Mary Willa Matz, MSPH, CPE, CSPHP

ADDRESS: 17702 Esprit Drive, Tampa, Florida 33647

PHONE: (813) 245-0474

EMAIL:;

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

  • Patient Care Ergonomics
  • Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Program Design, Development, Implementation and Maintenance
  • Health Care Building Design: Patient and Staff Safety Risk Assessments
  • Cost Benefit Analysis for Safe Patient Handling Programs/Components
  • Industrial Hygiene in Healthcare
  • National/Organizational Program Implementation/Maintenance Assistance
  • Change ManagementStrategies
  • Public Speaking

EDUCATION:

DatesInstitution & LocationDegree ConferredMajor Subject

Attended

1999University of SouthFloridaMSPH Industrial Hygiene

Tampa, Florida

1987-1989University of Florida25 Semester hours Human Nutrition and Gainesville, Florida Dietetics

1974University of SouthFloridaBAMicrobiology

Tampa, Florida

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

2008-presentPatient Care Ergonomic Solutions, LLCPresident, Patient Care

Ergonomics Consultant

2004-2014Veterans Health AdministrationNational Program Manager,

Washington, DCPatient Care Ergonomics

2000-2007VISN 8 Patient Safety CenterOccupational Health

Tampa, FLScience Researcher

1993-2000James A. Haley VA HospitalIndustrial Hygienist

Tampa, FL

1991-1993University of SouthFloridaGraduate Student

Tampa, FL

1991-1992MARDON Consulting & TrainingTechnical Writer

Tampa, FL

1989-1991Self employedHealth Consultant

Orlando, FL

1974-1979Hillsborough County Public SchoolsScience Teacher

Tampa, FL

CERTIFICATIONS:

  • Board Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE)
  • Certified Safe Patient Handling Professional (CSPHP)

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS:

  • International Panel on Patient Handling Ergonomics, U.S. Chair (2012 – present)
  • Facility Guidelines Institute (FGI) Healthcare Guidelines Revisions Committee Bariatrics Committee Co-chair (2015 - present)
  • Facility Guidelines Institute (FGI) Healthcare Guidelines Revisions Committee member (2007 - 2014)
  • Safety Risk Assessment Development Grant through AHRQ, Facilities Guidelines Institute, and Center for Health Design. Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Lead (2012 – present)
  • Association of Safe Patient Handling Professionals (2011 – present) (Board of Directors, 2011 – 2013 & 2015 - present)
  • American Journal of Safe Patient Handling and Movement, Editorial Board Member (2011 – present)
  • NIOSH/USF Sunshine Education and Research Center External Advisory Committee/Industrial Hygiene Subcommittee (2005 – present)
  • International Journal of Nursing Studies, Reviewer (2014 – present)
  • ANA National Safe Patient Handling Standards Development Task Force, Chairperson (2012 – 2013)

SELECTED HONORS:

  • Advocacy Award for Improved Caregiver Safety – 11th Annual Safe Patient Handling and Movement Conference (2011)
  • Top Ten Cited Paper 2006 – 2008, International Journal of Nursing Studies (2009)
  • National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA) 2006 Partnering Award for Worker Health and Safety –National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) (2006)
  • VHA Special Contribution Award, Department of Veterans Affairs, James a. Haley Veterans’ Hospital (August 2002,September 1999)
  • Academic Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi (1999)
  • Recipient of the National Institute of Safety and Health (NIOSH) Training Grant for Industrial Hygiene studies (1991 – 1992)

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS:

  • Hodgson, M.,Matz, M., & Nelson, A.(2013) Patient handling in the Veterans Health Administration: facilitating change in the health care industry. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 55(10):1230-7.
  • Matz, M.(2011) Safe Patient Handling Building Design Guidance: An Overview of the Patient Handling and Movement Assessment. American Journal of SPHM, 1(2):13-18.
  • Matz, M. (2011) Patient Care Ergonomics: Biomechanical Drivers for Patient Handling Technology and Design in Conference Proceedings of the 2011 American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) Conference and Interface, 1(3):19 – 23.
  • Hignett, S, Fray, M, & Matz, M. (2011) Assessment and Evaluation Tools for Healthcare Ergonomics: Musculoskeletal Disorders and Patient Handling. In Carayon, P. (Ed.), Handbook of Human Factors and Ergonomics in Health Care and Patient Safety. Taylor and Francis, LLC.
  • Matz, M. (2010) Design Considerations in the Provision of Safe Patient Handling Environments in Conference Proceedings of the 2010 Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics International Conference, eds, W. Karwowski & G. Salvendy. Taylor & Frances Group, LLC.
  • Matz, M. (2010). Rationale for Including the PHAMA in the 2010 Guidelines for Design and Construction of Health Care Facilities. In Borden, C.(Ed), Patient Handling and Movement Assessments: A White Paper.Dallas:The Facilities Guidelines Institute.
  • Matz, M.& Nelson, G. (2010). Explanation of PHAMA Components. In Borden, C.(Ed), Patient Handling and Movement Assessments: A White Paper.Dallas:The Facilities Guidelines Institute.
  • Thomas, P. &Matz, M. (2010). Part 1: Establishing the Business Case for a Patient Handling and Movement Program. In Borden, C.(Ed), Patient Handling and Movement Assessments: A White Paper.Dallas:The Facilities Guidelines Institute.
  • Matz, M. (2010). Facilitating Acceptance of a PHAMP and PHAM Technology. In Borden, C.(Ed), Patient Handling and Movement Assessments: A White Paper.Dallas:The Facilities Guidelines Institute.
  • Matz, M., (2010). Back Injury Prevention in Health Care. In: Charney, W. (Ed), Handbook of Modern Hospital Safety, 2nd ed. New York: CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group.
  • Matz, M. (2010) AORN Workplace Safety Taskforce. (2009-2010). Safe Patient Handling and Movement Toolkit. Denver, CO: Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN).
  • Nelson, AL, Collins, J., Waters, T., Siddharthan, K., Matz, M. (2008). Link between Safe Patient Handling and Quality of Care. Rehabilitation Nursing, 33 (1), 33-41.
  • Baptiste, A, McCleery, M, Matz, M, Evitt, C. (2008) Evaluation of Sling Use for Patient Safety,Rehabilitation Nursing, Jan-Feb.
  • Matz, M. (2008) Analysis of VA Patient Handling and Movement Injuries

and Preventive Programs. Internal VHA report to Director, VHA, Occupational Health Program.

  • Spector, P, Coulter, M, Stockwell, H, & Matz, M. (2007) Perceived Violence Climate: A new construct and it’s relationship to workplace physical violence and verbal aggression, and their potential consequences. Work and Stress, 21:2, 17-130.
  • Matz, M., (2007). Understanding Hazards and Controls in Health Care. In: Fell-Carlson, D. (Ed), Working Safely in Health Care:A Practical Guide. New York: Delmar Thomson Learning Publishing Company.
  • AORN Workplace Safety Taskforce. (2007). Safe Patient Handling and Movement in the Perioperative Setting. Denver, CO: Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN).
  • Collins, J., Bell, J., Grönqvist, R., Courtney, T., Lombardi, D., Sorock, G., Chang, W., Wolf, L., Chiou, S., Evanoff, B., Wellman, H., Matz, M., & Nelson, A. (in press) Slip, Trip and Fall (STF) Prevention in Health Care Workers. Contemporary Ergonomics.
  • Courtney, T., Lombardi,D., Sorock, G., Wellman, H., Verma, S., Brennan, M., Collins, J., Bell, J., Chang, W., Gronqvist, R., Wolf, L., DeMaster,E., and Matz, M. (2006) Slips, Trips, and falls in US hospital workers – detailed investigation. NISOH publication.
  • Nelson, AL, Baptiste, AS, Matz, M, & Fragala, G. (2007). Evidence-based interventions for patient care ergonomics. In Carayon, P. (Ed). Handbook of human factors and ergonomics in health care and patient safety. Mahwah, New Jersey: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publishers, pp 323-345.
  • Nelson, AL, Matz, M, Chen, F., Siddharthan, K., Lloyd, J., Fragala, G. (2006). Development and Evaluation of a Multifaceted Ergonomics Program To Prevent Injuries Associated with Patient Handling Tasks. Journal of International Nursing Studies, 43, 717-733.
  • Matz, M. (2005). After-action reviews. In: Nelson, A.L. (Ed), Handle with Care: Safe Patient Handling and Movement. New York: Springer Publishing Company.
  • Matz, M. (2005). Unit-based peer safety leaders to promote safe patient handling. In: Nelson, A.L. (Ed), Handle with Care: Safe Patient Handling and Movement. New York: Springer Publishing Company.
  • Nelson, A., Owen, C., Lloyd, J., Fragala, G., Matz, M., Amato, M., Boers, J., Moss-Cureton, S., Ramsey, G. & Lentz, K. (2003) Algorithms for Safe Patient Handling and Movement. American Journal of Nursing. 103(3) 32-4.
  • Powell-Cope, G., Nelson, AL, Tiesman, H., and Matz, M. (2003). Letter to the Editor: Nurses Working Conditions and Nursing Shortage. JAMA, 289 (13), 1632.
  • Nelson, AL, Fragala, G, Haiduven, D, Lloyd, J, Matz, M, Menzel, N, Owen, B, Powell-Cop, G, Quigley, P, Tiesman, H (2002). Patient Care Ergonomics Resource Guide: Safe Patient Handling & Movement. VHA/DOD Publication.
  • Matz, M (1999). Development of a Task Analysis Methodology and Reporting Procedure for Patient Handling Tasks. Master’s of Science in Public Health Thesis.

SELECTED PRESENTATIONS:

  1. Matz, M. “Occupational Safety and Health Issues in Healthcare”. NIOSH National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA) Town Hall Meeting, Houston, Texas, January 23, 2006 & Tampa, FL, February 13, 2006.
  2. Matz, M. “Fostering a Culture of Ergonomic Safety in a Healthcare Environment”. Massachusetts Association of Registered Nurses Conference: Health Care Ergonomics: Incorporating Safe Patient Handling and Movement Practices in Nursing, Keynote Speaker. October 27, 2006.
  3. Matz, M. “Patient Care Ergonomics: Research/Evidence for Technology”. American Institute of Architects (AIA) Facility Guidelines Institute (FGI) Healthcare Guidelines Revisions Committee (HGRC) Conference. Baltimore, Maryland. April 18, 2007.
  4. Matz, M. “Patient Handling and Safety”. The Center for Health Design, September 2007 Pebbles Partner Meeting. Columbus, Ohio. September 24, 2007.
  5. Matz, M. “Safe Patient Handling & Movement: Evidence-based Patient Care Ergonomic Strategies and Technology”. AIHce’08, Healthcare Ergonomics Roundtable. Minneapolis, Minnesota. June 2, 2008.
  6. Matz, M & Nelson, G. “Safe Resident Movement: Not Just a Bariatric Issue”. American Association of Homes & Services for the Aging (AAHSA) Annual Meeting. October 14, 2008.
  7. Matz, M. “Unique Risks Associated with Patient Handling in Mental Health Units: Sharing Solutions”. 9thAnnual Safe Patient Handling & Movement Conference. Lake Buena Vista, Florida. April 2, 2009.
  8. Matz, M. “Patient Handling and Movement Assessment”. Facilities Guidelines Institute, American Society of Healthcare Engineers (ASHE) 2010 Guidelines for Design and Construction of Health Care Facilities Workshops. Jacksonville, FL, February 4, 2010; New York NY, March 25, 2010; Phoenix, AZ, April 8, 2010; Seattle, WA, May 9, 2010; Boston, MA, June 3, 2010; Chicago, IL, June 25, 2010.
  9. Matz, M. & Waters, T. “Risks and Solutions for Safe Patient Handling in Operating Rooms”. 10thAnnual Safe Patient Handling & Movement Conference. Lake Buena Vista, Florida. March 31, 2010.
  10. Matz, M.¸ Fragala, G., & Short, M. “Practical Tips for Getting a Program Started”. 10thAnnual Safe Patient Handling & Movement Conference. Lake Buena Vista, Florida. March 31, 2010 & April 1, 2010.
  11. Nelson, G. & Matz, M. “Tips for Renovating Existing Space to Promote Safe Patient Handling”. 10thAnnual Safe Patient Handling & Movement Conference. Lake Buena Vista, Florida. April 1, 2010.
  12. Matz, M. & Nelson, G. “New Architectural Guidelines for Safe Patient Handling in USA”. 10thAnnual Safe Patient Handling & Movement Conference. Lake Buena Vista, Florida. April 1, 2010.
  13. Matz, M. “Design Considerations in the Provision of Safe Patient Handling Environments in Healthcare”, 2010 Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics International Conference, Miami, FL, July 19, 2010.
  14. Matz, M. “The Impact of Safe Patient Handling Practices and Technology on Building Design”. American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) Occupational Safety in the Healthcare Industry Virtual Symposium. October 21, 2010.
  15. Matz, M.”Safe Patient Handling in the United States”. Innovation in Ergonomics (Tandem Project) Final Meeting. CAOP, The Hague, Netherlands. November 1, 2011.
  16. Matz, M. (2012) “Lessons Learned in Implementing Safe Patient Handling”. 4thAnnual West Coast Safe Patient Handling Conference. San Diego, CA, October 1, 2012.
  17. Matz, M. (2012) “Generating Equipment and Design Recommendations through the use of a Patient Care Ergonomic Evaluation Process”. 4thAnnual West Coast Safe Patient Handling Conference. San Diego, CA, October 3, 2012.
  18. Harrington, S., Matz, M., and Fritz, R. (2013) ANA Safe Patient Handling and Mobility: Interprofessional National Standards Release Teleconference. June 25, 2013.
  19. Matz, M. & Celona, J. (2013) “Advanced SPH Program Management: Building and Justifying a Program”. 5thAnnual West Coast Safe Patient Handling Conference. San Diego, CA, September 2013.
  20. Matz, M. (2013) “Development of SPHM and ISO Implementation in the United States”. 25th Anniversary Lecture, Kansai Silver Service Association, Morinomiya University of Medical Sciences, Osaka, Japan, September 16, 2013 and Tokyo, Japan, September 18, 2013.
  21. Matz, M. (2014) “Establishing an Effective Safe Patient Handling Program”. Greater New York Hospital Association Executive Briefing. New York, New York. December 11, 2013.
  22. Matz, M. (2014) “Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Interprofessional National Standards”. Connecticut Hospital Association 2014 Smart Moves Forum on Safe Patient Handling. New Haven, CT. February 25, 2014.
  23. Dawson, J., Matz, M., Gallagher, S., Christopher, C., Harwood., Fragala, G., & Williamson, R. (2014) “Understanding and Applying the Safe Patient Handling and MobilityInterprofessional National Standards”. 14thAnnual Safe Patient Handling & Movement Conference. Lake Buena Vista, Florida. March 25¸ 2014.
  24. Matz, M. (2014) 2014 “Guidelines for the Design/Construction of Health Care Facilities: PHAMA Revisions”. 14thAnnual Safe Patient Handling & Movement Conference. Lake Buena Vista, Florida. March 26¸ 2014.
  25. Matz, M. (2014) “Building Design for Safe Patient Handling & Mobility.” 12th Annual PHTS Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Conference. Columbia, South Carolina. June 12, 2014.
  26. Matz, M. (2014) “SPHM History, Data, and Biomechanics”. VHA Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Facility Coordinator Conference. Houston, Texas. July 19, 2014.
  27. Matz, M. (2015) “Patient Care Ergonomics”. University of South Florida College of Public Health Occupational Medicine seminar. Tampa, Florida. February 18, 2015.
  28. Matz, M. (2015) “Designing for Safety: Using the Safety Risk Assessment Toolkit”.American Society of Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) PDC Conference. San Antonio, Texas. March 15, 2015.
  29. Matz, M. (2015) “The Scientific Basis Behind SPHM Programs.” Beecher-Carlson Risk Roundtable: Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Programs: Managing Risks to Patients and Staff. Newport Beach, California, April 17, 2015.
  30. Matz, M. & Celona, J. (2015) “Secrets of a Successful SPHM Program”. 15thAnnual Safe Patient Handling & Movement Conference. Glendale, AZ. April 22, 2015.
  31. Davis, K., Wiggernman, N., James, T., & Matz, M. (2015) “The Past, Present, and Future of Safe Patient Handling”. 15thAnnual Safe Patient Handling & Movement Conference. Glendale, AZ. April 23, 2015.
  32. Matz, M. et al. (2015) “SPHM Program Implementation Panel”. 15thAnnual Safe Patient Handling & Movement Conference. Glendale, AZ. April 23, 2015.

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