Infection Control Expert Witnesses
Infection control 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 infection control. The infection control expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Hospital Administration, Industrial Hygiene, Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine, Legal Nurse Consulting, Long Term Care, Medical Management, Nursing Administration, Nursing Home Administration, Nursing Homes, Products Liability, and Risk Management.
Ramzi Asfour, MD
Praxis Infectious Diseases
Arizona
Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine
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COVID-19, nursing homes, long term care, sepsis, necrotizing fasciitis, infections, surgical site infections, infection control, antimicrobial stewardship, consulting, insurance, case review, medical malpractice, standards of care, bacterial or viral infections, outbreak management
Ramzi Asfour, MD, is board certified in Infectious Diseases and Internal Medicine, and Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine (Volunteer) at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF).
In addition to his 20+ years of extensive private practice, Dr. Asfour has privileges at five California hospitals (Alameda County Medical Center, Alameda Hospital, Sutter Lakeside Hospital, Sutter Eden Medical Center, and Mammoth Hospital).
Dr. Asfour has worked for the World Health Organization in Geneva in the HIV / AIDS department, developing training programs for doctors in HIV.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Asfour also advises hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, schools, and businesses on infection control, including outbreak control and COVID-19, and antimicrobial stewardship.
Dr. Asfour has experience working with both plaintiff and defense attorneys to provide clear, independent opinions on matters involving:
Medical malpractice, standards of care, sepsis, necr...
Ramzi Asfour, MD
Praxis Infectious Diseases
California
Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine
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COVID-19, nursing homes, long term care, sepsis, necrotizing fasciitis, infections, surgical site infections, infection control, antimicrobial stewardship, consulting, insurance, case review, medical malpractice, standards of care, bacterial or viral infections, outbreak management
Ramzi Asfour, MD, is board certified in Infectious Diseases and Internal Medicine, and Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine (Volunteer) at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF).
In addition to his 20+ years of extensive private practice, Dr. Asfour has privileges at five California hospitals (Alameda County Medical Center, Alameda Hospital, Sutter Lakeside Hospital, Sutter Eden Medical Center, and Mammoth Hospital).
Dr. Asfour has worked for the World Health Organization in Geneva in the HIV / AIDS department, developing training programs for doctors in HIV.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Asfour also advises hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, schools, and businesses on infection control, including outbreak control and COVID-19, and antimicrobial stewardship.
Dr. Asfour has experience working with both plaintiff and defense attorneys to provide clear, independent opinions on matters involving:
Medical malpractice, standards of care, sepsis, necr...
Joseph B. Marzouk, MD, FIDSA
Infectious Disease Specialist
Oakland, California
Infectious Diseases
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Infections in all medical Specialties, Sepsis, HIV, AIDS, hepatitis, food poisoning, pneumonia, orthopedic infections, meningitis, surgical infections, wound infections, urinary tract infections, endocarditis, abdominal infections, abscess, septic arthritis, infection control
Clinical Infectious Disease Specialist in active practice; Extensive experience in medico-legal review for both plaintiffs and defense; Board Certified in Infectious Disease; HIV Specialist; Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Control at two Northern California Hospitals; Chief of Infectious Disease at Summit Medical Center. See CV for further details.
John H Murphy, BSc MHSc MBA PhD ROH CIH MACE
Resource EHS America, Inc.
California
Industrial Hygiene, Products Liability
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Exposure, Legionnaires, Asbestos, Occupational Disease, Infection Control, COVID, Indoor Air Quality, Mold, Respirators, Carbon Monoxide, Chemical Product Liability, Pesticides
Adjunct Professor - Occupational & Environmental Health, School of Public Health, University of Toronto
Member, American College of Epidemiology
Member, Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology
Certified Industrial Hygienist (American Board of Industrial Hygiene)
Registered Occupational Hygienist (Canadian Registration Board of Occupational Hygienists)
Licensed Pesticide Applicator
Licensed Asbestos Project Supervisor
Andres Romero, MD
Redwood city , California
Infectious Diseases, Hospital Administration
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Long term care, nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, Patient safety, Quality of care, Hospital accreditation, immunocompromised patient, medical staff protocols, antibiotic stewardship, infection prevention, infection control, transition of care, utilization management, wound care
Andres Romero is an infectious diseases physician with specialized training in treating immunocompromised patients, having completed his training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. He has built a career providing services in acute care hospital, outpatient facilities including wound care and post-acute care settings (long-term care hospital, skilled nursing facilities and nursing homes). Dr. Romero currently serves as Chief Health Officer at an acute care hospital. In this role, he leads initiatives in utilization management and process optimization, ensuring quality care standards are met throughout the hospital and its affiliated facilities.
His notable contributions include refining peer review procedures for medical professionals and implementing workflows to facilitate safe patient transitions within the hospital. Dr. Romero actively streamlines patient safety protocols and workflows across acute and post-acute care facilities. His leadership skills, cultivated throug...
Tiana Thompson, NHA, MBA
Experienced Nursing Home Administrator Expert
Expert Consulting Services
Montclair, California
Nursing Home Administration, Long Term Care
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Wound Care, Nutrition, Abuse, Medicare Compliance, Behavioral Health, Infection Control, Health Services Management, Elder Care, Neglect, Memory Care, Dementia/Alzheimer's, Regulatory Compliance, Nursing Home Finance, Quality Assurance, Subacute Care, Medicare
A dynamic healthcare executive with a rich background in senior living, skilled nursing, and behavioral health management, Tiana Thompson brings substantial expertise in operations, compliance, and turnaround strategies for healthcare facilities. As VP of Operations for “We Care” Psychology Affiliates and a seasoned healthcare consultant, she manages multi-state behavioral health practices and provides expert witness services in nursing home litigation. Her leadership in skilled nursing and assisted living facilities has consistently resulted in improved star ratings, regulatory compliance, and financial health. Known for her strategic approach, Tiana excels in staff development, budgeting, and fostering positive work environments.
Case Work Includes:
Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living Operations
Behavioral Health Program Management for Senior Living
Expert Witness in Nursing Home and Assisted Living Litigation
Regulatory Compliance (Medicare, Medicaid, CMS, OBRA, OSHA)
Financial ...
Daniel Z. Uslan, MD, MBA
Los Angeles, California
Infectious Diseases
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Infection Control, Infection Prevention, Clostridium Difficile, Meningitis, Sepsis, Surgical Infection, Bacteria, Osteomyelitis, Pneumonia, Abdominal Infections, Endocarditis, Hospital Infections
Dr. Uslan is a board-certified infectious disease specialist and serves as chief of infection prevention at a major academic teaching hospital. Dr. Uslan has extensive experience with diagnosis, management, and treatment of a wide range of infectious diseases including pneumonia, urinary tract infections, meningitis, endocarditis, and osteomyelitis. He received his medical degree from the University of Southern California and completed his residency in internal medicine and fellowship in infectious diseases at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Uslan has a particular interest in hospital infections, infections due to multi-drug resistant organisms, prevention of infections/infection control, and appropriate antibiotic use.
David Joel Witt, MD, FIDSA, CIC
Praxis Med Experts
San Rafael, California
Infectious Diseases, Emergency Medicine
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Internal Medicine, Tropical Medicine, Infection Control, Clinical, COVID-19, Vaccines, Transplant
Dr. Witt is an Infectious Disease Specialist and the former regional hospital epidemiologist with Kaiser Permanente in Northern California. He attended medical school at the University of Michigan and residency and fellowship at The Boston City Hospital in Boston, MA. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases. He has been board certified in Emergency Medicine and is board certified in Tropical Medicine and Infection Control. He has also been board certified in Internal Medicine & Infectious Diseases. He has been on the faculty of the Schools of Medicine and Nursing at the University of California at San Francisco.
Delcina Augustin Doreus, DrPh, MPA, RN-BSN
Tampa, Florida
Long Term Care, Legal Nurse Consulting
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Public Health, Dementia, Urgent Care, Hospice, Palliative, Policy & Procedure, Documentation, Intravenous access, Prison RN, Nurse Manager, Spinal Cord, Nurse Educator, Hospital Protocol, Evidence Base Care, Diabetes prevention Educator, Veteran's Health, Infection Control, wound Care
Relevant Information about my experiences:
Dr. Augustin ensures administrative support and guidance while providing oversight for care delivery by enforcing public safety. She is an expert in developing policies and procedures. Dr. Augustin collaborates with executive leadership to contribute to strategic planning, innovation, recruitment, and staff retention. She is responsible for assuring compliance with Joint Commission and other internal/external regulatory agencies implementing actions to meet established performance measures. Dr. Augustin creates competency-based programs for nursing staff. She develops educational activities such as remediation, certification, mentoring, life support, Joint Commission requirements, product rollouts, etc. Dr. Augustin served as the VA facility's clinical instructor supervisor for several years. She covered all areas, including telephone care lines, care coordination, ambulatory care (outpatient clinics, specialty clinics, dialysis, bar...
Louna Avril, MBA, LNHA
Anchored365
Delray Beach, Florida
Nursing Home Administration, Risk Management
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Operational, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Policy Development, Legal Mediation, Budget Management, Human Resources, Long term, Geriatric, Skilled Nursing, Staffing, Recruitment, Standard of Care, Abuse & Neglect, Infection Control, Union, Leadership, NHA, Expert Witness
As a seasoned expert witness, licensed nursing home administrator, CEO and owner of a healthcare recruitment and staffing company, I possess a wealth of knowledge and skills that are highly relevant to the long-term care industry. My extensive experience includes a broad range of specialties such as operational and risk management, regulatory compliance, COVID-19 policies, implementation and development of policies and procedures, legal mediation, budget management, human resources, safety hazards, social services, quality assurance and improvement, contract management, leadership and program development, and union and collective bargaining agreements.
I am committed to providing my clients with the highest quality of service and support. With my passion for healthcare and dedication to excellence, I am confident that I can make a positive difference in the lives of those I serve.
John H Murphy, BSc MHSc MBA PhD ROH CIH MACE
Resource EHS America, Inc.
Florida
Industrial Hygiene, Products Liability
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Exposure, Legionnaires, Asbestos, Occupational Disease, Infection Control, COVID, Indoor Air Quality, Mold, Respirators, Carbon Monoxide, Chemical Product Liability, Pesticides
Adjunct Professor - Occupational & Environmental Health, School of Public Health, University of Toronto
Member, American College of Epidemiology
Member, Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology
Certified Industrial Hygienist (American Board of Industrial Hygiene)
Registered Occupational Hygienist (Canadian Registration Board of Occupational Hygienists)
Licensed Pesticide Applicator
Licensed Asbestos Project Supervisor
Yuri Zelenin, MD
Bloomington, Indiana
Anesthesiology
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Airway management, Arterial line, Spinal anesthesia, Positioning complications, Central venous cannulation, Peripheral nerve blocks, Conscious sedation, Postoperative complications, Infection control, Resuscitation, Perioperative risk, OR fire prevention, Invasive monitoring, Regional anesthesia
I am a fellowship trained, board certified practicing anesthesiologist with 30+ years of experience in the field.
Diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology (1997).
Certified in Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography (2001).
Jared Bane, LNHA, MBA, CDP
Experienced Nursing Home Administrator
Expert Consulting Services
Marblehead, Massachusetts
Nursing Homes, Nursing Home Administration
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Nursing Home, Nursing Homes, Dementia, Abuse, Pressure Wounds, Bed Sores, Neglect, Nursing Home Staffing, Wrongful Death, Fall and Fall Prevention, Failure to Prevent Accidents, Safety Hazards, COVID 19, Infection Control, Wound Care, Nutrition, Dehydration, Sepsis, Affidavits of Merit
Jared Bane, Founder and Principal at ECS stands as a distinguished healthcare expert and third-generation Licensed Nursing Home Administrator. With a rich heritage in healthcare administration spanning over 15 years, Jared has honed his skills in strategic leadership and operational excellence within the industry.
As an award winning and seasoned healthcare professional, Jared possesses a deep understanding of regulatory compliance and a steadfast commitment to person-centered care outcomes. Throughout his career, he has led successful organizational restructuring efforts, yielding tangible improvements in performance key metrics and service delivery.
Jared's legacy as a third-generation Licensed Nursing Home Administrator underscores his innate understanding of the industry's nuances and challenges. His ability to cultivate high-performing leadership teams aligned with the company's vision and values ensures sustained success and growth in the ever-evolving healthcare landscape.
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John H Murphy, BSc MHSc MBA PhD ROH CIH MACE
Resource EHS America, Inc.
Boston, Massachusetts
Industrial Hygiene, Products Liability
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Exposure, Legionnaires, Asbestos, Occupational Disease, Infection Control, COVID, Indoor Air Quality, Mold, Respirators, Carbon Monoxide, Chemical Product Liability, Pesticides
Adjunct Professor - Occupational & Environmental Health, School of Public Health, University of Toronto
Member, American College of Epidemiology
Member, Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology
Certified Industrial Hygienist (American Board of Industrial Hygiene)
Registered Occupational Hygienist (Canadian Registration Board of Occupational Hygienists)
Licensed Pesticide Applicator
Licensed Asbestos Project Supervisor
Ramzi Asfour, MD
Praxis Infectious Diseases
Henderson, Nevada
Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine
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COVID-19, nursing homes, long term care, sepsis, necrotizing fasciitis, infections, surgical site infections, infection control, antimicrobial stewardship, consulting, insurance, case review, medical malpractice, standards of care, bacterial or viral infections, outbreak management
Ramzi Asfour, MD, is board certified in Infectious Diseases and Internal Medicine, and Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine (Volunteer) at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF).
In addition to his 20+ years of extensive private practice, Dr. Asfour has privileges at five California hospitals (Alameda County Medical Center, Alameda Hospital, Sutter Lakeside Hospital, Sutter Eden Medical Center, and Mammoth Hospital).
Dr. Asfour has worked for the World Health Organization in Geneva in the HIV / AIDS department, developing training programs for doctors in HIV.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Asfour also advises hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, schools, and businesses on infection control, including outbreak control and COVID-19, and antimicrobial stewardship.
Dr. Asfour has experience working with both plaintiff and defense attorneys to provide clear, independent opinions on matters involving:
Medical malpractice, standards of care, sepsis, necr...
Dhruv Patel
Critical Care & Infectious Diseases Specialist
Mount Sinai Hospital New York
New York, New York
Critical Care Medicine, Infectious Diseases
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Critical Care Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Transplant Infectious Diseases, Transplant ICU, Patient Safety, Quality of Care, ICU, Intensivist, Surgical Critical Care, Tracheostomy, Percutaneous Tracheostomy, Sepsis, Liver transplant, Organ transplant, Infection Control, Parenteral Nutrition
A triple-board certified physician with a unique perspective on patient care, offering expertise in Critical Care, Infectious Diseases, and Transplant Infectious Diseases. Additionally, they possess experience in patient safety and quality at the health system level, chairing root cause analyses and develop patient safety solutions at a leading hospital system in the country.
Daniel J. Lantos, MSN, RN, CNML
Expert in Nursing Practice and Standards of Care
Concord, North Carolina
Nursing Administration, Medical Management
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Medication errors, patient falls, restraints, restrictive interventions, central lines, infection prevention, infection control, CLABSI, CAUTI, pressure ulcers, bedsores, informed consent, HIPAA, staffing, delegation, scope of care, sedation, endoscopy, radiology, critical care
I am a Registered Nurse leader with a Master’s Degree and professional certification in Nursing Leadership. With strong bedside and management experience in Critical Care and procedural departments, I have dedicated many years to ensuring quality and compliance in high-performing patient care areas. This includes addressing patient care issues such as patient falls, pressure ulcer prevention, physical restraints, infection prevention, and procedural sedation; regulatory issues such as HIPAA, scope of care, delegation, and informed consent; and evaluating the circumstances around adverse events such as medication errors, patient misidentification, and incorrect execution of orders. I have precepted new hires, developed onboarding programs, and been extensively involved with hiring, performance evaluations, disciplinary steps, and maintaining a Just Culture. I am comfortable and experienced with documentation audits and medical record chart review.
I have been a Registered Nurse in B...
John H Murphy, BSc MHSc MBA PhD ROH CIH MACE
Resource EHS America, Inc.
Ontario
Industrial Hygiene, Products Liability
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Exposure, Legionnaires, Asbestos, Occupational Disease, Infection Control, COVID, Indoor Air Quality, Mold, Respirators, Carbon Monoxide, Chemical Product Liability, Pesticides
Adjunct Professor - Occupational & Environmental Health, School of Public Health, University of Toronto
Member, American College of Epidemiology
Member, Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology
Certified Industrial Hygienist (American Board of Industrial Hygiene)
Registered Occupational Hygienist (Canadian Registration Board of Occupational Hygienists)
Licensed Pesticide Applicator
Licensed Asbestos Project Supervisor
Gina McCabe, RN, MSN, VWCN, CFPS
South Abington, Pennsylvania
Nursing Homes, Medical Management
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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...
