ASSP Healthcare Practice Specialty's Healthbeat Podcast

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!