Restraints Expert Witnesses

Restraints 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 restraints. The restraints expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Emergency Medicine, Geriatrics, Hospitalist, Internal Medicine, Legal Nurse Consulting, Long Term Care, Medical Management, Nurse, Nursing Administration, Nursing Home Administration, Nursing Homes, Psychiatry, and Wound Care.

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Andre Kumar, MD, MEd

Board-Certified Hospitalist at Stanford University

Stanford, California
Hospitalist, Internal Medicine - Hospitalist, Internal Medicine, Anticoagulation, Prophylaxis, Inpatient, Diagnosis, Management, Procedure, Restraints, Pressure Wound, Sepsis, Respiratory Failure, Low Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Heart Failure, Infections, Pneumonia, Systems, Nursing
I am a board-certified internal medicine physician and academic hospitalist at Stanford University with national expertise in adult inpatient standards of care, diagnostic reasoning, and hospital systems. I have been practicing hospital medicine at Stanford for a decade, where I have several leadership roles related to teaching junior physicians and medical students. I currently serve as the Director of Clinical Reasoning at Stanford University School of Medicine. As a faculty member with a Master's in Education who has received over 25 teaching awards over my career, I aim to provide clear communication of complex medical issues to legal teams, clients, and juries. I have greater than 5 years experience reviewing medical negligence cases involving hospitalized adults for both plaintiffs and defenses. I am a recognized expert in clinical decision-making and failure to recognize or treat scenarios among hospitalized adults seen in urgent care, emergency department, acute care, and cr...
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Kim M Pimentel, RN, BSN, MICN

Nurse Expert Witness in Emergency Medicine

Nurse 911 Corp

Los Angeles, California
Emergency Medicine, Nurse - prehospital care, behavioral health, vision loss, suicide , delayed treatment, stroke fallouts, falls, Nurse UCLA, missed sepsis, emergency room boarding patient, triage errors, mental health, restraints, behavioral detainment, Safety injury prevention, failure to rescue, wrongful death, nurse standard of care, causation analysis
Kim Pimentel, BSN, RN, MICN, CPI Instructor Emergency Nursing Expert Witness | Triage | Sepsis | Stroke | Patient Safety | Emergency Department Negligence I am an Emergency Department Clinical Nurse, Triage Nurse, and Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN) with more than 23 years of experience practicing at a nationally recognized academic medical center and Level I Trauma Center. My practice focuses on emergency department standards of care, patient safety, triage decision-making, and identification of preventable failures resulting in serious injury, disability, vision loss, neurological impairment, cardiac arrest, or death. I provide expert analysis involving: • Sepsis misdiagnosis, delayed recognition, delayed treatment, and failure-to-rescue events • Missed stroke diagnosis, delayed stroke activation, delayed imaging, and neurological deterioration • Central Retinal Artery Occlusion (CRAO), acute glaucoma, elevated intraocular pressure, retinal emergencies, and preventable visio...
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Richard Giguere, RN

Med Legal Pro, LLC

Niantic, Connecticut
Nursing Homes, Long Term Care - skilled nursing facility, nursing administration, assisted living, behavioral health facility, case management, bed sores, pressure ulcers, wounds, falls, restraints, medication errors, dementia care, hospice, documentation, geriatrics, neglect, nurse, risk management, policies and procedures
Experienced Director of Nursing covering at multi-facility Skilled Nursing Group which specializes in high-risk patients including formally incarcerated residents. Daily contact with residents. Former Vice President of the Infection Control Nurses of CT.
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Kathleen Mills

Nurse, Director of Nursing in Long Term Care

Villa Rica, Georgia
Nursing Homes, Long Term Care - Nurse, woundcare, risk management, falls, standards of Care, critical thinking, regulatory compliance, policies and procedures, dieviations from the standard of care, pressure ulcers, restraints, infection control, education, nurse leadership, weight loss, deviations in clinical systems, nursing home administration, abuse neglect.
Regional Certified Director of Nursing with extensive experience overseeing multi-facility skilled nursing and sub-acute operations across diverse healthcare markets. Experienced in regulatory compliance, clinical oversight, survey readiness, and operational turnaround, with a strong record of clearing Immediate Jeopardy citations, stabilizing Special Focus facilities, and achieving Five-Star quality outcomes. Extensive experience conducting nurse consultations and comprehensive reviews of clinical malpractice cases to determine deviations from standards of care. Skilled in analyzing medical records, identifying regulatory deficiencies, evaluating policy adherence, and collaborating with legal counsel to provide recommendations aligned with federal and state healthcare regulations. Experienced in, certified risk management, infection preventionist, staff education and development, and regulatory compliance at both state and federal levels, pressure ulcers, wound care certified, rest...
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Shari Jordan

Nursing Home Administrator

Third Opinion MD, LLC

Clayton, Georgia
Nursing Home Administration - Nursing Homes, Elder Abuse, Standard of Care, Dementia, Nursing Home Neglect, Medication Errors, Bed Sores, UTI, Palliative Care, Malnutrition, Restraints, Hospice, Chart Compliance, Infection, Long Term Care, Geriatric Care, Wound Care, Resident Care, Elder Care, Policies and Procedures
Nursing Home Administrator with more than 30 years of experience in the field. Georgia Nursing Home Administrator license #4158. Certified in Dementia Stages Training, Dementia with Dignity, Dementia with Behaviors, Long Term Care Abuse Coordinator, Educator, Investigator. Expert in regulatory compliance, operations logistics, P.O.C. development, financial analytical reviews, performance improvement, collection management and policies and procedures. Available for medical records, charts and other documents review, case disposition analysis, depositions and court testimonies.
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Suzanne A Bird, MD

Emergency Psychiatrist--Harvard Faculty

Auburndale, Massachusetts
Psychiatry - psychiatric emergencies, risk assessments, suicide, violence, substance use, standard of care, involuntary commitment, chart documentation, medical clearance, supervision of trainees and non-physician staff, restraints, crisis intervention, anxiety and depression, psychosis, involuntary holds, wrongful admission/discharge
Dr. Suzanne A. Bird is a board-certified psychiatrist with over 25 years of clinical, teaching and leadership experience in emergency psychiatry. She served as director of Psychiatric Emergency Services at Cambridge Hospital (a Harvard-affiliated community teaching hospital in Cambridge MA) for 16 years and ran the Acute Psychiatry Service in the Emergency Department at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston for nearly 12 years. In addition to her clinical leadership roles, she is an Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School, with extensive experience as an educator; training and supervising psychiatric residents, nurse practitioners and social workers, as well as medical students and junior faculty members. She has managed and overseen the management of thousands of patients in acute crisis and is recognized for her expertise in suicide and violence risk assessment, medical clearance of patients with acute psychiatric presentations, decisions around involuntary commitment, ...
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Gurdeep Arora, MD, CWSP, HPM, HMD

Certified Wound care and nursing home physician

Novi, Michigan
Wound Care, Nursing Homes - Wounds, Bed sores, Pressure injury prevention, Nursing Home/Long-term, Falls, Geriatric, Opioids, Negligence, Medical records/documentation, Standard of care, Nutrition & Dehydration, Infections, Escalation/delay of care, Compliance, Dementia, Rehabilitation, Medication side effects, Psychotropics, Restraints, Hospice/end of life care
Dr Gurdeep Arora, MD carries board certifications in Internal Medicine, with specialized credentials in wound care (CWSP), Hospice & Palliative Medicine, and hospice medical director certification (HMD). She has more than 20 years of hands‑on clinical experience in nursing homes (long‑term care), skilled rehabilitation centers, assisted‑living communities, and hospice environments. This background provides a strong understanding of real‑world patient care, where individuals often have multiple medical conditions, work demands are high, and safe outcomes depend on clear communication, accurate documentation, and timely clinical decision‑making. She applies this experience to medical‑legal case review when questions arise regarding whether the standard of care was met. Her focus is on clarifying what appropriate care should have looked like, what steps were reasonable to expect, and how the actions taken align with commonly accepted medical practices. Her combined clinical and wound...
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Kim E. Stonecypher, MSN, BSN, CLNC

Flowood, Mississippi
Legal Nurse Consulting, Nurse - Nursing Administration, Nursing Standard of Care, Hospital Nursing Care, Medical Record Review, Fall and Pressure Ulcer Prevention, Medical Surgical Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Restraints, Joint Commission, Defense, Plaintiff, Suicide Prevention and Ligature Resistant Consulting
Kim Stonecypher is a Master’s prepared nurse with over 33 years of leadership and clinical experience. As a Nursing Administrator, she has provided leadership and oversight for numerous medical-surgical, critical care and behavioral health departments. Additionally, she has served as the Nursing Administration representative for various quality and performance improvement committees and task forces. Kim’s experience also includes an in-depth knowledge base and preparation for Joint Commission surveys. She will provide a comprehensive medical record review as well as an expert opinion and summary utilizing an in-depth literature review. She has both recent deposition and trial experience. Kim remains in active practice.
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Mike Jeong, DO, MPH, CMD

Las Vegas, Nevada
Geriatrics, Nursing Homes - Pressure Ulcers, Decubitus, Bed Sores, Falls, Restraints, Weight Loss, Malnutrition, Dehydration, UTI, Pneumonia, Medication Errors, Dementia, Alzheimer's, Elder Abuse, Wound Care, Hospice & Palliative Care
Yale and UCLA trained geriatrician. Triple Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, and Hospice & Palliative Medicine. Certified Medical Director in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care. Double Fellowship trained in Geriatrics and Geriatric Medical Management in post-acute and long-term care. Certified professional in both utilization review and utilization management. Selected as Top Doctor multiple years. Two-time student body/class President in medical school. Active clinical practice as a treating geriatrician, skilled nursing facility medical director and hospice physician. Experienced expert witness.
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Zerline Snyderman, MD, FACP, Certified Medical Director

Board Certified Nursing Home Expert Witness

Williamsville, New York
Nursing Homes, Geriatrics - Post-acute care, Falls, Wounds, Pressure Sores Ulcers, Restraints, Dehydration, Malnutrition, Nursing Home Infections, UTI, Medication Errors, Dementia, Anti-Psychotics, Long term care, Internal Medicine, Choking, Dysphagia, Assisted Living, Wound Certified, C diff diarrhea, End of life Death
Dr. Snyderman is board-certified in geriatric medicine and internal medicine with 30 years of experience as a physician and Medical Director. Experienced expert witness who has testified in court and depositions for plaintiff and defense. Provides oral and written reports. Experienced in nursing homes, adult care facilities, hospitals and Veterans Administration hospital. Dr. Snyderman is a Certified Medical Director and has directed 7 skilled nursing facilities over the years that are four to five-star rated by CMS and in the highest quintile of New York State rating, with rehabilitation, post-acute care, long-term care and hospice. Dr. Snyderman is experienced with CMS/state surveys as Medical Director and familiar with regulatory requirements and standard of care. Dr. Snyderman is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and certified by the American Board of Post-acute and Long Term Care Medicine and the National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy. Dr. Snyderman has Quality...
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Kim M Pimentel, RN, BSN, MICN

Nurse Expert Witness in Emergency Medicine

Nurse 911 Corp

New York
Emergency Medicine, Nurse - prehospital care, behavioral health, vision loss, suicide , delayed treatment, stroke fallouts, falls, Nurse UCLA, missed sepsis, emergency room boarding patient, triage errors, mental health, restraints, behavioral detainment, Safety injury prevention, failure to rescue, wrongful death, nurse standard of care, causation analysis
Kim Pimentel, BSN, RN, MICN, CPI Instructor Emergency Nursing Expert Witness | Triage | Sepsis | Stroke | Patient Safety | Emergency Department Negligence I am an Emergency Department Clinical Nurse, Triage Nurse, and Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN) with more than 23 years of experience practicing at a nationally recognized academic medical center and Level I Trauma Center. My practice focuses on emergency department standards of care, patient safety, triage decision-making, and identification of preventable failures resulting in serious injury, disability, vision loss, neurological impairment, cardiac arrest, or death. I provide expert analysis involving: • Sepsis misdiagnosis, delayed recognition, delayed treatment, and failure-to-rescue events • Missed stroke diagnosis, delayed stroke activation, delayed imaging, and neurological deterioration • Central Retinal Artery Occlusion (CRAO), acute glaucoma, elevated intraocular pressure, retinal emergencies, and preventable visio...
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Daniel J. Lantos, MSN, RN, CNML

Expert in Nursing Practice and Standards of Care

Concord, North Carolina
Nursing Administration, Medical Management - 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 experience being deposed and ...
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Shuja Hassan, MD

Nursing Home and Medical Care of Elderly expert

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania
Geriatrics, Long Term Care - nursing homes, assisted living, falls, fractures, pressure ulcers, bed sores, wound care, dehydration, delirium, pneumonia, sepsis, aspiration, functional decline, neglect, dementia, infection, elder abuse, urinary tract infection, UTI, restraints
Award-winning geriatrician in active clinical practice. Fellowship trained. Sees patients in the office, hospital, and nursing home. 26 years of nursing home experience with 18 years as a Medical Director. Extensive teaching experience. Pitt faculty. Former two-time President of Pennsylvania Geriatrics Society-Western Division.
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Brian Galinkin, NHA, MSW

Long Term Care Expert Witness

Brian Galinkin Consulting LLC

Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania
Long Term Care, Nursing Home Administration - Long Term Care, Nursing Home Administrator, Personal Care, Assisted Living, NHA, Nursing Home Abuse, Nursing Home Neglect, Regulatory Compliance, Skilled Nursing Facility, Nursing Home Operations, Standard of Care, Wound Care, Restraints, Nursing Home Falls, Adult Day, Physician Orders, Pressure Ulcers, COVID 19, Abuse
As an expert witness and long-term care consultant, I apply my 18 years of experience operating nursing homes. For the last 9 years, I have provided detailed evaluations and expert testimony for legal cases within the long-term care industry. Drawing on extensive operational knowledge, I assist counsel in interpreting clinical records and delivering insights grounded in foundational facts and helping to determine if the standard of care was met. I also apply the federal regulations to determine compliance. I have been retained for 45 cases. 65% defense, 35% plaintiff. Types of cases I have worked on: Falls and fall-related injuries Pressure injuries (pressure ulcers) Elopement and wandering incidents Medication errors and adverse drug events Failure to monitor / failure to supervise Infection control and sepsis-related cases Failure to follow physician orders Care planning deficiencies Staffing and negligence claims Documentation and regulatory compliance issues Areas of Expert...
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Emily Wolowski

Long Term Care and Critical Care knowledge in one

Med Legal Pro

Springbrook TWP, Pennsylvania
Nursing Homes, Long Term Care - Skilled Nursing Facility, Long Term Care, Geriatrics, residential care facility, patient falls, dementia, restraints, group home, risk management, policies and procedures, antipsychotics, side effects, compliance, sepsis, pressure sores, bed sores, wound care, pressure ulcers, ulcers
Registered Nurse with over a decade of clinical experience and an estimated 8,200 direct patient encounters spanning cardiovascular intensive care, perioperative and post-anesthesia care at a Magnet-designated teaching hospital, and post-acute rehabilitation and long-term care. Progressively advanced from staff nurse to Director of Nursing, with demonstrated expertise in nursing leadership, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, infection control, and interdisciplinary care coordination.