Fall Prevention Expert Witnesses
Fall prevention expert witnesses and consultants listed here may be able to form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, provide expert witness testimony at deposition and/or trial as or serve as consulting (non-testifying) experts on fall prevention. The fall prevention expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Construction, Legal Nurse Consulting, Life Care Planning, Long Term Care, Medical Management, Nurse, Nursing Homes, Occupational Therapy, OSHA, Safety, and Wound Care.
Michael P. Lawler, MS, CSP, ASP, CHST Safewit, Inc.
Orland Park, Illinois
OSHA, Construction
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OSHA, Construction, Fall Protection, Multi-Emplyer, Fall Prevention, Slips, Trips, Falls, Scaffold, Work Zone, MUTCD, Crane, Steel Erection, Excavation, Silica, Lead, Tunnel, Confined Space, MEWP, scissor lift, aerial lift, Struck by Equipment, back over, catastrophic injury, amputation, crush
Mr. Lawler offers a unique combination formal education and "project based", technical experience working on some of the largest construction projects in the US.
His background allows him to offer you insights on OSHA standards and contract responsibility. This ensures his opinions create a clear picture as to how construction projects are managed and built and how OSHA compliance is accomplished in the "real world". Furthermore, Mr. Lawler is able analyze how post incident details and investigations should be completed, and who is responsible per the OSHA Standard and construction industry practices. Experience in personal injury, catastrophic injury & fatality cases
Applying his 30 years as a safety executive and leader you are assured to receive professional and prompt response to your needs and a demeanor of care and confidence.
Expert at applying OSH Act of 1970 standards, CFR 1926 & 1910 regulations, policies, construction industry practices, and contract responsibility. Expe...
Bart J Leist, CSP Triad Safety
Louisville, Kentucky
Safety, OSHA
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Safety Programs, safety training, Lockout, tagout, Machine Guarding, Fall Protection, Fall Prevention, Respiratory Protection, Personal Protective Equipment, Powered Industrial Trucks, Forklifts, Aerial Lifts, Scissor Lifts, Working at Heights, General Industry, Construction, and Manufacturing.
SEAK Certificate of Completion for Running an Expert Witness Practice.
Certified Safety Professional.
34 years in safety & health management.
22 years in safety consulting.
Authorized OSHA Construction Outreach Trainer.
United States Marine Corps Reserve, Retired, Rank of Major.
Marine Corps Infantry Officer.
Safety Director at Colgate-Palmolive.
Safety Specialist at Phillip Morris.
Started Compass Safety providing safety consulting services for next 20 years.
Developed and help implement numerous safety programs.
Experienced in conducting OSHA type audits, accident investigations, safety inspections, safety training and Safety Director duties and responsibilities.
Rebekah R. Herrmann, R.N., VWCN, CCRP, VWCN
Theilman, Minnesota
Nursing Homes, Wound Care
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Pressure ulcer, Pressure ulcer prevention, Arterial ulcer, Diabetic ulcer, Wound care, bed sores, pressure sores, nursing home falls, fall prevention, care plans, choking, nurse, nursing home administration, nursing administration, clinical research coordinator, infection, skilled nursing facility
Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Nurse Leader. Clinical experience as Skilled Nursing Facility Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing and Floor Nurse. Wound care certified.
Extensive clinical research nursing experience at organizations include the Mayo Clinic and Cedars Sinai/UCLA. Clinical research experience includes reproductive endocrinology, surgery, oncology, and cardiology. Certified clinical research professional.
Jennifer Holt, OTR/L, CLCP, LCP-C, CLT, CFPS
Las Vegas, Nevada
Occupational Therapy, Life Care Planning
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Fall Prevention, Home Safety/Modifications, Durable Medical/Adaptive Equipment, Geriatrics, Dementia, Parkinson's, Stroke, Neurological Injuries, Lymphedema, Spinal Cord Injuries, Head Injuries, Home Health , Auditor/Quality Assurance, Medical Legal Consulting, Cancer Rehabilitation, Catastrophic
As a detailed-oriented, reliable and goal-focused healthcare practitioner, I am equipped with wide-ranging background in the delivery of first-rate Occupational Therapy services. By leveraging the knowledge and skills acquired throughout my 26+ year healthcare career, I have been able to provide medical legal consultation and professional advice in support of court proceedings. It also helped in honing my expertise in catastrophic case management, as well as my ability to deal with critical situations and make sound judgement and decisions. In addition, I am effective at collaborating with both healthcare and non-healthcare professional to ensure patient safety and quality assurance, while addressing their specific needs. I demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills in instituting best practices to ensure high-quality patient care as well as professional advice to others outside of the healthcare field. As a licensed/registered Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) I hold add...
Cheramie Thompson, MHA, BSN, RN, VWCN
Las Vegas, Nevada
Nurse, Medical Management
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geriatrics, pediatrics, nursing homes, long term care, home health, home care, fall prevention, ICU, intensive care unit, psychiatric care, correctional healthcare, pressure sores & ulcers, wound care, skilled nursing facility, director of nursing, tracheostomy, hemodialysis
Award-winning nurse leader. Broadly experienced including: director of nursing at skilled nursing facility, wound care certified, pediatric homecare, director of nursing at an acute care hospital, acute care travel nurse, correctional nurse, and ICU nurse.
Experience in psychiatric-geriatric care, ICU, medical-surgical, neurology, psychiatric and post-operative units.
Margo Kunze, RN, CDP
Belmar, New Jersey
Long Term Care, Nursing Homes
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assisted living, skilled nursing home, Memory Care units, care management, quality reviews, policies and procedures, regulatory compliance, electronic health records, pain management, fall prevention, state and federal regulations, medication safety, risk management, group homes, geriatrics.
Experienced nurse consultant with over 30 years of experience supervising operations in long-term care (nursing homes) and assisted living facilities. Areas of focus include regulatory compliance, policies and procedures, quality control, electronic health records, service/care planning, and staff management. Certified Assisted Living Administrator (ret). Certified Dementia Practitioner, Former Clinical Research Coordinator. Published author. Invited speaker.
Georgia J Persky, RN, MBA, PhD, CLNC Georgia Persky Consulting
Harrison, New York
Nurse, Legal Nurse Consulting
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Nursing Standard of Care, Nursing Administration, Ambulatory Surgery, Surgical and Perioperative Nursing, Traumatic Brain Injury, Hospital Risk Management, Fall and Pressure Ulcer Prevention, Wound Care, Medication Safety, Nursing Home, Home Healthcare, Hospital Policy, Regulatory Compliance
Georgia J. Persky RN, MBA, PhD, CLNC, is a experienced nurse with over 40 years of broad adult care experience and 25 years of Senior Leadership in Healthcare Organizations. Dr. Persky served most recently as Vice-President of Nursing and Patient Care Services for New York Presbyterian Hospital at Columbia University Medical Center. For nine years, she was responsible for Patient Care Leadership and Risk and Quality Management for this 750 bed academic hospital. Currently, Dr. Persky serves hospitals in an interim management and consulting capacity and as a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant and Expert Witness for medical malpractice and personal injury cases serving plaintiff and defense attorneys.
Areas of Expertise:
Nursing Standards of Care
Hospital Nursing Care
Nursing Home Care
Home Health Care
Wound Care
Extravasation of Intravenous Line
Brachial Plexus Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury
Assault patient and staff
•Surgical and Perioperative Nursing
•Quality and ...
Ginalynne McCabe, RN, MSN, VWCN
South Abington, Pennsylvania
Nursing Homes, Medical Management
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nurse practitioner, long term care, skilled nursing facility, director of nursing, wound care, pressure sores, ulcers, fall prevention, care plans, nursing administration, infection control, nutrition, staffing, electronic health records, EHR, emergency services, intensive care unit, ICU
GinaLynne McCabe, RN, MSN, CCRN, CNRN, CNML, CPPS, RAC-CT, VWCN, has been a nurse since 1987, in both the acute and post-acute / long term environment. Her experience includes acute critical care as a floor RN and charge nurse, to trauma care nursing management, moving into emergency care as Clinical Director to hospital-wide Director of Clinical Operations / Patient Safety. She helped initiate the Stroke Program at Community Medical Center, specializing in neurological nursing. She moved into post-acute /long term care with 7 years as Director of Nursing and Clinical Operations, leading policy development and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. She is currently the Clinical Operations Executive / Director of Nursing for a 145-bed skilled nursing and rehab facility in Pennsylvania.
Mrs. McCabe has extensive experience in working in skilled nursing facilities where she deals with pressure ulcers, wound care, and nursing home falls. She reviews cases for attorneys...