ASSP Healthcare Practice Specialty's Healthbeat Podcast

Our 82nd episode features a fantastic conversation with Dr. Sarah Felknor, leader of the University of Texas' School of Public Health's Southwest Center for Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences! Dr. Felknor is a prolific and accomplished professional in the academic, research, and occupational/industrial spaces throughout many industries and programs; we're happy she gave such great insight into their programs and opportunities. Thanks!

Our 81st episode features Part 2 of our fantastic conversation with Catherine Mattice of Civility Partners on psychological safety and how it relates to healthcare, public service, occupational safety and health, and more. Thanks for hanging out with us again, Catherine!

Our 80th episode features a fantastic conversation with Sean Small at the City of Houston on the importance of Employee Assistance Programs, how they function, and their connections to Occupational Safety and Health. Thanks, Sean!

Our 79th episode features a great conversation with Catherine Mattice with Civility Partners on Psychological Safety in Healthcare and across all industries. Thanks to Catherine for joining us and the fantastic discussion!

Our 78th episode features a great conversation with Dr. Tran, Director of Public Health for the City of Houston (Houston Health Department), on the importance of Public Health and how Occupational Safety is a crucial part of enabling Public Health operations. Thanks, Dr. Tran!

In our 77th episode, Dr. Jooyeon Hwang with the University of Texas tell us about her ongoing research with the Houston Fire Department on Firefighter neurotoxin and carcinogen exposure prevention. Thanks!

Our 76th episode features a detailed conversation with BK Masada of Masada Tactical on one of our most frequently requested topics, Workplace Violence and Active Shooter Prevention and Response. BK has a prolific career in military operations (including his 20+ year career in the Israeli Defense Force, of which he is still in), law enforcement, security, and consulting/education; we're happy he joined us to share his wealth of knowledge and experience. Thanks!

Our 75th episode features returning guest Victor Lawe and a thorough discussion of military methods such as the Operations Order and how they relate to occupational safety and ICS operations. Thanks, Victor!

Our 74th episode features a detailed and comprehensive discussion with Dr. I David Daniels on the unique risk factors found in Healthcare, Public Sector operations, and more and how these risks include Psychosocial factors and necessary risk controls. Thank you to Dr. Daniels for his return to the show and insights based on his experience, research and publications.

Our 72nd episode features a great conversation with Wendy Stephenson, our current HCPS Assistant Administrator, on what she would tell her younger self about a career in safety after decades of learning experiences on the job, also known as "Things we wish we knew back then." Thanks, Wendy!

Our 71st episode features a thorough discussion of political violence risks, risk factors, risk control opportunities, and more. We thank Vaughn Baker of Strategos, International for joining me, Dr. Hunter, and Randy Milliron for this relevant and to-date discussion of our changing world.

Our new episode features the second half of our conversation on inspiration with Dr. Pam Hunter and Randy Milliron. Thanks!

Our 69th episode features an insightful discussion with Lt. Commander Matthew Krueger of the US Coast Guard on Water Safety. With each summer bringing tragic PICU and ICU visits for drowning and water-related trauma and recent headlines such as the tragic loss of Malcom Jamal-Warner from drowning, Water Safety is an important, relevant topic that needs more awareness and discussion. We're grateful to Lt. Commander Krueger for his willingness to share his vast subject matter expertise and experiences with us.

Our 68th episode features an expert panel discussing the roles and responsibilities of the Occupational Safety and Health Professional and how they relate to accountability and liability for the operation, the organization, and the individual. Huge thanks to our fantastic panel of Jill James, Abby Holovach, and Randy Milliron; the conversation represents the full spectrum of hazards and threats, different industries, and best practices all around. Thanks!

Our 67th episode features a fantastic panel discussing the Safety role during an emergency operation involving the National Incident Management System and the Incident Command System. The panel features Dr. I. David Daniels, Dr. Janeana White, Rod Garrett, and Randy Milliron for great coverage of different industries and operations. Thanks!

Our new episode was recorded live(!) from the ASSP Safety 2025 conference in Orlando, FL! Maralee and Wendy joined Dr. Hunter virtually to talk through the conference, hot topics, speakers, networking, and more. If you made it to the conference, we hope this is a fantastic recap. If you couldn't make it, we hope this is the next-best-thing. :)

Our 65th episode features a great conversation with Jane Thomason of National Nurses United on the current events involving the Department of Government Efficiency and NIOSH along with other current events. Thanks to Jane for coming back to the podcast to talk with us!

Our 64th episode features a great panel conversation with Dr. Pam Hunter and Randy Milliron about inspiration...mentors, books, and other things that help get in a good mindset to do good things. You might hear about a good book here. :)

Our 63rd episode features a fantastic panel of Dave Johnson, Dr. Pam Hunter, Randy Milliron, and Abby Holovach on Change, past change and potential future change. Thanks!

Our 62nd episode features a fantastic conversation with Randy Milliron, Part 2 of our previous conversation about professional organizations, public speaking, and more. Thanks, Randy!

Our 61st episode features a fantastic conversation with Ahna De Vena about the ever-relevant topic of Sleep Health. Thanks, Ahna!

Our 60th (!) episode features a fantastic conversation with Randy Milliron at the City of Gillette and the current ASSP Public Sector Practice Specialty's Assistant Administrator about his career journey and his work with ASSP. This episode is Part 1....the conversation had so much to discuss, we're setting up Part 2. :)

Our 59th episode features a fantastic conversation with Olga Bodiagina and Dr. Pam Hunter on Gaslighting, how it appears in the workplace, and how it affects Safety Leadership. Thanks!

Our 58th episode features Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Melissa Gresham, Ph.D., CSP, about Safety Culture and Human Organizational Performance (HOP) Principles. Thanks!

Our 57th episode features Dr. Pamela Hunter, Dave Johnson, Abby Holovach, and Randy Milliron in a fantastic discussion about how the career field has changed over the past two decades. Thanks!

Our 56th episode features a fantastic discussion between Dr. Amber Mitchell (International Safety Center, EpiNet, and much more) and Dave Johnson (ISHN Magazine Editor and a long career in Journalism covering the field) on happenings in regulatory compliance, young (<18) workers, and more. Thanks!

Our 55th episode features a very interesting and relevant conversation with Lisa Hammett, CPQC, on Burnout and how it manifests in our work and lives. Thanks, Lisa!

Our 54th episode features a fantastic discussion with Dr. Melissa Gresham on HOP, HRO, and Safety 1/Safety 2 Culture. Thanks, Dr. Gresham!

Our 53rd episode features a fantastic conversation with the great Dr. I David Daniels, Doctor of Safety, Firefighter, Public Servant, author, teacher, podcast host, and much more! We talk Psychological Safety, Psychosocial Risk, and much more. Thanks, Dr. Daniels!

Our 52nd episode features a fantastic conversation with Victor Lawe of the City of Rocky Mount, NC, about safety leadership, advocacy, public speaking, and much more. Thanks, Victor!

Our 51st episode features a fantastic conversation with Scott DeBow at Avetta about his career, HOP, and much more. Thanks, Scott!

This episode features the second half of our roundtable discussion on time management . Thanks to our fantastic panel!

Part 3 of our HICPAC discussion!

Episode 48, Part 2 is a continuation of our discussion with Dr. Mitchell at the International Safety Center and Jane Thomason at National Nurses United on the CDC's HICPAC and Disease Exposure Prevention. This is Part 2. Thanks!

Our 48th Episode is a three-part series discussing the CDC's HICPAC with Dr. Amber Mitchell at the International Safety Center and Jane Thomason with National Nurses United. This is Part 1. Thanks!

Our 50th (!) episode features a fantastic panel discussing Time Management as related to a safety management system. Thanks!

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!

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

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! 

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

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! 

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! 

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!

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!

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

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! 

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! 

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

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

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!