASSP leaders from the IH and Public Sector Practice Specialties and BISE. Thanks!

Aug 15, 202201:16:23
ASSP Healthbeat Podcast - Episode 38 - Respiratory Protection Panel with NIOSH, Dave Thomas, and Chief Rush

ASSP Healthbeat Podcast - Episode 38 - Respiratory Protection Panel with NIOSH, Dave Thomas, and Chief Rush

Our 38th episode features a fantastic panel discussion with NIOSH leaders, Dave Thomas of REPSS, and Chief Doug Rush of Scopus Consultants discussing respiratory protection standards, programs, quality, and more. Thanks!

Aug 15, 202201:03:27
ASSP HCPS Healthbeat - Episode 37 - Safety & Communications with Morgan Ash

ASSP HCPS Healthbeat - Episode 37 - Safety & Communications with Morgan Ash

Our 37th episode features a great interview with Morgan Ash on effective partnerships between Safety and Communications. Thanks! 

May 15, 202248:24
ASSP HCPS Healthbeat - Episode 36 - Roadway Safety with the City of Houston's Vision Zero Leaders

ASSP HCPS Healthbeat - Episode 36 - Roadway Safety with the City of Houston's Vision Zero Leaders

Our 36th episode features a fantastic interview with the City of Houston's Vision Zero team as they diligently work on roadway safety with a comprehensive team, great partnerships, data analysis, and continual improvements to major metropolitan roadways. Joining us as Sofia Font and David Fields with the City of Houston's Planning and Development Department. Thanks! 

May 15, 202234:59
ASSP Healthbeat Podcast - Episode 35 - Mindfulness with Simone Olivier

ASSP Healthbeat Podcast - Episode 35 - Mindfulness with Simone Olivier

Our 35th episode features a fantastic interview with Simone Olivier about Mindfulness and how it impacts our overall health and effectiveness along with ways to improve it. Thanks! 

Mar 27, 202251:06
ASSP Healthbeat Podcast - Episode 34 - Ergonomics with BISE

ASSP Healthbeat Podcast - Episode 34 - Ergonomics with BISE

Our 34th episode features a fantastic interview with excellent ASSP leaders with the Blacks in Safety Excellence (BISE) Common Interest Group on Ergonomics. Thanks! 

Mar 27, 202253:31
ASSP Healthbeat Podcast - Episode 33 - The Doctoral Journey

ASSP Healthbeat Podcast - Episode 33 - The Doctoral Journey

Our 33rd episode features a fantastic panel discussing the journey towards a doctorate degree. Thanks!

Mar 21, 202201:42:58
ASSP Healthbeat Podcast - Episode 34 - Workplace Violence Prevention Panel, Part II - w/ Donna Zankowski & Dave Johnson

ASSP Healthbeat Podcast - Episode 34 - Workplace Violence Prevention Panel, Part II - w/ Donna Zankowski & Dave Johnson

Our 34th episode is a collaboration with the Association for Occupational Health Professionals in Healthcare (AOHP) and features a fantastic panel discussion on workplace violence prevention, a continuation of the discussion around the continued threat to healthcare workers. Donna Zankowski and Dave Johnson both return to discuss. Thanks! 

Mar 21, 202201:02:52
ASSP Healthbeat Podcast - Episode 31 - Jeff Neumann on the Live Music Festival World and the Astroworld Festival Tragedy

ASSP Healthbeat Podcast - Episode 31 - Jeff Neumann on the Live Music Festival World and the Astroworld Festival Tragedy

Our 31st episode features a great interview with Jeff Neumann, a prolific career professional in the live music industry, on his experiences and perspectives on large music festivals and their safety protocols; we also discuss how these protocols relate to the tragic situation that occurred on the November 5th 'Astroworld' music festival. 

Feb 15, 202251:24
ASSP Healthbeat Podcast - Episode 32 - Inspiration

ASSP Healthbeat Podcast - Episode 32 - Inspiration

Our 32nd episode features a fantastic panel of ASSP leaders discussing inspiration and the people, situations, books, and other things that have inspired them to excel in safety leadership. Thanks!

Jan 16, 202201:10:03
ASSP Healthbeat Podcast - Episode 30 - Charity Dominguez at the City of Houston on Emergency Management

ASSP Healthbeat Podcast - Episode 30 - Charity Dominguez at the City of Houston on Emergency Management

Our 30th episode features a great interview with Charity Dominguez, Regional Exercise Planner at the City of Houston on Emergency Management. Thanks!

Jan 16, 202201:10:23
ASSP Healthbeat Podcast - Episode 29 - Tracy Davies-Fletcher on Nursing and Public Health

ASSP Healthbeat Podcast - Episode 29 - Tracy Davies-Fletcher on Nursing and Public Health

Our 27th episodes features a fantastic interview with Tracy Davies-Fletcher on Nursing and Public Health; thanks! 

Jan 16, 202242:40
ASSP Healthbeat Podcast - Episode 28 - CMSgt (Retired) Doug Rush, CSP, CIH

ASSP Healthbeat Podcast - Episode 28 - CMSgt (Retired) Doug Rush, CSP, CIH

Our 28th episode features a great interview with Doug Rush, a CIH and CSP (among other designations) and also a retired USAF Chief Master Sergeant in the BioEnvironmental Engineering field. Thanks! 

Nov 09, 202155:14
ASSP Healthbeat Podcast - Episode 27 - Kelley Lombardo on Education and Training

ASSP Healthbeat Podcast - Episode 27 - Kelley Lombardo on Education and Training

Our 27th episode features a fantastic interview with Kelley Lombardo about her career and experiences as well as her expert perspectives on education and training, particularly for adults. Thanks!

Nov 09, 202141:28
ASSP Healthbeat Podcast - Episode 26 - Camilo Olivieri on Burnout and Fatigue Prevention

ASSP Healthbeat Podcast - Episode 26 - Camilo Olivieri on Burnout and Fatigue Prevention

Our 26th episode features a great interview with Camilo Olivieri about preventing burnout and fatigue as well as his career and experiences in safety and as a paramedic. Thanks!

Nov 09, 202144:33
ASSP Healthbeat Podcast - Episode 25 - Bryce Griffler on Diversity and Inclusion

ASSP Healthbeat Podcast - Episode 25 - Bryce Griffler on Diversity and Inclusion

Our 25th episode features a fantastic episode from Bryce Griffler about his career and experiences as well as his ongoing work with diversity and inclusion, particularly with ASSP and the Emerging Professionals Common Interest Group. Thanks!

Nov 09, 202101:01:40
ASSP Healthbeat Podcast - Episode 24 - Blacks in Safety Excellence (BISE)

ASSP Healthbeat Podcast - Episode 24 - Blacks in Safety Excellence (BISE)

Our 24th episodes features a fantastic interview with a panel discussion from leaders at BISE; we discuss their careers, experiences, perspectives, and news from the Blacks in Safety Excellence common interest group. Thanks! 

Nov 09, 202153:39
ASSP Healthbeat - Episode 23 - Public Sector Practice Specialty

ASSP Healthbeat - Episode 23 - Public Sector Practice Specialty

Our 23rd episode features a great panel discussion with the Public Sector Practice Specialty's leadership; we discuss their careers, experiences, and perspectives on safety issues and also what's happening with their Practice Specialty. Thanks!

Nov 09, 202101:01:17
ASSP Healthbeat Podcast - Episode 23 - Industrial Hygiene Practice Specialty with Wesley Lashbrook

ASSP Healthbeat Podcast - Episode 23 - Industrial Hygiene Practice Specialty with Wesley Lashbrook

Our 23rd episode features a great interview with Wes Lashbrook at the Industrial Hygiene Practice Specialty and a great discussion about his career, experiences, and perspectives on safety as well as what's new at the IHPS. Thanks!

Nov 09, 202141:16
ASSP Healthbeat Podcast - Episode 22 - Ergonomics Practice Specialty with Rachel Michael

ASSP Healthbeat Podcast - Episode 22 - Ergonomics Practice Specialty with Rachel Michael

Our 22nd episode features a great interview with Rachel Michael of the Ergonomics Practice Specialty; along with her career, experiences, and perspectives on safety, we also discuss each Practice Specialty and how the healthcare industry relates to each. Thanks!

Nov 09, 202101:01:05
ASSP Healthbeat Podcast - Episode 21 - Environmental Practice Specialty with Herbert Bell

ASSP Healthbeat Podcast - Episode 21 - Environmental Practice Specialty with Herbert Bell

Our 21st episode is a great collaboration with the Environmental Practice Specialty and an interview with Herbert Bell; we discuss his career and experiences along with wellness and other aspects. Thanks!

Nov 09, 202140:13
ASSP Healthbeat Podcast - Episode 20 - Partnering with Staffing/HR and Sales to Increase Visibility w/ Tim Guerinot

ASSP Healthbeat Podcast - Episode 20 - Partnering with Staffing/HR and Sales to Increase Visibility w/ Tim Guerinot

Our 20th episode features a great interview with Tim Guerinot, a prolific staffing/HR and sales SME, to discuss safety partnerships with staffing and sales to increase visibility. Thanks!

Sep 22, 202155:08
ASSP Healthbeat Podcast - Episode 19 - The Effects of Chronic Illness and Trauma on Team Members w/ Christy Maes

ASSP Healthbeat Podcast - Episode 19 - The Effects of Chronic Illness and Trauma on Team Members w/ Christy Maes

Our 19th episode features a great interview with Christy Maes about the effects of chronic illness and trauma on team members and how organizations can be allies. Thanks!

Sep 22, 202138:19
ASSP Healthbeat Podcast - Episode 18 - A Needlestick/Sharps Injury and Blood/Body Fluid Exposure Prevention Panel

ASSP Healthbeat Podcast - Episode 18 - A Needlestick/Sharps Injury and Blood/Body Fluid Exposure Prevention Panel

Our 18th episode features a fantastic panel discussion on needlestick/sharps injury and blood/body fluid exposure prevention with Dr. Amber Mitchell and Vicente Zuno. Thanks!

Aug 19, 202156:37
ASSP Healthbeat Podcast - Episode 17 - Dr. Seamus Curran on Air Filtration and Disease Exposure Prevention

ASSP Healthbeat Podcast - Episode 17 - Dr. Seamus Curran on Air Filtration and Disease Exposure Prevention

Our 17th episode features a fantastic conversation with Dr. Seamus Curran of the University of Houston on air filtration, air circulation, and disease exposure prevention. Thanks! 

Aug 19, 202141:16
ASSP Healthbeat Podcast - Episode 16 - Rob Booth on C-CBRNE operations and public health operations

ASSP Healthbeat Podcast - Episode 16 - Rob Booth on C-CBRNE operations and public health operations

Our 16th episode has a fantastic conversation with Rob Booth and his outstanding career in U.S. Navy Counter-Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and High Explosive operations and his transition into public health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks! 

Aug 11, 202136:33
ASSP Healthbeat Podcast - Episode 15 - Norman Ritchie on Human Performance/Factors and More

ASSP Healthbeat Podcast - Episode 15 - Norman Ritchie on Human Performance/Factors and More

Our 15th episode features a great interview with Norman Ritchie of vPSI, ASSP leader, and a great source of knowledge on human performance/factors, risk management, and much more. Thanks, Norman! 

Jul 26, 202101:15:14
ASSP Healthbeat Podcast - Episode 14 - A Panel on Workplace Violence Prevention

ASSP Healthbeat Podcast - Episode 14 - A Panel on Workplace Violence Prevention

Our 14th episode features a fantastic panel on workplace violence prevention from Donna Zankowski and Ami Straight, both outstanding Occupational Health leaders. Thanks to both of them for sharing their knowledge and experience!

Jul 22, 202152:27
ASSP Healthbeat Podcast - Episode 13 - Safety Professionalism, Consulting, ASSP Leadership, and more with Abby Ferri, CSP

ASSP Healthbeat Podcast - Episode 13 - Safety Professionalism, Consulting, ASSP Leadership, and more with Abby Ferri, CSP

Our 13th episode features a fantastic episode with Abby Ferri, CSP ... safety leader, consultant, ASSP leader, and multi-level award winner! Thanks, Abby! 

Jul 07, 202101:02:04
ASSP Healthbeat Podcast - Episode 12 - Higher Education and Healthcare Safety - Dr. Nancy Yuill

ASSP Healthbeat Podcast - Episode 12 - Higher Education and Healthcare Safety - Dr. Nancy Yuill

Our new episode features a fantastic interview with Dr. Nancy Yuill about her outstanding experiences as a Nurse Leader, Ph.D., College President and Dean, among others! Thanks, Dr. Yuill! 

Jul 06, 202152:48
ASSP Healthbeat Podcast - Episode - 11 - High-Reliability and Aviation Safety w/ Dr. Melissa Gresham

ASSP Healthbeat Podcast - Episode - 11 - High-Reliability and Aviation Safety w/ Dr. Melissa Gresham

Our 11th episode features a great conversation with Dr. Melissa Gresham about safety cultures, high reliability, and aviation safety from her experiences and education from her career as a U.S. Army Kiowa helicopter pilot-in-command and her squadron's Safety Officer, her Ph.D. journey, and more. Thanks, Dr. Gresham! 

Jun 26, 202151:19
ASSP Healthbeat Podcast - Episode 10 - World-Class Safety Leadership - Shawn Galloway, CSP

ASSP Healthbeat Podcast - Episode 10 - World-Class Safety Leadership - Shawn Galloway, CSP

Our 10th episode has a fantastic interview with marquee safety speaker, writer, and Fortune 500 consultant Shawn Galloway of ProAct Safety discussing world-class safety leadership and how to get there. Thanks, Shawn! 

Jun 18, 202149:37
ASSP HCPS Healthbeat - Episode 9 - 50 Years of Safety Evolution with Dave Johnson, Veteran Safety Journalist

ASSP HCPS Healthbeat - Episode 9 - 50 Years of Safety Evolution with Dave Johnson, Veteran Safety Journalist

Our 9th episode has an outstanding interview with Dave Johnson, veteran safety journalist, covering 50 years of safety evolution, current events, and advice. Thanks, Dave! 

Jun 15, 202101:24:45
ASSP HCPS Healthbeat - Episode 8 - Jeff Neumann on a different industry's perspective - safety in the music industry.

ASSP HCPS Healthbeat - Episode 8 - Jeff Neumann on a different industry's perspective - safety in the music industry.

Our 8th episode has a fun conversation with Jeff Neumann, a prolific punk rock band tour manager (The Descendents, Rise Against, Less Than Jake, Bouncing Souls, and more) on safety in the music industry and comparing notes on safety practices for workplace violence prevention, fire safety, electrical safety, and more. Thanks, Jeff! 

May 09, 202145:25
ASSP HCPS Healthbeat - Episode 7 - Dave Thomas on Respiratory Protection

ASSP HCPS Healthbeat - Episode 7 - Dave Thomas on Respiratory Protection

Our 7th episode has a great conversation with Dave Thomas of REPSS about respiratory protection over the years, current events, and effective programs. Thanks, Dave!

May 09, 202150:26
ASSP HCPS Healthbeat - Episode 6 - Jeff Peeples on PPE design, manufacturing, and distribution.

ASSP HCPS Healthbeat - Episode 6 - Jeff Peeples on PPE design, manufacturing, and distribution.

Our 6th episode has a great conversation with Jeff Peeples of Tomahawk Safety on PPE design, manufacturing, and distribution processes along with discussion about price gouging, counterfeiting, and pandemics. Thanks, Jeff! 

May 09, 202139:59
ASSP HCPS Healthbeat - Episode 5 - Needlestick Prevention, Sharps Injury Prevention, and much more w/ Dr. Amber Mitchell of the International Safety Center

ASSP HCPS Healthbeat - Episode 5 - Needlestick Prevention, Sharps Injury Prevention, and much more w/ Dr. Amber Mitchell of the International Safety Center

Our fifth episode features Dr. Amber Mitchell and her expertise in needlestick/sharps injury prevention, bloodborne pathogen/body fluid exposure prevention and much more. 

Apr 20, 202152:16
ASSP HCPS Healthbeat - Episode 4 - Emergency Management in a Health System w/ Amber Johnson, MPA, CEM

ASSP HCPS Healthbeat - Episode 4 - Emergency Management in a Health System w/ Amber Johnson, MPA, CEM

Our fourth episode features an expert perspective on Emergency Management in a health system from Amber Johnson, MPA, CEM.

Apr 05, 202137:30
ASSP HCPS Healthbeat - Episode 3 - Public Sector and Military Safety w/ Brandon Hody, MS, CSP, CHSP

ASSP HCPS Healthbeat - Episode 3 - Public Sector and Military Safety w/ Brandon Hody, MS, CSP, CHSP

Our third episode features career advice and experiences in the public and military sectors with Brandon Hody, MS, CSP and CHSP. 

Mar 31, 202145:40
ASSP HCPS Healthbeat - Episode 1 - Ergonomics w/ Holly Bollin, MS, ASP and Dr. Bird, MD

ASSP HCPS Healthbeat - Episode 1 - Ergonomics w/ Holly Bollin, MS, ASP and Dr. Bird, MD

Our first episode contains outstanding advice and improvement in healthcare ergonomics from Holly Bollin and Dr. Bird at the Akron Children's Hospital. 

Mar 31, 202122:23
ASSP HCPS Healthbeat - Episode 2 - EM and Healthcare w/ Todd De Voe, CEM

ASSP HCPS Healthbeat - Episode 2 - EM and Healthcare w/ Todd De Voe, CEM

Our second episode features career advise and healthcare emergency management knowledge from EM Weekly's Todd De Voe.

Mar 31, 202158:08