Gail Powell-Cope CV - Veterans Affairs · 2018-08-28 · Magnet Prize 2003, Awarded by American Nurses Credentialing Center, to James A. Haley VAMC for nursing research program in

CURRICULUM VITAE NAME: Gail M. Powell-Cope, PhD, ARNP, FAAN

Co-Director, VA HSR&D Center of Innovation on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (CINDRR)

Chief Nursing Service/Research ADDRESS: 8900 Grand Oak Circle, Tampa, Florida 33637 Professional License: Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner 1149842 Florida

WEB SITES: http://www.hsrd.research.va.gov/centers/ciddrr8.cfm

http://www.visn8.va.gov/patientsafetycenter/ PROFESSIONAL ADDRESS: James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital Grand Oak Plaza (118M)

8900 Grand Oak Circle Tampa FL 33612 PHONE: 813-205-2151 (home) 813-558-3911 (work) FAX: 813-558-3990 EMAIL: [email protected] AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Patient Safety; Health Services and Clinical Research; Advanced Practice Adult

Health Nursing; Implementation of evidence-based practice; Qualitative and survey research methods; Mixed methods research; Rehabilitation Outcomes, e.g. quality of life, function, community reintegration.

EDUCATION:

INSTITUTION AND LOCATION DEGREE

Completion Date FIELD OF STUDY

University of Florida, Gainesville, FL BSN 1979 Nursing

University of Florida, Gainesville, FL MSN 1984 Adult Health Nursing

University of Washington, Seattle, WA PhD 1992 Nursing

Department of Veterans Affairs, Tampa, FL NA 1998 Postdoctoral Nursing Research Fellowship

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

2013-present Tampa Co-Director, VA HSR&D Center of Innovation on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, Multi-site COIN with North Florida/South Georgia Health Care System.

2011-present Chief Nursing Service/Research, James A. Haley VAMC, Tampa, FL 2010-present Team Leader, Safe Patient Handling and Mobility, “VISN 8 Patient Safety Center of Inquiry” 2002 -present Adjunct Faculty, College of Nursing, Univ. of South FL, Tampa, FL 2002-present Affiliate Associate Professor, College of Public Health, Univ. of South Florida, Tampa, FL 2017-present Professor, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Daniel K. Inouye Graduate

School of Nursing 2012-2013 Director, VA HSR&D/RR&D Center of Excellence, Maximizing Rehabilitation Outcomes,

James A. Haley VAMC, Tampa, FL

2010-1012 Acting Director, VA HSR&D/RR&D Center of Excellence, Maximizing Rehabilitation Outcomes, James A. Haley VAMC, Tampa, FL

2009-2012 Associate Director for Translation and Training, VA HSR&D/RR&D Center of Excellence, Maximizing Rehabilitation Outcomes, James A. Haley VAMC, Tampa, FL

2008-2009 Associate Director for Education and Training, VA HSR&D Research Enhancement Award Program in Rehabilitation Outcomes, James A. Haley VAMC, Tampa, FL

2002-2009 Director, VA RR&D Research Enhancement Award Program for Technology to Prevent Adverse Events in Rehabilitation, James A. Haley VAMC, Tampa, FL

2000-2011 Associate Chief Nursing Service/Research, James A. Haley VA Hospital, Tampa FL 2000-2009 Asst. Director, VISN 8 Patient Safety Research Center, James A. Haley VA Hospital, Tampa FL 1998-2006 Director, VISN 8 Measurement Team, James A. Haley VA Hospital, Tampa FL 1998-2002 Associate Director, VISN 8, Evidence-based Practice Center, James A. Haley VA Hospital,

Tampa FL 2001-2004 Associate Director, VA HSR&D Research Enhancement Award Program in Patient Safety,

James A. Haley VAMC, Tampa, FL 1998-2002 Courtesy Assistant Professor, College of Nursing, Univ. of South Florida, Tampa, FL 1996-1998 Nursing Research Postdoctoral Fellow, James A. Haley Veterans Hospital, Tampa FL,

Sponsored by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Academic Affiliations. 1996-1998 ARNP (volunteer), Hillsborough Co. Public Health Unit, Specialty Care Clinic (HIV care),

Tampa, FL 1993-1998 Assistant Professor (Adult and Community Health Nursing), College of Nursing, Univ. of South

Florida, Tampa, FL 1995 Acting Chair Community Health Nursing, College of Nursing, Univ. of South FL, Tampa, FL 1992-1993 Research Scientist, School of Nursing, Dept. of Psychosocial Nursing, University of

Washington, Seattle, WA 1990-1992 Research Assistant, School of Nursing, Dept. of Psychosocial Nursing, University of

Washington, Seattle, WA 1989-1990 Research Assistant, School of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 1987-1989 Research Assistant, School of Nursing, Dept. of Community Health, University of Washington,

Seattle, WA 1985-1987 Nurse Volunteer, North Central Florida Hospice, Inc., Gainesville, FL 1985-1987 Assistant Professor, College of Nursing, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 1984-1985 Instructor, College of Nursing, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 1983-1984 Research Assistant, College of Nursing, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 1982-1983 Graduate Assistant, College of Nursing, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 1981-1982 Staff Relief R.N., Wellness Personnel Registry, and North Florida Regional Hospital,

Gainesville, FL 1980-1981 Charge Nurse (med/surg), Bayfront Medical Center, St. Petersburg, FL 1979-1980 Staff Nurse (med/surg), Bayfront Medical Center, St. Petersburg, FL Summer 1979 Psychiatric Nursing Tech., Ft. Lyon VA Hospital, Ft. Lyon, CO

HONORS

Veterans Health Administration, Special Recognition for Leadership in Nursing Research Advisory Group, 2009. Partnering Award for Worker Health and Safety, National Occupational Research Agenda, 2008. Hearst Scholar in Advanced Gerontological Nursing, Summer 2006. Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing, November 2004.

Magnet Prize 2003, Awarded by American Nurses Credentialing Center, to James A. Haley VAMC for nursing research program in patient safety under the direction of Audrey Nelson, Patricia Quigley, Gail Powell-Cope, and Sandra Janzen.

Department of Veterans Affairs, Special Contribution Award for unique contribution to the mission of the Department, June 2003.

Excellence in Nursing Research Award 1997, Delta Beta Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau. Primary Investigator Award 1997, James H. Haley Veterans’ Hospital Nursing Research Committee. Research Recognition Award 1997, Association of Nurses in AIDS Care and Agouron Pharmaceuticals. Research Award Recipient, 1997, James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital Health Services Research & Development,

Development Grant. Sigma Theta Tau, Alpha Theta Chapter, International Honorary Society for Nursing: Member 1983; Chapter

Publicity Chair 1984; Chapter Secretary 1985-1987; current member. Professional Nurse Traineeship Program (Department of Health and Human Service, Public Health Service):

1982-1984.

PUBLICATIONS

*indicates mentee at time of publication

Publications In Process Chavez, M., *Duffy, A., Cowan, L., Rugs, D., Priefer, B., Toyinbo, P., Powell-Cope, G. (Revised and

resubmitted 08-10-18). Pressure Injury Documentation Practices in the Department of Veteran Affairs: A Quality Improvement Project. JWOCN.

Rugs, D., Chavez, M., Dobbs, D., Cowan, L., & Barrett, B., Sullivan, S., Engstrom, C, & Powell-Cope, G. (in progress). Evaluating an Evidence-Based Practice Curriculum for the Veterans Health Administration Registered Nurse Transition-to-Practice Residency Program. Nursing Outlook.

Rugs, D., Barrett, B., Chavez, M., Cowan, L., Melillo, C., Sullivan, S., Engstrom, C., Spehar, A., & Powell-Cope, G. (in progress). A survey of Doctorally prepared Nurses in the VHA. Journal of Professional Nursing

Rugs, D., Deitrick, L., Hall, K., Nedd, N., Powell-Cope, G. An Interview Protocol to Understand Stakeholder Perspectives about the VA VALOR Program as a New Graduate Nurse Recruitment and Retention Tool. (in progress). Journal of Nursing Administration.

Peer Reviewed Publications 2018 1. *Barks L, Garvan C, Crane B, Peterson M, Brown LM, Powell-Cope G. Reliability and

Criterion-Related Validity of the Seated Posture Scale. Rehabil Nurs. 2018 Mar 19. doi: 10.1097/RNJ.0000000000000119. [Epub ahead of print]

2. Powell-Cope, G., Rugs, D., *Ialynytchev, A., McCloskey, K., Zhang, Y, & Deter, L. (In press, 08-07-18). Patient Handling and Mobility Course Content: A National Survey of Nursing Programs. Online Journal of Issues in Nursing.

3. Moore, D.H., Powell-Cope, G., Belanger, H., Spehar, A., & McCranie, M. (In press, March 2018). The VA Traumatic Brain Injury Screen for Post 9/11 Combat Veterans: Qualitative Insights. Military Medicine.

4. *Panaite, V., Brown, R., Henry, M., Garcia, A., Powell-Cope, G., Vanderploeg, R., & Belanger, H. (in press, March 26, 2018). Postdeployment mental health screening: A systematic review of current evidence and future directions. Administration and Policy in Mental health and Mental Health Services Research.

5. Dillahunt, C. & Powell-Cope, G. (2018). Forward: Introduction to Community Reintegration, Participation, and Employment Issues in Veterans. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Supplement 1, 99(2), S1-S3.

6. Powell-Cope, G., Thomason, S., Bulat, T., Pippins, K., & Young, H.M. (2018). Preventing falls and fall-related injuries at home. American Journal of Nursing, 118(1), 58-61. doi: 10.1097/01.NAJ.0000529720.67793.60. PMID: 29280811. Companion video at

http://www.aarp.org/ppi/info-2017/home-alone-alliance.html 2017 7. Powell-Cope, G., Pippins, K., G. & Young, HM. (2017). Teaching Caregivers to Assist Safely

with Mobility. American Journal of Nursing, 117(12), 49-53. doi: 10.1097/01.NAJ.0000527485.94115.7e. PMID: 29189244. Companion video at http://www.aarp.org/ppi/info-2017/home-alone-alliance.html

8. *Allen, L., Powell-Cope, G., Mbah, A., Bulat, T., & Njoh, E. (2017). A retrospective review of adverse events related to diabetic foot ulcer. Ostomy Wound Management, 63(6), 30-33.

9. McGarity, S., Barnett, S., Lamberty, G., Kretzmer, T., Powell-Cope, G., & Nakase-Richardson. (2017). Community Reintegration Problems among Veterans and Active Duty Service Members with Traumatic Brain Injury. Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation. Jan/Feb, 23(1), 34-45.

10. Luther SL, Thomason SS, Sabharwal S, Finch DK, McCart J, Toyinbo P, Bouayad L, Matheny ME, Gobbel GT, Powell-Cope G. Leveraging Electronic Health Care Record Information to Measure Pressure Ulcer Risk in Veterans With Spinal Cord Injury: A Longitudinal Study Protocol. JMIR Res Protoc. 2017 Jan 19;6(1):e3. doi: 10.2196/resprot.5948. PubMed PMID: 28104580; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC5290296.

11. Dillahunt-Aspillaga C, Nakase-Richardson R, Hart T, Powell-Cope G, Dreer LE, Eapen BC, Barnett SD, Mellick D, Haskin A, Silva MA. Predictors of Employment Outcomes in Veterans With Traumatic Brain Injury: A VA Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems Study. J Head Trauma Rehabil. 32(4):271-282, July/August 2017. PubMed PMID: 28060203. doi: 10.1097/HTR.0000000000000275

2016 12. Belanger, H., Powell-Cope, G., Spehar, A.M., McCranie, M., Klanchar, A., Yoash-Ganz, R., Kosasih, J., Poole, H., & Scholten, J. (2016). The VA’s TBI Clinical Reminder Screen and Evaluation Practice Patterns. JRRD, 53(6), 767-780. http://dx.doi.org/10.1682/JRRD.2015.09.0187

13. Powell-Cope, G., Campbell, R., Hahm, B., Bulat, T., & Westphal, J. (2016). Socio-Technical Probabilistic Risk Modeling to Predict Injurious Falls in Community Living Centers. JRRD, 53(6), 881-892. http://dx.doi.org/10.1682/JRRD.2015.08.0165

14. Guihan M, Sohn MW, Bauman WA, Spungen AM, Powell-Cope GM, Thomason SS, Collins JF, Bates-Jensen BM. Difficulty in Identifying Factors Responsible for Pressure Ulcer Healing in Veterans With Spinal Cord Injury. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2016 Dec;97(12):2085-2094.

15. Thomason, S.S., Powell-Cope, G., Peterson, M.J., Guihan, M., Wallen, E.S., *Olney, C.M., Bates-Jensen, B. (2016). A multi-site quality improvement project to standardize the assessment of pressure ulcer healing in veterans with spinal cord injuries/disorders. Advances in Skin and Wound Care, 29(6), 269-76.

2015 16. *Barks, L., Luther, S., Brown, L., Schulz, B., Bowen, M., & Powell-Cope, G. (2015). Development and Initial Validity of the Seated Posture Scale. Disability and Rehabilitation, 52(2),201-210.

17. Elnitsky, C., Powell-Cope, G., Besterman-Dahan, K., Rugs, D., & Ulrich, P. (2015). Implementation of Safe Patient Handling in the U.S. Veterans Health System: A Qualitative Study of Internal Facilitators’ Perceptions. Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, 12(4), 208-216.

18. Powell-Cope, G. & Rugs, D. (2015). What elements of the 2013 American Nurses Association Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Standards are reflected in State Legislation? American Journal of Safe Patient Handling and Movement. March; 5(1), 13-18.

19. Powell-Cope, G., Moore, H., Weaver, F., & Thomason, S. (2015). Perceptions of Practice Guidelines for People with Spinal Cord Injury. Journal of Rehabilitation Nursing. Mar/Apr; 40(2); 100-10.

20. Luther SL, McCart JA, Berndt DJ, Hahm B, Finch DK, Jarman J, Foulis PR, Lapcevic WA, Campbell RR, Shorr R, Valencia KM, Powell-Cope G. (2015). Improving identification of fall-related injuries in ambulatory care using statistical text mining. Am J. Pub Health. April 16, e1–6. doi:10.2105/AJPH.2014.302440.

2014 21. Elnitsky, C.A., Lind, Jason D., Rugs, D., Powell-Cope, G. (2014). Implications for patient safety in the use of safe patient handling equipment: A national survey. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 51, 1624-1633. [Epub ahead of print PMID PMID: 24856578]

22. Powell-Cope, G., Quigley, P., A., Besterman-Dahan, K., Smith, M., Stewart, J., *Melillo, C., Haun, J., & Friedman, Y. (2014). A Qualitative Understanding of Patient Falls in Inpatient Mental Health Units. Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association, 20(5), 328-39.

23. Powell-Cope, G., Toyinbo, P., Patel, N., Rugs, D., Elnitsky, C., Hahm, B., Sutton, B., Campbell, R., Besterman-Dahan, K., Matz, M., & Hodgson, M. (2014). Effects of a National Safe Patient Handling Program on Caregiver Injury Incidence Rates. Journal of Nursing Administration, 44(10), 525-534.

24. *Crocker, T., Powell-Cope, G., Brown, L., & Besterman-Dahan, K. (2014). Toward a Veteran-Centric View on Community (Re) Integration. JRRD, 51(3), xi – xvii.

25. Powell-Cope, G., Quigley, P., Besterman-Dahan, K. & Lind, J. (2014). Perceived Benefit of Group Exercise Among Individuals with Peripheral Neuropathy. Research in Nursing and Health, 36(7):855-874. PMID: 24622155. http://wjn.sagepub.com/content/36/7/855

26. Thomason, S., Luther, S., Powell-Cope, G., Harrow, J.J., & Palacios, P. (2014). Validity and reliability of a pressure ulcer monitoring tool for persons with spinal cord impairment. Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 37(3), 317-327. (Prepublication internet access at 10.1179/2045772313Y.0000000163.) PMID: 24621044

27. *Fadul, R.M., Brown, L.M., & Powell-Cope, G. (2014). Improving Transfer Task Practices Used With Air Travelers With Mobility Impairments: A Systematic Literature Review. Journal of Public Health Policy, 35(1), 26-42. PMID: 24257630

28. Lind, J., Powell-Cope, G., Chavez, M., Fraser, M., & Harrow, J. (2013). Negotiating Domains of Patient Dignity in VA Spinal Cord Injury Units: Perspectives from Multidisciplinary Care Teams and Veterans. Annals of Anthropology Practice, 37(2), 130-148.

29. Rugs D, Toyinbo P, Patel N, Powell-Cope G, Hahm B, Elnitsky C, Besterman-Dahan K, Campbell R, Sutton B. Processes and Outcomes of the Veterans Health Administration Safe Patient Handling Program: Study Protocol. (2013). JMIR Res Protoc, 2(2):e49. URL: http://www.researchprotocols.org/2013/2/e49/. doi: 10.2196/resprot.2905. PMID: 24246469

2013 30. Powell-Cope, G., Haun, J., Rugs, D. (2013). Description of a social marketing framework for implementing an evidence-based safe patient handling program. American Journal of Safe Patient Handling and Movement, 3(2), 69-76.

2012 31. Rugs, D., Elnitsky, C., D., Lind, J., Powell-Cope, G. (2012). Mitigating adverse patient events with safe patient handling equipment: A photo-narrative project. American Journal of Safe Patient Handling and Movement, 2(4), 112-118.

32. Vanderploeg RD, Belanger HG, Horner RD, Spehar AM, Powell-Cope G, Luther SL, Scott SG. (2012). Health Outcomes Associated With Military Deployment: Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Blast, Trauma, and Combat Associations in the Florida National Guard. Arch Phys Med Rehabilitation, 93(11):1887-1895. Epub 2012 Jun 13.

33. Nelson, A. L., Groer, S., Palacios, P., Mitchell, D., Sabharwal, S., Kirby, R. L., Gavin-Dreschnack, D., & Powell-Cope, G. (2010). Wheelchair-related falls in veterans with spinal cord injury residing in the community: A prospective cohort study. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 91(8), 1166-1173.

2010 34. Quigley, P., Bulat, T., Kurtzman, E., Olney, R., Powell-Cope, G., Rubenstein, L. (2010). Fall Prevention and Injury Protection for Nursing Home Residents, JAMDA, 11(4), 284-293.

35. Moore, D.H., Algase, D., Powell-Cope, G., Applegarth, S. (2009). A Framework for Managing Wandering and Preventing Elopement. American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias, 24(3), 208 - 219.

2009 36. Herdman TH, Burgess LPA, Ebright PR, Paulson SS, Powell-Cope G, Hancock H, Wada E & Cadman EC (2009) Impact of continuous vigilance monitoring on nursing workflow. JONA, 39(3): 123-129.

37. Quigley, P., Hahm, B., Collazo, S., Gibson, W., Janzen, S., Powell-Cope, G., Rice, F., Sarduy, I., Tyndall, K., & White, S. (2009). Reducing Serious Injury from Falls in Two VA Medical Surgical Units. Journal of Nursing Care Quality, 24 (1), 33-41.

38. *Bowers, B., Lloyd, J., Lee, W., Powell-Cope, G., & Baptiste, A. (2008). Biomechanical evaluation of Injury severity associated with patient falls from bed. Rehabilitation Nursing, Nov-Dec; 33(6): 253-9.

2008 39. Powell-Cope, G., Hughes, N., Sedlak, C., Nelson, A., (August 18, 2008). Faculty Perceptions of Implementing an Evidence-Based Safe Patient Handling Nursing Curriculum Module. OJIN: The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 13(3), Available on-line www.nursingworld.org/MainMenuCategories/ANAMarketplace/ANAPeriodicals/OJIN/TableofContents/vol132008/No3Sept08/ArticlePreviousTopic/NurseFacultyandSafePatientHandling.aspx

40. Powell-Cope, G., Nelson, A.L., Patterson, E.S. (2008). Patient Care Technology and Safety. In R. Hughes (Ed.), Patient Safety & Quality - An Evidence-based Handbook for Nurses. AHRQ. Available on-line at http://www.ahrq.gov/qual/nurseshdbk/.

41. Nelson, A., Waters, T., Menzel, N., Hughes, N., Hagan, P., Powell-Cope, G., Sedlak, C., & Thompson, V. (2007). Effectiveness of an Evidence-Based Curriculum Module in Nursing Schools Targeting Safe Patient Handling and Movement. The International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship, 4(1), http://www.bepress.com/ijnes/.

2007 42. Nelson, A., Powell-Cope, G., Palacios, P., Luther, S., Black, T., Hillman, T., Christiansen, B., & Nathenson, P. (2007). Nurse Staffing and Patient Outcomes in Inpatient Rehabilitation Settings. Journal of Rehabilitation Nursing, 32(5), 179-201. (Editor’s Choice Award for best manuscript)

43. French DD, Werner D, Powell-Cope, G, Campbell, R, Nelson, A, Bulat T, Rubenstein, L, Spehar A (2007). A Multivariate Fall Risk Assessment Model for VHA Nursing Homes Using the Minimum Data Set. Journal of the American Medical Directors Association, 8(2):115-22.

44. Thomason, S., Evitt, C., Harrow, J., Love, L., Moore, D., Mullins, M., Powell-Cope, G., & Nelson, A. (2007). Barriers and Facilitators to Implementation of Spinal Cord Injury Pressure Ulcer Guidelines. Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 30(2), 117-126.

45. Luther SL. Kromrey J. Powell-Cope G. Rosenberg D. Nelson A. Ahmed S. Quigley P. (2006). A pilot study to modify the SF-36V physical functioning scale for use with veterans with SCI. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 87(8): 1059-66.

2006 46. Luther, S., French, D., Powell-Cope, G., Campbell, R., & Rubenstein, L. (January, 2006). Using Administrative Data to Track Fall-related Ambulatory Care Services in the Veterans Administration Healthcare System. Aging: Clinical and Experimental Research, 17(5), 412-418.

47. Gavin-Dreschnack, D., Nelson, AL, Fitzgerald, S., Harrow, J, Sanchez-Anguiano, A., Powell-Cope, G., Quigley, P., Ahmed, S., & French, D. (Feb. 2005, Spring). Wheelchair-Related Falls: Current Evidence and Recommendations for Future Research. Journal of Nursing Care Quality, 20(2).

2005 48. Powell-Cope, G., Nelson, A., & Baptiste, A. (2005, January/February). Modification of Bed Systems and Use of Accessories to Reduce the Risk of Hospital Bed Entrapment. Rehabilitation Nursing, 30(1), 9-17.

49. Luther, S., Nelson, A., Powell-Cope, G. (2004, November). Provider Attitudes and Beliefs about Clinical Practice Guidelines. Spinal Cord Injury Nursing, 21(4), 206-212.

2004 50. Nelson, A., Powell-Cope, G., Baptiste, A., Gavin-D Dreschnack, Applegarth, S., & Bulat, T., Quigley, P., Friedman, Y. (2004, September). Technology to Promote Safe Mobility in Elderly. Nursing Clinics of North America, 39, 649-671.

51. Neugaard, B., Luther, S., Powell-Cope, G., Escabi, J., & Nelson, A. (October 2004) Measuring Provider Compliance with Ischemic Heart Disease Guidelines. Southern Medical Journal, 97(10), 942-947.

52. Powell-Cope, G., Luther, S., Neugaard, B., Nelson, A., & Vara, J. (2004). Provider Perceived Barriers and Facilitators for IHD Guideline Adherence. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 10(2), 227-239.

53. Bulat, T., Powell-Cope, G., Nelson, A. & Rubenstein, L. (2004, June). Perceived Barriers and Facilitators for the Use of External Hip Protectors. Journal of Gerotechnology, 3(1), 5-15.

54. Powell-Cope, G. (2004). Commentary on “The Effect of a Self-efficacy Intervention On Physical Activity in Older Adults. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 26 (1), 54-55.

55. MacClellan, L., Bradham, D., South, B., Tate, M., Powell-Cope, G., Luther, S., & Nelson, A. (2003). Hospital bed-related adverse events, Part I: Incidence in a VA healthcare system. Journal of Healthcare Safety, 1(3), 19-23.

2003 56. Bradham, D., MacClellan, L., South, B., Tate, M., Powell-Cope, G., Luther, S., Blahut, S., & Nelson, A. (2003). Hospital bed-related adverse events, Part II: Direct costs to a VA healthcare network. Journal of Healthcare Safety, 1(3), 24-30.

57. Powell-Cope, G.M., White J., Henkelman, E.J., & Turner, B.J. (2003). Qualitative and quantitative assessments of HAART adherence of substance-abusing women. AIDS Care, 15(2), 239-49.

58. Hoffman, S., Powell-Cope, G., Rathvon, L., & Bero, K. (2003). BedSAFE: Evaluating a Program of Bed Safety Alternatives for Frail Elders. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 29(11), 34-42.

59. Bakken, S., Holzemer, W.L., Brown, M.A., Powell-Cope, G.M., Turner, J.G., Inouye, J., Nokes, K.M., & Corless, I.B. (2000). Relationships between perception of engagement with health care provider and demographic characteristics, health status, and adherence to therapeutic regimen in persons with HIV/AIDS. AIDS Patient Care and STDs, 14 (1), 189-197.

2000 60. Nokes, K., Holzemer, W., Corless, I., Bakken, S., Brown, M.A., Powell-Cope, G.M., Inouye, J., & Turner, J. (2000). Health-related quality of life in persons under and over 50 years who are living with HIV/AID. Research on Aging, 22, 290-310.

61. Corless, I., Bakken, S., Nicholas, P., Holzemer, W., McGibbon, C., Inouye, J., Nokes, K., Turner, J., Powell-Cope, G., Brown, M., & Portillo, C. (2000). Predictors of perceptions of cognitive functioning in HIV/AIDS. Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care, 11(3), 19-26.

62. Barroso, J. & Powell-Cope, G. (2000). A qualitative metasynthesis of living with HIV infection. Qualitative Health Research, 10(3), 340-353.

63. Holzemer, W.L., Henry, S.B., Nokes, K.M., Corless, I.B., Brown, M., Powell-Cope, G.M., Turner, J.G., & Inouye, J. (1999). Validation of the sign & symptom check-list for persons with HIV disease (SSC-HIV). Journal of Advanced Nursing, 30, 1041-1049.

1990’s 64. Holzemer, W., Corless, I., Nokes, K., Turner, J., Brown, M.A., Powell-Cope, G., Inoye, J., Henry, S., Nicholas, P., & Portillo, C. (1999). Predictors of self-reported adherence in persons living with HIV infection. AIDS Patient Care and STDs, 13(3), 185-197.

65. Powell-Cope, G.M. (1998). HIV infection, heterosexism, and family values. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 20, 478-496.

66. Powell-Cope, G.M. (1996). HIV disease symptom management in the context of committed relationships. Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care, 7(3), 19-28.

67. Powell-Cope, G. (1995). The experiences of gay couples affected by HIV infection. Journal of Qualitative Health Research, 5(1), 36-62.

68. Powell-Cope, G.M. (1994). Family caregivers of people with AIDS: Negotiating partnerships with professional health care providers. Nursing Research, 43, 324-330.

69. Lierman, L.M., Young, H.M., Powell-Cope, G., Georgiadou, F., & Benoliel, J.Q. (1994). Using social support to promote breast self-examination performance. Oncology Nursing Forum, 21, 1051-1056.

70. Lierman, L.M., Young, H.M., Powell-Cope, G., Georgiadou, F., & Benoliel, J.Q. (1994). Effects of education and support on breast self-examination in older women. Nursing Research, 43, 158-163.

71. Brown, M.A. & Powell-Cope, G. (1993). Themes of Loss and Dying: Experiences of AIDS Family Caregivers. Research in Nursing and Health, 16, 179-191.

72. Powell-Cope, G. & Brown, M.A. (1992). Going Public as an AIDS family caregiver. Social Science & Medicine, 34(5), 571-580.

73. Brown, M.A. & Powell-Cope, G. (1991). AIDS Family Caregiving: Transitions Through Uncertainty. Nursing Research, 40(6), 338-345.

74. Young, H.M., Lierman, L., Powell-Cope, G., Kasprzyk, D., & Benoliel, J. (1991). Operationalizing the theory of planned behavior. Research in Nursing & Health, 14, 137-144.

75. Powell-Cope, G., Lierman, L., Kasprzyk, D., Young, H., & Benoliel, J. (1991). Beliefs and attitudes predicting breast self-examination. Health Care for Women International, 12(1), 51-61

76. White, M., Williams, P., Alexander, D., Powell, G., & Conlon, M. (1990). Hospitalized child-parent stress and sleep onset anxiety. Nursing Research, 39(3), 134-139.

77. Alexander, D., Powell, G., Williams, P., White, M., & Conlon, M. (1988). Anxiety levels of rooming-in and non-rooming-in parents of young hospitalized children. Maternal-Child Nursing Journal, 17(2), 79-97.

1980’s 78. White, M., Powell, G., Alexander, D., & Williams, P. (1988). Distress and self-soothing bedtime behaviors in hospitalized children with non-rooming-in parents. Maternal-Child Nursing Journal, 17(2), 68-77.

79. Williams, P., White, M., Powell, G., Alexander, D., & Conlon, M. (1988). Activity level in hospitalized children during sleep onset latency. Computers in Nursing, 6(2), 70-76.

80. Powell, G., Alexander, D., White, M., & Williams, P. (1987). Maternal anxiety and the nature of sleep onset latency in young hospitalized children. Pediatric Nursing, 13, 397-401.

81. Alexander, D., White, M., & Powell, G. (1986). Anxiety of non-rooming-in parents of young hospitalized children. Journal of the Association for the Care of Children's Health, 15(1), 14-20.

82. White, M., Kiel, K., Alexander, D., & Powell, G. (1984). Computer-compatible activity measurement of children: Wrist actigraph standardization. Computers in Nursing, 2(4), 125-129.

Books Brown, M.A. & Powell-Cope, G. (1992). Caring for a loved one with AIDS. Seattle, WA: University of

Washington Press. (Publication for lay audiences) Book Chapters Nelson, A. & Powell-Cope, G. (2007). Nursing care priority area: Patient Safety. J.C. McCloskey & H.K. Grace,

(Eds.), Current Issues in Nursing (pp. 270-282). St. Louis, MO: Mosby. Powell-Cope, G.M. & Eggert, L.L. (1994). Psychosocial risk and protective factors: Potential High School

Dropouts Versus Typical Youth. In R.C. Morris (Ed.), Using What We Know About At-Risk Youth: Lessons From the Field (pp. 23-51). Lancaster, PA: Technomic Publishing Company.

Alexander, D., Powell, G., Williams, P., White, M., & Conlon, M. (1991). Anxiety levels of rooming in and non-rooming-in parents of young hospitalized children. In J. Johnson & S. Johnson (Eds.), Child Health Psychology in the 80's (pp. 223-245). Gainesville, FL: University of Florida Press.

White, M., Alexander, D., Williams, P., & Powell, G. (1986). Hospitalized child-parent stress and sleep onset latency. In H.S. Wilson & S.A. Hutchinson. Applying research in nursing (pp.129-137). Menlo Park, California: Addison-Wesley.

Nonrefereed Publications Powell-Cope, G., Nelson, A.L., Patterson, E.S. (2008). Patient Care Technology and Safety. In R.Hughes

(Ed.), Patient Safety & Quality - An Evidence-based Handbook for Nurses. AHRQ. Available on-line at http://www.ahrq.gov/qual/nurseshdbk/.

French DD, Campbell RR, Powell-Cope GM. (Accepted June 2007). Letter to the Editor: A National View of Injuries in VHA Nursing Homes. Journal of the American Medical Directors Association.

Powell-Cope G, Moore H, Kearns W, Baptiste A, Lloyd J, Applegarth S, Nelson A. (Nov/Dec. 2005). The Case for Preventing Wandering and Associated Adverse Events for Veterans with Dementia. TIPS, 5(6), 3.

Powell-Cope G., Nelson A., Tiesman H., & Matz M. (2003). Nurses' working conditions and the nursing shortage.[comment]. [Comment. Letter] Journal of the American Medical Association, 289(13):1632; author reply 1633, 2003 Apr 2.

Esposito, N., & Powell-Cope, G. (1997). Avoiding pitfalls in focus group research. SCI Nursing, 14(1), 31-33. Powell-Cope, G.M. (1996). Resource list for HIV education. Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS

Care, 7(Supppl. 1), 59-67. Powell-Cope, G.M. (1996). Alterations in family functioning. In K. Casey, F. Cohen, & A. Hughes (Eds.), The

Association of Nurses in AIDS Care core curriculum for HIV/AIDS nursing (pp. 243-245). Philadelphia: Nursecom.

Powell-Cope, G.M. (1996). Family Caregiver burden. In K. Casey, F. Cohen, & A. Hughes (Eds.), The Association of Nurses in AIDS Care core curriculum for HIV/AIDS nursing (pp. 251-253). Philadelphia: Nursecom.

Powell-Cope, G.M. (1992). Becoming a couple affected by HIV infection. Dissertation Abstracts International, 53(8), 4035B.

White, M., Alexander, D., & Powell, G. (1986). Distress and self-soothing behaviors in hospitalized children at bedtime. In proceedings of International Nursing Research Conference. Sponsored by University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, May 1986.

Powell, G. (1984). Evaluation of low back pain. Occupational Health Nursing, 32(5), 266-269. Powell, G. (1985). The psychosocial impact of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) on healthy male

homosexuals. Masters Abstracts International, 23, 288. (University Microfilms No. 13-242, 18). VISN 8 Measurement Team Technical Reports (Located at http://vaww.visn8.med.va.gov/measuresupport/)

VISN 8 Culture of Safety Survey: 2004 VISN 8 Communications Survey: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 VISN 8 Leadership Survey: 2001, 2002, 2003 VISN 8 Enrollment Focus Groups: 2002 Gulf War Veteran SF-36V Health Survey: Three–Year Analysis, 2002 James A. Haley Nursing Satisfaction Survey: 2000, 2002 VISN 8 Investigator Satisfaction Survey: 2000, 2001 VISN 8 Women Veterans Inpatient Satisfaction Survey: 2001, 2002

ACTIVE/RECENT FUNDED RESEARCH

Grant Number Agency Start-End Dates Total Award Role

IIR 16-063 VA HSR&D 2018-2011 CO-I Title: Nursing Unit Design and Hospital Falls SDR 12-302 VA HSR&D 7/2014-6/2019 $996,953 PI Title: Action Ethnography of Community Reintegration for Veterans with TBI PEI 13-430 VACO/QUERI 2013-2018 $550,000 PI Title: VA Nursing Innovations Center for Evaluation IIR 13-196 VA HSR&D 2013-2017 $1,048,247 Co-I Title: Smart Phone Application for Postconcussion Symptom Reduction CIN 13-409 VA HSR&D/RR&D 10/2013-9/2018 $960,000 Co-Director Title: Center of Innovation on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (CINDRR) IIR 10-169 VA HSR&D 2012-2015 $1,002,600 Co-I Title: Measuring Quality of Life in Veterans with Deployment-Related PTSD IAC 08-101 VA HSR&D 04/12 – 1/14 $373,000 PI Title: Existing Practice Patterns for Screening Mild TBI in OEF/OIF Veterans NA VA CO 09/08 – 08/12 $500,000 PI

Title: Process and Outcomes of the VHA Safe Patient Handling Program E4345R VA RR&D 4/1/09 – 9/30/11 $305,000 Co-I Title: Home Evaluation of Visual Exit Barriers in Dementia-Related Wandering IIR 05-120-3 VA HSR&D 1/10/08 – 9/30/10 $285,300 Co-I Title: Using Knowledge Discovery Strategies to Identify Fall Related Injuries CCN 06-164-2 VA HR&D 10/1/07- 9/30/10 $313,900 Co-I Title: Blast-related Health Problem Identification and Polytrauma Taxonomy NA VA ORD 7/1/06-open 2 fellows/yr Director Title: Interprofessional Fellowship Program in Patient Safety NA VA ORD 10/1/10-open 2 fellows/yr Director Title: Postsdoctoral Fellowship Program in Health Services NA VAH 6/1/12 - 5/31/14 $599,900 Team Lead Title: VISN 8 Patient Safety Center of Inquiry (Note: Continuously funded since 1999)

COMPLETED FUNDED RESEARCH

Principal Investigator. Predicting Serious Injurious Falls in Nursing Homes. Funded by RR&D, 2007-2008, $188,600.

Co-Investigator (PI, P. Quigley). Effect of Exercise on Gait and Balance in Peripheral Neuropathy. Funded by RR&D, 2005-2008, $606,500.

Co-Investigator (PI, A. Nelson). Gap Analysis for Managing Upper Limb Pain and Function in SCI. Funded by HSR&D, 2006-2008, $50,000.

Co-Investigator (PI, A. Nelson). Epidemiology and Cost of Falls in Veterans with a Spinal Cord Injury. Funded by VA HSR&D, IIR 03-003-2, 10/1/03 – 9/30/07 for $890,400.

Co-Investigator (PI, A. Nelson). Effectiveness of an Evidence-Based Curriculum Module in Nursing Schools Targeting Safe Patient Handling and Movement. Funded by NIOSH $99,900, 2006-2007.

Co-Investigator. (PI, A. Nelson). Nurse Staffing and Patient Outcomes in Inpatient Rehabilitation Settings. [$150,000]. Funded by Association of Rehabilitation Nurses and Uniform Data Systems, 10/1/03 – 10/30/06.

Mullins, M. (PI), Thomason, S., Evitt, C., Moore, H., Harrow, J., Love, L., Powell-Cope, G., & Nelson, A. Barriers and Facilitators for Implementation of Spinal Cord Injury Pressure Ulcer Guidelines. Supported by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Patient Safety Research Center, Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), and the United Spinal Association (USA).

Bulat, T. & Zbogar, M. (Co-PIs), Powell-Cope, G. (Co-Investigator). A Hip Protector Program to Increase Use in Primary Care. (HSR&D/VISN Implementation Collaborative: Innovations to Implement Evidence-Based Clinical Practice: Planning Proposal--IMV04-05301). Funded by VA HSR&D and VISN 8, 01/04 – 07/04, $50,000.

Malassigne, P., & Powell-Cope, G. (Co-PIs). Design of an Assistive Device for Hospital Bed Safety. Funded by RR&D, A2752T, 10/02 – 09/04, $224,400.

Holley, S. (PI), Powell-Cope, G. (Co-Investigator and Mentor). Characteristics of Falls Among Persons with Cancer. Funded by VA Nursing Research Initiative, HSR&D (NRI 01-056), 7/1/02 - 12/31/04 for $255,875.

Powell-Cope, G. (PI), et al., Research Enhancement Award Program in Patient Safety Technology. Funded by VA Rehabilitation Research & Development, E2964F , 7/02-12/04 for $1.35 million.

Nelson, A., (PI), Powell-Cope, G. (Associate Director), et al. Research Enhancement Award Program in Patient Safety Outcomes. Funded by VA Health Services Research & Development, REA 01-096, 2001-2006, for $1,350,000.

Nelson, A., (PI), Matz, M., Fragala, G., Siddharthan, K., Tiesman, H., Powell-Cope, G., (Co-Investigator) Kelleher, V., Menzel, N., & Lloyd, J., "VISN Wide Deployment of a Back Injury Prevention Program for Nurses: Safe Patient Handling & Movement", funded by VA Program initiatives, 1/00 – 12/02 for $1,200,000.

Powell-Cope, G (PI), A. Nelson, M. Tate, S. Hoffman, L. Rathvon, D. Bradham. (2001). Hospital Bed Safety Evaluation in Hospitals and Nursing Homes. Funded by VISN 8 Patient Safety Center of Inquiry.

Johnson, C., Bunderson, S., & Powell-Cope. (2001). Social structure, social influence, and patient safety in nursing homes. Funded by VISN 8 Patient Safety Center of Inquiry.

Nelson, A. (PI), with Co-Investigators M. Mullins, J. Vara, R. Zoble, G. Powell-Cope (Co-investigator), R. Swisher, J. Beckstead, A. Sparks. Implementation of Ischemic Heart Disease Clinical Practice Guidelines. Funded by VA HSR&D and VISN 8, 10/1/99-9/30/02, $600,000.

Powell-Cope, G.M., & Toney, J. Adherence Antiretroviral Therapy in Persons with HIV Infection. Veterans Administration Health Services Research & Development, Nursing Research Initiative. 4/99-10/00, $96,378.

The Association of Nurses in AIDS Care, Central Suncoast Chapter. Improving Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy. Funded by Roche Pharmaceuticals, $20,000. • Powell-Cope, G. & Kurtyka, D. A Needs Assessment to Develop a Community-Based Educational

Program to Facilitate Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy in Persons Infected by HIV, 4/98-4/99, $2,400.

• Powell-Cope, G.M., Craig, D. & Milch, J. Adherence-in-a-Box: Academic detailing to improve adherence to antiretroviral medications, 4/99-3/00.

HIV symptoms, Engagement, Adherence, and Quality of Life in a Multinational Sample. Co-investigator and Tampa site coordinator. Principal Investigator: William Holzemer, University of California, San Francisco. 1996-98. Funded by Glaxo-Wellcome, 6/97-6/98, $2,500.

Health Services Research: People with HIV Infection and Community-based care. Post-doctoral Fellow. Funded by VA Postdoctoral Fellowship Program with A. Nelson from the James A. Haley VA, Tampa, FL, 7/1/96-6/30/98, $86,000.

Community-based HIV/AIDS care: A participatory research agenda. Principal Investigator. Funded by Creative Scholars Grant from The Division of Sponsored Research, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL1994-96, $7,468.

AIDS Family Caregiving and Care Receiving. Dissertation research, Principal Investigator. Funded by Hester McLaws Award, School of Nursing, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 1991; Sigma Theta Tau International; and Sigma Theta Tau, Psi Chapter, $4,000.

Caring Environments of People with AIDS. Predoctoral Fellow. Individual National Research Service Award, National Center for Nursing Research, 1989-1992, $24,500.

White, M., Alexander, D., Williams, P., & Powell, G. (Co-Principal Investigator). Hospitalized Child-Parent Stress and Sleep Onset Latency (phase 3). Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Nursing, 1984-1987, $150,000.

Psychosocial Impact of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) on Healthy Male Homosexuals. Principal Investigator. Funded by Sigma Theta Tau, Alpha Theta Chapter, Gainesville, FL., 1983, $300.00

OTHER FUNDED PROJECTS

VISN 8 Sunshine Network, Veterans Health Administration Quality Recognition Award. Co-author with A. Nelson, Awarded second place 1999. Co-Authored 2000 application.

State of Florida Sterling Quality Award. Co-author 2000 application. Powell-Cope, G.M., (Project Director) & Roswell, R (Co-Director), “Residential Rehabilitation and Case

Management for Gulf War Veterans” submitted June 15, 1998 in response to DVA RFA for Establishing Gulf War Veterans’ Illness Demonstration Projects, 7/98 - 6/2000, $500,0000.

Powell-Cope, G.M. (Project Director), “A Clinical Evaluation of the Health Status of Persian Gulf War Veterans in VISN 8” funded by VISN 8, 7/98-6/03, $129,319.

RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS

Dillahunt-Aspillaga, C., Silva, M., Hart, T., Powell-Cope, G., Dreer, L., Eapen, B., Barnett, S., Mellick, D., Haskin, A., & Nakase-Richardson, R. (accepted, 2016). Competitive employment outcomes in veterans with traumatic brain injury: A VA traumatic brain injury model system study. Paper to be presented at the International Brain Injury Association World Congress on Brain Injury, New Orleans, LA. [Invited presentation].

Guihan M, Sohn MW, Bauman W, Spungen A, Powell-Cope G, Thomason S, Bates-Jensen. Identifying Factors

Responsible for Pressure Ulcer Healing in SCI. Paralyzed Veterans of America Summit; 2016 Aug 30; Orlando, FL.

Dillahunt-Aspillaga, C., Schmitt, M., Ottomanelli, L., & Powell-Cope, G. (2015, October). Community reintegration of veterans with TBI: Implications for practice. Symposium presented at the meeting of the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine, Dallas, Texas. (Symposium received one of the highest Program Committee ratings of all submissions with a primary focus on military/VA. (http://www.acrm.org/meetings/annual-conference-2015/nonstop-content-for-military-and-va-rehabilitation)

Powell-Cope, G. (2015, April). Findings from a Six-Year Program of Research in Safe Patient Handling & Mobility. 15th Annual Safe Patient Handling & Mobility Conference, Phoenix AZ.

Powell-Cope, G. (2014, September 9). Findings from a Six-Year Program of Research in Safe Patient Handling & Mobility. 5th National Health Care Ergonomics Conference, Portland OR.

Powell-Cope, G. (2014, August). Findings from a Six-Year Program of Research in Safe Patient Handling & Mobility. National VA Facility Coordinator’s Conference, Houston TX.

Powell-Cope, G., Belanger, H., Spehar, A., McCranie, M., & Barnett, S. (October 2013). Clinical Practice Patterns for Screening Veterans for Mild Traumatic Brain Injury. Presentation at Nursing Education and Research in Veterans Health National Conference, University of S. Florida College of Nursing, Tampa, FL

Moore, D. Helen, Powell-Cope, G., Belanger, H., & Mutolo, S.S. (October 2013). Participant Perceptions of the Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Screening Program for Returning Combat Veterans. Presentation at Nursing Education and Research in Veterans Health National Conference, University of South Florida College of Nursing, Tampa, FL

Fraser, M.A. Lind, J.D., Powell-Cope, G., Gavin-Dreschnack, D. (September 2013). “Case Studies: Female Veterans with Spinal Cord Injuries Speak”. Poster presented at the 2013 annual meeting of the Academy of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals. Las Vegas, Nevada. Poster received Best Diversity Poster Award.

Lind, J.D., Fraser, M.A., Powell-Cope, G., Gavin-Dreschnack, D. (September 2013). “Enhancing Patient Dignity in VA Spinal Cord Injury Units”. Poster presented at the 2013 annual meeting of the Academy of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals. Las Vegas, Nevada.

Lind, J.D., Fraser, M.A., Powell-Cope, G., Gavin-Dreschnack, D. (April 2013). “Perspectives of Patient Dignity and Safe Patient Handling in VA Spinal Cord Injury Units”. Poster presented at the 2013 annual Research Day at the James A. Haley VA Medical Center, Tampa, Florida.

Powell-Cope, G., Belanger, H., et al. (April 2013). “Existing practice patterns for screening Veterans for Mild Traumatic Brain Injury”. Poster presented at the 2013 annual Research Day at the James A. Haley VA Medical Center, Tampa, Florida.

Lind, J.D., Fraser, M.A., Powell-Cope, G., Gavin-Dreschnack, D. (March 2013). “Patient Dignity and Safe Patient Handling Technologies ”. Paper presented at the 2013 annual meeting of the Safe Patient Handling (East) Conference. Orlando, Florida.

Powell-Cope, G. (March 2013). Implementation Works! Outcomes of the National VHA Safe Patient Handling Initiative. Podium presentation, 13th Annual Safe Patient Handling Conference, Orlando FL.

Lind, J.D., Fraser, M.A., Powell-Cope, G., Gavin-Dreschnack, D. (November 2012). “Using Pile Sorts to Identify Domains of Patient Dignity among Veterans and Staff in VA Spinal Cord Injury Units”. Poster presented at the 2012 annual meeting of the Society for Medical Anthropology. San Francisco, California. November 2012.

Powell-Cope, G. (September 2012). Implementation Works! Outcomes of the National VHA Safe Patient Handling Initiative. Podium presentation, 4th Annual Safe Patient Handling Conference West, San Diego, CA.

Powell-Cope, G., & Rugs, D. (April 2011). VHA Evaluation of Safe Patient Handling Initiative. Poster Presentation, James A. Haley Veterans Hospital Annual Research Day, Tampa, FL.

Powell-Cope, G., Rugs, D. (March 20, 2012). Process and Outcomes Associated with National Implementation of Evidence-Based Safe Patient Handling Programs in 153 Facilities: Installment #2. Keynote. 12th Annual Safe Patient Handling & Movement Conference, Orlando, FL.

Powell-Cope, G., & Rugs, D. (October 2011). VHA Evaluation of Safe Patient Handling Initiative. Concurrent Session, National Occupational Injury Research Symposium, Morgantown, WV.

Powell-Cope, G., Rugs, D., Patel, N., Nelson, A. (March 2011). Outcomes of the National VHA Safe Patient Handling Initiative. Podium presentation, 11th Annual Safe Patient Handling Conference, Orlando, FL.

Powell-Cope, G., Campbell, R., Hahm, B., Bulat, T., Joseph, I., Westfall, J. (Feb. 2011). Predicting serious injurious falls in nursing homes. Poster presentation at Annual VA HSR&D Meeting, Washington Harbor.

Powell-Cope, G., Nelson, A., & Fitzgerald, S. (May 22, 2008). Wheelchair Falls: Balancing the desire for independence and personal safety. Poster presentation, James A. Haley Research Day, Tampa, FL.

Bulat, T. & Powell-Cope, G. (April 23, 2008). Practical tips for successful implementation of hip protectors. Breakout session at 9th Annual Transforming Fall Prevention Practices Conference, Clearwater Beach FL.

Powell-Cope, G. (March 12, 2008). Safe Patient Handling Curriculum Module in Schools of Nursing in the USA: Process and Outcome Evaluation. Breakout session at 9th Annual Safe Patient Handling Conference, Orlando, FL.

Quigley, P., Hahm, B., Sarduy, I., Gibson, W., Collazo, S., Rice, F., Tyndall, K., White, S., Powell-Cope, G., & Janzen, S. (April 22-24, 2008). Reducing Severe Injury from Falls in Two VA Hospital Medical Surgical Units. Poster Presentation at 9th Annual Transforming Fall Prevention Practices Conference, Clearwater Beach, FL.

Quigley, P., Hahm, B., Sarduy, I., Gibson, W., Collazo, S., Rice, F., Tyndall, K., White, S., Powell-Cope, G., & Janzen, S. (February 28-29, 2008). Reducing Severe Injury from Falls in Two VA Hospital Medical Surgical Units. Poster Presentation at 5th Annual Florida Magnet Research Conference, Clearwater Beach, FL.

Powell-Cope, G., Collazo, S., Murakami, S., Montanez, C. (May 10, 2007). Improving Surveillance at the Bedside for Patients in Acute Care. Poster presentation, James A. Haley Research Day, Tampa, FL.

Powell-Cope, G., & Rappl, L. (April 17, 2007). Wheelchair Falls: Balancing the desire for independence and personal safety. 8th Annual Evidence-based Fall Prevention Conference, Clearwater Beach, FL. Podium Presentation.

Quigley, P., Janzen, S., Powell-Cope, G., Buffum, M., & Hogue, M. (April 16, 2007). Nursing sensitive indicator development: Repeat falls. 8th Annual Evidence-based Fall Prevention Conference, Clearwater Beach, FL. Poster Presentation.

G. Powell-Cope. P. (April 24, 2006). Conceptualizing and Measuring Culture of Safety. Podium presentation at Transforming Fall Prevention Practices Conference, Clearwater Beach, FL.

G. Powell-Cope, Malassigne, et al. (April 24, 2006). Design of an assistive device for maximizing hospital bed safety. Poster presentation at Transforming Fall Prevention Practices Conference, Clearwater Beach, FL.

G. Powell-Cope (March 2, 2006). Program Implementation from Staff Nurse and Nursing Administrator’s Perspectives: Focus Group Results. Paper presentation at 6th Annual Safe Patient Handling and Movement Conference, Clearwater Beach, FL.

Malassigné, P., Powell-Cope, G., Jensen, R., West, L., MacClelland, L., Lee, M. (Feb 2006). Design of new bedrail for maximizing hospital bed safety. Poster, International Conference on Aging, Disability and Independence Conference, St Petersburg, FL.

S. Luther, J. Kromrey, D. Rosenberg, G. Powell-Cope, A. Nelson, P. Quigley. (Sept. 7, 2005). Modifying the SF-36V Physical Functioning Scale For Use with Persons with SCI. Poster Presentation, 51st Annual Conference of the Paraplegia American Society, Las Vegas, NV.

G. Powell-Cope, S. Thomason, C. Evitt, M. Mullins, J. Harrow, H. Moore (Sept. 7, 2005). Barriers and Facilitators to Implementation of Spinal Cord Injury Pressure Ulcer Guidelines. Poster Presentation, 22nd Annual Conference of the American Association of Spinal Cord Injury Nurses, Las Vegas, NV.

G. Powell-Cope (March 3, 2005). An Evaluation of After Action Review for Learning from Near Misses. Paper presentation at 5th Annual Safe Patients Handling & Movement Conference.

G. Powell-Cope, S. Luther, A. Spehar, P. Quigley, D. Rosenberg, P. Palacios, S. McKnight, A. Nelson. (February 17, 2005). Development of a Brief Culture of Safety Questionnaire for Employees. Poster presentation, VA HSR&D, Baltimore, MD.

S. Luther, J. Kromrey, D. Rosenberg, G. Powell-Cope, A. Nelson, P. Quigley. (February 17, 2005). Modifying the SF-36V Physical Functioning Scale For Use with Persons with SCI.. Poster presentation, VA HSR&D, Baltimore, MD.

S. Luther, J. Kromrey, D. Rosenberg, G. Powell-Cope, A. Nelson, P. Quigley. (June 16, 2004). Modifying the SF-36V Physical Functioning Scale For Use with Persons with SCI. Poster presentation, Academy Health, San Diego.

Powell-Cope, G. (March 29, 2004). Corrective Actions and Accessories for Existing Hospital Bed Systems. Pre-Conference on New Developments in Hospital Bed Safety, 5th National Evidence-Based Fall Prevention Conference, Clearwater Beach, Florida.

Powell-Cope, G., Nelson, A., Luther, S., Zoble, R., Swisher, R., Beckstead, J., Vara, J. Pracht, E., Mullins, M. (March 10, 2004). Implementation of Ischemic Heart Disease Clinical Practice Guidelines. Poster presentation, VA Health Services Research & Development Service 2004 Annual Meeting, Washington DC.

Powell-Cope, G., R. Dubey, J. Lloyd, M. Clark, G. Curtiss (April, 2003) Technology to Prevent Adverse Events in Rehabilitation. Poster presentation, James A. Haley Research Day, Tampa, FL.

Powell-Cope, G. (2003, March). Research Design. Nursing Research Workshop: Building Knowledge. James A. Haley VA Medical Center, Tampa, FL.

Powell-Cope, G. (2002, November). New developments in hospital bed safety. (As part of, “GSA Nursing Care of Older Adults Interest Group Symposium”). The 55th Annual Scientific Gerontological Society of America. Boston, MA.

Powell-Cope, G., Bradham, D., & Webb, M. (2002, November). Presentation and Critique: Process and Outcome Evaluation of Ischemic Heart Disease Clinical Practice Guidelines. University of South Florida and Tampa VA Health Services Research Conference. Tampa, FL.

Powell-Cope, G. (2002, October). Minimising patients’ and workers’ injuries from slips and falls. The Second Halifax Symposium on Healthcare Error. Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Powell-Cope, G. (2002, March). BedSAFE: Bed Safety Alternatives for Frail Elderly. James H. Haley VAMC Annual Research Day, Tampa, FL.

Powell-Cope, G. (2002, March). Research for Promoting Hospital Bed Safety. Third Annual Evidence-based Falls Conference, Clearwater Beach, FL.

Powell-Cope, G. (2002, February). Provider Perceived Barriers and Facilitators to IHD Guideline Adherence. Poster presentation, VA HSR&D Service 19th Annual Meeting, Washington DC.

Powell-Cope, G. (2002, January). Changing the Culture of Safety. Safe Patient Handling and Movement. Clearwater, FL.

Powell-Cope, G. & Montano, D. & Toney, J. (2001, February). Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy in HIV-Infected Adults. Podium presentation, VA HSR&D Service 19th Annual Meeting, Washington DC.

Powell-Cope, G. (2001, January). Creating a Culture of Safety. Safe Patient Handling and Movement. TradeWinds Sirata Beach Resort, St. Pete Beach, FL.

Powell-Cope, G., Roswell, R., & Crisfield, J. (2001, January). Residential Rehabilitation for the Treatment of Gulf War Illnesses. Podium presentation, Conference on Illness Among Gulf War Veterans: A Decade of Research. Sponsored by the Research Working Group of the Military and Veterans Health Coordinating Board.

Powell-Cope, G. & Montano, D. (2000, November). Patients’ Beliefs and Attitudes about Antiretroviral Therapy. Podium presentation, 13th Annual Association of Nurses in AIDS Care Conference, San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Powell-Cope, G. (2000, October). BedSAFE: Bed Safety for Frail Elderly. Podium presentation at Enhancing Working Conditions and Patient Safety: Best Practices. Sponsored by NIOSH, OSHA, AHRQ, and VA, Washington DC.

Powell-Cope, G., Toney, J., & Montano, D. (April, 2000) Adherence to antiretroviral therapy in HIV-infected adults. Poster presentation, James A. Haley Research Day, Tampa, FL.

Crisfield, J., Spencer, J., & Powell-Cope, G. (1999, June). Gulf War Veterans' Focused Care program at James A. Haley VA. Conference on Federally Sponsored Gulf War Veterans’ Illnesses Research, Sponsored by the Research Working Group Persian Gulf Veterans Coordinating Board.

Holzemer WL, Inouye J, Brown MA, Powell-Cope GM, Corless IB, Turner JG, Nokes KM. (1998, June). Psychological Well-Being and HIV Adherence. Poster presentation at the 12th World AIDS Conference, Geneva.

Brown MA, Inouye J, Powell-Cope GM, Holzemer WL, Nokes KM, Corless IB, Turner JG. (1998, June). Social Support and Adherence in HIV+ Persons. Poster presentation at the 12th World AIDS Conference, Geneva.

Turner JG, Nokes KM, Corless IB, Holzemer WL, Inouye J, Brown MA, Powell-Cope GM. (1998, June). History of Drug Use and Adherence in HIV+ Persons. Poster presentation at the 12th World AIDS Conference, Geneva.

Nokes KM, Corless IB, Brown MA, Turner JG, Powell-Cope GM, Inouye J, Holzemer WL (1998, June). Are There Gender Differences in HIV Adherence? Poster presentation at the 12th World AIDS Conference, Geneva.

Corless IB, Holzemer WL, Turner JG, Nokes KM, Brown MA, Powell-Cope GM, Inouye J. (1998, June). Cognition and HIV Adherence. Poster presentation at the 12th World AIDS Conference, Geneva.

Powell-Cope, G.M., & Barroso, J. (1998, Feb.). Methodological Issues in Meta-Synthesis of Qualitative Research, The 12th Annual Meeting of the Southern Nursing Research Society. Ft. Worth, TX.

Powell-Cope, G.M., & Barroso, J. (1997, April). Living with HIV Infection: Results of a Meta-Synthesis of Qualitative Research. Poster presentation at Research Day, James A. Haley VAMC, Tampa FL.

Powell-Cope, G.M., & Barroso, J. (1997, Nov.). Living with HIV Infection: Results of a Meta-Synthesis of Qualitative Research. 10th Annual Meeting of Association of Nurses in AIDS Care. Miami, FL.

Powell-Cope, G.M. (1997, October). Qualitative Research: Fact not Fiction. Research Seminar Series at All Children’s Hospital, St. Petersburg, FL.

Powell-Cope, G.M., & Barroso, J. (1997, April). Living with HIV Infection: Results of a Meta-Synthesis of Qualitative Research. The 11th Annual Meeting of the Southern Nursing Research Society. Norfolk, VA.

Brown, M.A., & Powell-Cope, G.M. (1996, November). Research and Clinical Practice: HIV/AIDS Family Caregiving. (authors equal presenters). Association of Nurses in AIDS Care, Chicago, IL.

Powell-Cope, G. (1996, February). Metaphors and community-based care of persons with HIV and their significant others. Southern Nursing Research Society, Miami, FL.

Powell-Cope, G. (1995, September). Metaphors and community-based care. Association of Nurses in AIDS Care, Boston, MA.

Willis, C. & Powell-Cope, G. (1995, September). Coping with HIV infection through spiritual growth. Association of Nurses in AIDS Care, Boston, MA.

Powell-Cope, G. (1995, February). HIV Symptom management in the context of committed relationships. Southern Nursing Research Society, Lexington, KY.

Powell-Cope, G. (1994, November). Symptom management in the context of committed relationships. Association of Nurses in AIDS Care, Nashville, TN.

Powell-Cope, G. (1993, December). AIDS family caregiving: Research and application. Invited speaker at Hillsborough AIDS Coalition monthly meeting.

Powell-Cope, G. (1993, November). Becoming a couple affected by HIV infection. Podium presentation at the American Nurses Association, Council of Nurse Researchers: 1993 Scientific Session, Washington DC.

Powell-Cope, G. (1993, November). Becoming a couple affected by HIV infection. Poster presentation at the University of South Florida Health Sciences Center Research Day.

Powell-Cope, G. (1993, June). Becoming a couple affected by HIV infection. Podium presentation at Seventh Annual Scholarship Day, University of Washington School of Nursing, Seattle, WA.

Powell-Cope, G. (1993, May). Gay couples with HIV infection, family values and heterosexism. Podium presentation at Western Institute of Nursing, Seattle, WA.

Powell-Cope, G. (1992, May). Becoming a couple affected by HIV infection. Poster presented at Sigma Theta Tau International Research Conference. Columbus, OH.

Powell-Cope, G. (1992, March). Becoming a couple affected by HIV/AIDS. Presentation at Sigma Theta Tau, Psi Chapter. Seattle, WA.

Brown, M.A. & Powell-Cope, G. (1990, November). AIDS family caregiving: Transitions through uncertainty. Poster presented at meeting of Association of Nurses in AIDS Care. Seattle, WA.

Powell-Cope, G. (1990, June). Family caregivers' experiences of professional caring in the instance of HIV infection. Poster presented at 6th International AIDS Conference. San Francisco, CA.

Powell-Cope, G. (1990, May). Family caregivers' experiences of professional caring in the instance of HIV infection. Paper presented at 23rd Annual Communicating Nursing Research Conference, Western Society for Research in Nursing of the Western Institute of Nursing, Denver, CO.

Powell-Cope, G. (1989, Sept.). Predictors of health in caregivers of persons with HIV infection. Poster presented at ANA Council of Nurse Researchers National Nursing Research Conference, Chicago, IL.

Brown, M. A., Powell-Cope, G., Moody, K. (1989, Sept.). Home based care for persons with AIDS (PWA): Experiences of partner/family caregivers. Paper presented at ANA Council of Nurse Researchers National Nursing Research Conference, Chicago, IL.

Lierman, L., Kasprzyk, D., Young, H., Powell-Cope, G. & Benoliel, J. (1989, Sept.). Determining beliefs affecting breast self-examination: Utilization of the theory of reasoned action. Poster presented at ANA Council of Nurse Researchers National Nursing Research Conference, Chicago IL

Young, H., Lierman, L., Kasprzyk, D., Powell-Cope, G., & Benoliel, J. (1989, Sept.). Methodological issues in operationalizing the Theory of Reasoned Action. Paper presented at ANA Council of Nurse Researchers National Nursing Research Conference, Chicago, IL.

White, M., Williams, P., Alexander, D., Powell-Cope, G., & Conlon, M. (1989, Sept.). Hospitalized child-parent stress and sleep onset latency. Paper presented at ANA Council of Nurse Researchers National Nursing Research Conference, Chicago, IL.

Brown, M.A., Powell-Cope, G., & Moody, K. (1989, May). Experiences of lay caregivers for persons with HIV infection. Paper presented at Western Institute of Nursing, University of CA, San Diego.

Powell-Cope, G., Lierman, L., Kasprzyk, D., Young, H., & Benoliel, J. (1988, May). Beliefs and Attitudes Predicting Breast Self-Examination. As part of symposium at Western Institute of Nursing, University of California, San Diego.

Powell, G. (1987, June). Research opportunities in the role of an undergraduate faculty member. At Twelfth Annual Interstate Graduate Student Research Symposium, Sponsored by College of Nursing, University of Florida at Gainesville, Florida.

Powell, G. (1986, December). The relationship between mother anxiety and the nature of sleep onset latency in young hospitalized children. At Sixth Annual Research Conference of the Southern Council of Collegiate Education in Nursing. Sponsored by Northwestern State University, College of Nursing, Shreveport, LA.

Powell, G., White, M., Alexander, D., & Williams, P. (1986, December). Distress and self-soothing behaviors in hospitalized children at bedtime. At Sixth Annual Research Conference of the Southern Council of Collegiate Education in Nursing. Sponsored by Northwestern State University, College of Nursing, Shreveport, LA.

White, M., Alexander, D., & Powell, G. (1986, May). Distress and self-soothing behaviors in hospitalized children at bedtime. At International Nursing Research Conference. Sponsored by University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada.

Alexander, D., White, M., & Powell, G. (1985, November). Anxiety of non-rooming-in parents of hospitalized children. At Fifth Annual Research Conference of the Southern Council of Collegiate Education in Nursing. Sponsored by the College of Nursing, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, in Orlando, Florida.

Powell, G. (1985, October). The relationship between mother anxiety and the nature of sleep onset latency in young hospitalized children. At 5th Biennial Current Concepts in Pediatric Nursing Conference. Sponsored by the College of Nursing, University of FL, Gainesville, FL, in Orlando, FL

Powell, G. (1985, July). Psychosocial impact of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) on health male homosexuals. At Eleventh Annual Graduate Student Research Symposium, Sponsored by College of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham.

NON-RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS

Powell-Cope, G. (2016, October 19). Best Practices for Implementing the Safe Patient Handling Bundle. Florida Hospital Association, Orlando, FL.

Cogan, A., Besterman-Dahan, & Powell-Cope, G. (2016, October) Qualitative Research Methods to Enhance Clinical Trials: Why, When, and How (pre-conference course). ACRM, Chicago IL. Powell-Cope, G., Nuts and Bolts of Data Analysis.

Powell-Cope, G. (2016, October 1). Universal Safe Patient Handling & Mobility for All Patients in All Healthcare Settings. Association of Rehabilitation Nurses Annual Conference, Philadelphia PA.

Powell-Cope, G. (2016, September 21). Implementing Evidence in Healthcare: Sprinting to the Finish Line. University of Alabama School of Social Work, Service Member to Civilian: A National Summit on Improving Transitions, Birmingham AL.

Powell-Cope, G. & Kielich, R. (2016, April). Exploring Organizational Dimensions of Culture and Their Impact on SPHM Programming. 16th Annual Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Conference, Phoenix AZ.

Powell-Cope, G. (2014, March 25). Intersection of Patient Safety and Staff Safety. 14th Annual Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Conference, Orlando FL.

Powell-Cope, G. (2013, October). Critical Elements for a Successful SPHM System: VHA. HSR&D/RR&D Center of Excellence in Rehabilitation Outcomes at the Tampa VA Hospital. Applying Human-Systems Integration to Safe Patient Handling and Mobility: A Planning Meeting. Sponsored by the National Academies of Science. Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education Board on Human-Systems Integration. Invited presentation.

Fadul, R.M., Brown, L.M. & Powell-Cope, G.M. (2013). A review of safe Patient handling practices in healthcare and its applicability to air transportation. Research Day: James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital, Tampa, Florida.

Fadul, R.M., Brown, L.M. & Powell-Cope, G.M. (2013). Evaluation of evidence-based transfer task practices used with air travelers with mobility impairments: A systematic literature review. Safe Patient Handling and Movement Conference: East, Orlando, Florida.

Powell-Cope, G., & Rich, A. (September 2011). Developing an Action Plan for Implementing Safe Patient Handling. Post conference workshop, 3rd Annual Safe Patient Handling Conference West, San Diego, CA.

(March 28 – April 1, 2011). 11th Annual Safe Patient Handling & Movement Conference, Orlando, FL Powell-Cope, G., Fragala, G. Developing an Action Plan to Start or Rejuvenate SPH Program at your

Facility, concurrent session. Powell-Cope, G., Dunbar, B., & Rich, Andrew. Marketing your Program: From Kickoff to Resuscitation.

Concurrent session. Powell-Cope, G. Safety Huddles for Learning From Close Calls. Concurrent session.

(March 29 – April 2, 2010). 10th Annual Safe Patient Handling & Movement Conference, Orlando, FL Nelson, A., Silverstein, B. & Powell-Cope, G. Advanced Skills for Facility Champions, preconference

workshop. Powell-Cope, G., Steadman, K. Flewelling, K. Developing an Action Plan to Start or Rejuvenate SPH

Program at your Facility, concurrent session. Powell-Cope, G., Dunbar, B., & Rich, Andrew. Marketing your Program: From Kickoff to Resuscitation.

Concurrent session. Powell-Cope, G., & Southward, R. Safety Huddles for Learning From Close Calls. Concurrent session.

(May 5- May 6, 2010). 11th Annual Transforming Fall Prevention Practices Conference, Clearwater Beach FL. Powell-Cope, G. Safety Huddles. Powell-Cope, G. Social Marketing to Sell Fall Prevention Programs. Powell-Cope, G. & Joseph, I. Getting Started: Developing an Action Plan in Long Term Care Settings, post-

conference workshop. (May 5-8, 2009). 10th Annual Transforming Fall Prevention Practices Conference, Clearwater Beach FL.

Campbell, R., & Powell-Cope, G. Etiology of Serious Fall Related Injuries in Nursing Homes, concurrent session.

Quigley, P., Hahm, B., Powell-Cope, G., Janzen, S., Tyndall, K., Rice, F., Gibson, W., Collazo, S., & White, S. Reducing Serious Injury From Falls in Two Veterans’ Hospital Medical Surgical Units, poster.

Powell-Cope, G. Process Measures to Monitor Program Effectiveness, concurrent session. Powell-Cope, G. Tips for Customizing Fall Programs Across Clinical Settings, concurrent session. Powell-Cope, G. & Joseph, I. Getting Started: Developing an Action Plan in Long Term Care Settings, post-

conference workshop. (March 30 – April 2, 2009). 9th Annual Safe Patient Handling & Movement Conference, Orlando, FL

Matz, M., Rockefeller, K., Nelson, A., & Powell-Cope, G. Toolkit for Implementing Safe Patient Handling Programs, preconference workshop.

Powell-Cope, G., Willamson, R. & Fragala, G. Developing an Action Plan to Start or Rejuvenate SPH Program at your Facility, concurrent session.

Powell-Cope, G., Fragala, G. Williams, R. Facility Champions: Developing an Action plan to Start or Rejuvenate SPH Program. Post-conference workshop.

Powell-Cope, G. (February 26, 2009). Assessing Facilitators and Barriers for Evidence-based Nursing Practice. Keynote address at 2009 NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders) 12th Annual Conference, Orlando FL.

Quigley, P., & Powell-Cope, G. (April 23, 2008). Getting Started: Developing an Action Plan for Your Facility. Post Conference Workshop at 9th Annual Transforming Fall Prevention Practices Conference, Clearwater Beach FL.

Powell-Cope, G. & Joseph, I. (March 12, 2008). Successfully Marketing Safe Patient Handling Innovations to Nursing Home Residents and Families. Breakout session at 9th Annual Safe Patient Handling Conference, Orlando FL.

Powell-Cope, G. (March 2008). The nuts and bolts of nursing research in clinical settings. Keynote at G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery Nurse Research Day, Jackson MS.

Powell-Cope, G., & Watson, M. (Mar. 4, 2007). Clinical Nurse Specialists: Leaders in Falls Prevention Outcomes. Post Conference Workshop at National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists National Conference, CNS Outcomes: Ensuring Quality and Safety, Phoenix AZ.

Powell-Cope, G. (Mar. 2, 2007). Implementing the Evidence: Lessons Learned from a Patient Safety Program. General session presentation at National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists National Conference, CNS Outcomes: Ensuring Quality and Safety, Phoenix AZ.

Powell-Cope, G. (Sept. 15, 2005). Mobility Safety for Frail Elders and Persons with Disabilities. Department of Veterans Affairs National Center for Patient Safety, National Patient Safety Managers Conference, Nashville, TN.

Powell-Cope, G. (July 12, 2005). Healing Environments for Patient and Staff Safety. Design 101: Building for the 21st Century (Orlando VA Hospital Design Team), Orlando, FL.

Powell-Cope, G. (May 6, 2005). Enhancing Patient Safety: How a Health Care System Responds. Keynote presentation at West Palm Beach County Medical Society meeting, Hot Issues in Health Care Patient Safety & the Ethics of Healthcare, West Palm Beach, FL.

Powell-Cope, G. (March 11, 2005). Practical Solutions for Hospital Bed Safety. Keynote presentation at Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Improving Care at the Bedside Meeting, Tampa, FL.

Powell-Cope, G. (2004, March). Corrective Actions and Accessories for Existing Hospital Bed Systems. Podium presentation at pre-conference. 4th Annual Falls Prevention Conference, VISN 8 Patient Safety Center of Inquiry/University of South Florida, Clearwater Beach, FL.

Powell-Cope, G. (2004, March). Developing a Strategic Based Plan at Your Facility. Post-conference workshop. 4th Annual Safe Patient Handling and Movement Conference, VISN 8 Patient Safety Research Center/University of South Florida/American Nurses Association. Orlando, FL.

Powell-Cope, G. (2004, March). Social Marketing to Gain Support at All Levels. Podium presentation. 4th Annual Safe Patient Handling and Movement Conference, VISN 8 Patient Safety Research Center/University of South Florida/American Nurses Association. Orlando, FL.

Powell-Cope, G.M. (2002, August). Building a Culture of Safety. Podium presentation, VISN 8 Occupational Health Strategic Planning Meeting, James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital, Tampa, FL.

Powell-Cope, G.M. (1998, November). Models for Evidence-Based Practice: Linking Research and Clinical Practice. Invited podium presentation, Association of Nurses in AIDS Care. San Antonio, TX.

Powell-Cope, G.M. (1997, March). Outcome Measurement in HIV Care. Outcomes Measures to Enhance Clinical Performance in the DVA. James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital, Tampa, FL.

Powell-Cope, G.M. (1996, December). Nurse turned activist: Lessons learned through caring for persons affected and infected by HIV. World AIDS Day Lecture, James. A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital. Tampa, FL.

Lowry, L., Webb, M., Gonzalez, L., Powell-Cope, G., & Harris, M. (1996, October). Paving the way to success through university/community alliances. American Nurses Association--Council for Professional Nursing Education and Development, Orlando, FL.

Powell-Cope, G. (1992, May). NLN HIV Infection Guidelines--Curriculum Section. Podium presentation at National League for Nursing Meeting, "The student and caring for persons with AIDS." Chicago, IL.

Powell, G. (March through August 1987). AIDS Inservice. Series of lectures given to various occupational groups at the University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.

Powell, G. (1986, April and May). Infection control guidelines in caring for AIDS patients. At Nursing Grand Rounds: AIDS - A Nursing Perspective. Sponsored by Gainesville Veterans Administration Medical Center Nursing Service, Gainesville, Florida.

CONSULTATION

Subject matter expert for two safe mobility instructional videos for family caregivers, by The Home Alone Alliance SM http://www.aarp.org/ppi/info-2017/home-alone-alliance.html

Subject matter expert for “We Have your Back – Worker Safety Collaborative,” Florida Hospital Association, 2016-2017.

Co-Lead (Tampa VA Research and Education Foundation [TVAREF]) with the Ruth Francis (American Nurses Association), “Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Sprint to the Finish Campaign,” for universal implementation of SPHM in healthcare.

Advisory Board Member, “Ergonomics and safe patient handling for nurses.” Center for the Promotion of Health in the New England Workplace (CPH-NEW), 2016.

Subject Matter Expert for AARP Caregiver videos on safe mobility. November 2016. Podcast Interview. Qualitative Understanding of Patient Falls in Inpatient Mental Health Units. The Journal of

the American Psychiatric Nurses Association Podcast Series. Accessed 2015 Apr 28. Available from http://jap.sagepub.com/site//misc/Index/Podcasts.xhtml

Subject Matter Expert/On-Line Discussant (with 103 posts from audience) for Lynda Lampert, Nurses: You’ve Been LIED to about your Back and Body Mechanics. Accessed 2015 Apr 28. Available from http://allnurses.com/general-nursing-discussion/nurses-you-ve-980933.html

On-line Discussant for 12 Safe Patient Handling Experts Talk: Musculoskeletal Injuries Among Nurses. Accessed 2015 Apr 28. Available from http://safer-america.com/safe-patient-handling-expert-qa/

Subject Matter Expert for Stephanie Overman, Medical Lifts - Society for Human Resource Management - SHRM Online, May 14, 2015. https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/hr-topics/risk-management/pages/patient-handling-prevents-injuries.aspx

Subject Matter Expert for Zwerdling, D. Hospitals fail to protect nursing staff from becoming patients. Washington: National Public Radio. Accessed 2015 Apr 20. Available from http://www.npr.org/2015/02/04/382639199/hospitals-fail-to-protect-nursing-staff-from-becoming-patients

Grant Reviewer, Rehabilitation Nursing Foundation 2012. Kendal Outreach Board of Directors, Member 2010 – present. Scientific Advisory Committee (formerly Research and Methodology Committee Review Group), VA QUERI,

Member 2011-present Technical Expert Panel, “Accelerating Adoption of Assistive Technology to Reduce Physical Strain among

Family Caregivers of the Chronically Disabled Elderly Living at Home,” Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the Administration on Aging (AoA). Assistive Technology Assistance Panel Member, Member 2011 – 2013.

Inaugural Strategic Design Summit, University of California Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing, Participant 2009.

Editorial Boards: Rehabilitation Nursing, 2010-present; American Journal of Safe Patient Handling and Movement, 2014-present.

The Hartford Institute Geriatric Nursing Research Scholars Program Seminar 2006, Guest Faculty for week-long seminar.

Review Panel Member, VA QUERI, Rapid Response Proposals, March, 2007, March 2009, March 2011.

Orlando VAMC hospital design group, Ad hoc patient safety consultant and member of acute care team, 2005-2006.

Technology Targets Advisory Council, American Academy of Nursing, Workforce Commission, Member, 2006-2007.

Qualitative Research Expert for NINR-funded study, “Analytic Techniques for Qualitative Metasynthesis,” M. Sandelowski and J. Barroso, Investigators, 2000 – 2004.

Proposal Consultant, Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of External Reviews, March 2000. Abstract reviewer for a) Southern Nursing Research Society, 1995-97, b) Association of Nurses in AIDS Care,

1996-97, c) International Nursing Research Congress, 2002; d) GSA Abstract Reviewer 2002-2008; Sigma Theta Tau International Conference 2002-2010, f) 2008 QUERI National Meeting, g) HSR&D Annual Meeting, 2009, 2011.

Manuscript reviewer for Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care, 1996-2003; Science & Medicine, 1994 – 2000, Public Health Nursing, 1991 – present; Western Journal of Nursing Research, 2001– present; Qualitative Health Research, 2001-present; Clinical Nursing Research, 2003 – present; Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development, 2005-present; Association of Rehabilitation Nursing, 2006-present; Quality and Safety in Health Care, 2007; Health Devices, 2004-present; ECRI Special Reports (ad hoc), 2006 - present. American Journal of Safe Patient Handling and Mobility, 2014 – present.

Grant reviewer for UniversityWide AIDS Research Program, Behavioral Study Section, State of California, 1993-95.

"NLN HIV Infection Guidelines--Curriculum" Chair of task force that was assembled by the National League for Nursing to revise previously published guidelines, 1992.

"DDI and Nursing Implications" Focus group/discussion panel sponsored by Association for Nurses in AIDS Care (ANAC) and Bristol-Meyer, November, 1990.

"Nursing and the HIV Epidemic: A National Action Agenda Workshop" (invitational workshop to develop an action agenda for nursing in response to HIV epidemic), Sponsored by Division of Nursing, Bureau of Health Professions, HRSA, and USPHS (NIH and National Center for Nursing Research), Oct. 1989.

CLINICAL ACTIVITIES AT TAMPA VA

Healthcare Failure Effect Mode Analysis Team, Member 2007. Root Cause Analysis Team, Team Leader, 2007. Creation of a Safe Patient Room for Veterans At Risk for Falls, Member of Workgroup, 2007. Hospital-Wide Bed Purchasing Task Force, Chair, 2006. Repositioning Dependent Patients in the Nursing Home, Project Director with A. Baptiste, 2006. Patient Safety Consultant to the Hospital Design Team for Orlando VA new construction and Tampa VA new

construction and remodeling, 2005-present.

NATIONAL AND STATE SERVICE

Florida Statewide Falls Coalition, Goal Group 3 (Community Outreach), Member 2009-present. Research Consortium on Polytrauma, Sponsored by Tampa HSR&D Research Enhancement Award Program,

Member 2007-2010. International Research Consortium on Wandering, Sponsored by VISN 8 Patient Safety Research Center,

Member 2006-present. Florida Patient Safety Corporation, Healthcare Provider Advisory Committee, Member 2005-present. FDA-Sponsored Hospital Bed Safety Workgroup. Leadership roles in conduct of pilot study and development of

three educational videos, of patient education materials, and document for making corrections to legacy beds to reduce the risk of entrapment. Member 2000-2006. Member Advisory Panel, 2006-present.

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS SERVICE

VA HSR&D National Mentoring Network (MNET), Career Development Award (CDA) Enhancements Initiative (CDAei), Member, 2014-2016

VA QUERI Rapid Response Proposal Standing Review Panel, 2014

HSR&D Nursing Research Initiative Scientific Merit Review Panel member, 2012. HSR&D/QUERI 2012 Meeting Planning Committee member, 2011-2012. VA QUERI Strategic Advisory Committee (previously Research & Methods Committee) member, 2010-present. SCI QUERI, Steering Committee Member, 2011-2014. Faculty, Proposal Writing Workshop, VA Office of Nursing Services, Nursing Research Advis. Grp., 2009-2014. VA Nursing Research Advisory Group, Member 2007-2012; Chair Mentorship Workgroup 2007-2009

(Significant Contribution: leadership for development of website for VA Nurse Scientist Toolkit, http://vaww1.va.gov/nursing/page.cfm?pg=112#tool)

NIH Recovery Act Proposal Reviews, 2009. VA Polytrauma Design Guide, Consultant, 2008 VISN 8 Evaluation of Hospital Bed Systems for Compliance with 2006 FDA Guidance, 2007-2008. VACO, IHI High Alert Sedative Workgroup, Member, 2007-2009. (Active participant in development of

HealtheVet page on Healthy Sleep as Clinical Subject Matter Expert, https://www.myhealth.va.gov/mhv-portal-web/anonymous.portal?_nfpb=true&_nfto=false&_pageLabel=healthyLivingHome)

VA QUERI, Reviewer for QUERI Nursing Rapid Response Proposals, 2007, 2009, 2011. VA Office of Nursing Services: Nursing/Acute Rehabilitation Quality Indicator Wkgrp, Member 2005 – 2007. VA Office of Nursing Services: Task force for assessing non-nursing tasks in the VA, 2005. VA Task Force of the NLB Communications Committee, on Communications Research, member, 2004 – 2006. VISN 8 Informatics and Data Management Committee, 2003 – 2006. James A. Haley VAMC. Restraint Committee, Member, 2002 – 2005. VISN 8 Researcher Workgroup, Member, 2001 – present. VISN 8 Performance Improvement Board, Member, 2000 – 2002. Magnet Hospital Evaluation Committee, James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital, Member, 1999 – 2013. Health Services Research & Development Program, VISN 8, Advisory Panel Member 1998 – 1999. Nursing Research Committee, James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital VA Hospital, Member 1996–2002. Research & Development Committee, Tampa VAMC, Ad hoc reviewer 1996-1998; Member 1998 – 2001. Research Utilization Group, “Managing Aggressive Behavior in Patients with Dementia in Long-term Care

Settings,” Tampa VAMC, Facilitator 1997.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Kendal Corporation, Education and Outreach Board member, 2010-2014; Board Chair, 2014-2016. Tampa AIDS Network, Women with AIDS support group facilitator, 1993-1994; Government Affairs

Committee, rotating chair and member, 1994-1996, Member 1996-1998, Chair 1998-present. Suncoast AIDS Network (Ryan White Title II Planning Consortia): member 1994-1997; Member of Medical

Advisory Board, Medical Advisory Board Primary Care Task Force, and Government Affairs Committee, 1996-1997; member of logistics task force for Tampa Bay AIDS Walk, 1996.

Shanti Volunteer, Seattle, WA: provide emotional support to people with AIDS and other chronic illnesses, 1990-1991

AIDS Prevention Project, Seattle/King County Public Health Department, Seattle, WA: Member of Speakers Bureau specializing in talks at women's homeless shelter. 1988-1990.

Gainesville AIDS Community Network, Gainesville, Florida: Volunteer Case Manager 1987. North Central Florida Hospice, Nurse volunteer, Gainesville, Florida 1985-1987.

COLLEGE SERVICE

Student Affairs Committee, College of Nursing, Univ. of South FL, Tampa, FL: Member, 1995-1996. Nominating Committee, College of Nursing, Univ. of South Florida, Tampa, FL: Chair 1994-1996. Evaluation Committee, College of Nursing, University of South FL, Tampa, FL: Member 1993-1995. Research Committee, College of Nursing, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida: Member 1993. Faculty Staff Fund, University of South FL, College of Nursing Representative, 1993. Research Committee, College of Nursing, University of FL, Gainesville, FL: Chair 1986-1987; Vice-chair 1985-

1986.

Continuing Education Committee, College of Nursing, University of FL, Gainesville, FL: Member 1985-1987.

UNIVERSITY SERVICE

University of South Florida Committee on HIV, Member 1997-1998, Member of World AIDS Day Program Subcommittee, 1997.

University of South Florida, Health Sciences Center Exposure Control Coordinators Committee. Member 1996-2000.

University of South Florida McNair Scholars Program, Faculty Research Mentor, Summer 1995. University of South Florida Academic Computing Committee representative, 1994-1996. University of South FL College of Nursing representative for the Faculty Staff Fund drive, 1994, 1995. University of Florida AIDS Task Force, Gainesville, Florida: Member 1986-1987; Member of Education Sub-

committee 1987.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Association of Rehabilitation Nurses, Member 2000-present; Core Curriculum Chapter Reviewer 2015. Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing, November 2004; Co-chair Media Awards Committee 2006; Chair

Media Award Committee 2007-present; Co-Chair Expert Panel on Aging 2008-2010; Member Veterans Health Expert Panel.

Southern Nursing Research Society: member 1993-present Association of Nurses in AIDS Care (ANAC): member 1989-present; member of education committee at

national level 1995; member local chapter 1995; member of membership committee at local level 1995; research advisory council chair (national) 1995-98; Director-at-large for local chapter 1997-present.

Sigma Theta Tau, Alpha Theta Chapter, Gainesville, Florida, International Honorary Society for Nursing: Member 1983-present; Publicity Chair 1984-1985; Secretary 1985-1987. Beta Chapter 2002: Collateral Reviewer 2002-2004.

American Nurses Association: Member 1979-present; Council of Nurse Researchers, 1985-1994. Florida Nurses Association: Member 1979-present.

FORMAL MENTORSHIP ACTIVITIES

2016-present Vanessa Panaite (HSR&D Postdoc) • Initial mentor for VA HSR&D Postdoctoral Fellowship (Topic: Affective dysregulation as a

modifiable target in increasing mental health care access and utilization among OEF/OIF/OND veterans)

2016-2017 Nancy Elliott (DNP student at Carlow University) • DNP Committee member as the Community Expert and as a second rater (Topic: Safe Patient

Handling and Mobility) 2016-2018 Michelle Henry, PhD

• Mentor for NIDRR Postdoctoral Fellowship in Disability Policy (Topic: Policies related to rehabilitation and expanding interventions for veterans with traumatic brain injury and PTSD in community living)

2014-present Christine Mellilo, RN, Doctoral Student (Nursing) • Primary faculty and dissertation committee at Tampa VA site for Uniformed Services University

Graduate School of Nursing (Dissertation topic: Self Identity in Persons with Traumatic Brain Injury) 2016 Debbie Devine, PhD, ARNP

• PhD Committee member, College of Nursing, University of South Florida. (Topic: Outcomes of women’s health integrative health program in the VA)

2015 Marian Baxter, PhD (Health Services Research, Richmond VA) • Mentor for VA Office of Nursing Service Pilot Study to be submitted January 2015 (Project: What is

the Level of Integration of Hospice Care in Spinal Cord Injury?) 2015-2016 Bradley Trainor, PhD (Anthropology)

• Primary mentor for Patient Safety Fellowship, VA OAA (Project: Looking for Synergy in Patient and Staff Safety at James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital)

2015-2017 Latricia Allen, DPM, MPH • Primary mentor for Patient Safety Fellowship, VA OAA (Project: Descriptive Analysis of Diabetic

Foot Ulcers with Neuroischemia and Hospitalization in an At Risk Veteran Population) • Mentor for HSR&D Postdoctoral Fellowship 2016-present

2014-2015 Anna Ialynythcev, PhD (Health Services Research) • Mentor for HSR&D Postdoctoral Fellowship, 2015-present • Primary mentor for Patient Safety Fellowship, VA OAA (Project: Patient Outcomes of Safe Patient

Handling & Mobility in VA Community Living Centers) 2014-2015 Chanedra Mells, MPH (Socio-Health Sciences)

• Primary mentor for Patient Safety Fellowship, VA OAA (Project: Prevention of Patient Falls in Hospice and Palliative Care)

2013-2014 Theresa Crocker, PhD (Applied Anthropology) • Left VA for a full time research position at Byrd Alzheimer’s Center, University of South Florida • Primary mentor for HSR&D Postdoctoral Fellowship, VA OAA

2013-2016 Allyson Duffy, RN, PhD (Nursing) • Left VA to accept tenure track Assistant Professor positon at University of South Florida, College of

Nursing • Primary mentor for HSR&D Postdoctoral Fellow, 2014-2016 • Primary mentor for Patient Safety Fellowship, VA OAA (Project: Prevention of Patient Falls in Acute

Rehabilitation), 2013- 2014 2007-2017 Leila Barks, PhD (Nursing)

• Mentor for VA ORD Interprofessional Fellowship in Patient Safety, 2007-2008 (Project: Sustained interventions from root cause analyses in the Community Living Center)

• Mentor for OAA Postdoctoral Nursing Fellowship 2008-2010 • Secondary mentor for RR&D CDA funded 2012, “Wheelchair Seated Posture and Health Outcomes for

CLC Residents” 2013-2014 Rose Fadul, MA (Health Care Administration)

• Primary mentor for Patient Safety Fellowship, VA OAA (Project: Mobility barriers for people with disabilities during air travel)

• Published peer reviewed article based on her fellowship work 2012 – 2013 Bavna Vyas, MD (Internal Medicine and Geriatrics)

• Secondary mentor for Patient Safety Fellowship, VA OAA (Project: Outpatient Follow-up for patients who fell during hospitalization)

• Accepted a staff physician position in Geriatrics at Bay Pines upon completion of the fellowship 2012 – 2013 Nisa Pistone Major, USAF, NC (Nursing)

• Participated in Patient Safety Fellowship (VA OAA) in partnership with USAF, Nursing. Returned to active duty upon completion of fellowship ) (Project: Primer for New Patient Safety Fellows)

2009 - 2013 M. Bowen, PhD (Sociology, Aging) • Transferred CDA to Philadelphia VA • Primary mentor for Interdisciplinary Patient Safety Fellowship, VA OAA • Secondary mentor for RR&D CDA-2, funded Apr 2011, “The Relationship between Wandering and

Functional Status” • Chosen for competitive program: National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Aging, Summer

Institute on Aging Research in 2010. 2007 - 2012 Brian Schulz, PhD (Biomechanical Engineering)

• Left Tampa VA to assume position at VA RR&D as Scientific Program Manager • Primary mentor for Career Development Award-2, VA RR&D (2007-2012) • Chosen for competitive programs: (a) US Bone and Joint Decade's Young Investigators Initiative (YII)

program in 2011and (b) National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Aging, Summer Institute on Aging Research in 2010.

• Winner, LifeMOD movie contest-person falling from bed, 2008

• Received first Merit Review funding from RR&D, Sept. 2012 for, “Active and Passive Gait Perturbation Systems to Improve Fall Risk Assessment”

2010 – 2011 Melinda Steis, PhD (Nursing) • Secondary mentor for HSR&D Postdoctoral Fellowship

2009 - 2011 Jolie Haun (Health Literacy) • Tertiary mentor for HSR&D CDA, resubmitted June 2011 (not funded) • Received QUERI Rapid Response Funding 2011, Veterans’ Experiences using Secure Messaging on

MyHealtheVet 2007-2011 Christine Olney, PhD (Nursing)

• Mentor for VA ORD Interprofessional Fellowship in Patient Safety, 2007-2008 (Project: Mitigating risks associate with hospital bed entrapment)

• OAA Postdoctoral Nursing Fellowship 2008-2010 • Recipient of Audrey Nelson Lecture - Repositioning: Discussions about the Two-Hour Standard of

Care for Veterans with at the 2011 Academy of spinal Cord Injury Professionals 2009 - 2010 Richard Davenport, PhD (Occupational Therapy)

• Primary mentor for HSR&D Postdoctoral Fellowship, VA OAA 2009 - 2010 Melvin Bradley, MD (Occupational Medicine)

• Secondary mentor for Interdisciplinary Patient Safety Fellowship, VA Office of Academic Affiliation (OAA)

2008-2009 Mary Cooper (Medical Administration) • Mentor for VA ORD Interprofessional Fellowship in Patient Safety, 2008-2009

2003-2008 Don Kurtyka, ARNP (Nursing) • Primary Advisor for Doctoral Studies, USF College of Nursing • Recipient of Dempster 2006 Nurse Practitioner Doctoral Dissertation Research Grant from the

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Foundation 2004-2005 Bonnie Bowers

• Thesis committee member, “Biomechanics of Falls,” University of South Florida, Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering

2004 Dominique Godfrey (Master’s Student, USF College of Public Health) • Supervisor for independent study in on pressure-reducing mattress technology and minimizing risk for

bed-related entrapment and falls 2003 Celinda Evitt, PhD, PT

• VA RR&D Predoctoral Fellow 2002-2003 • 2002-03 Society for Public Health Education /Centers for Disease Control and Injury Prevention

Fellow 2003 Jean Lee, RN

• Mentor for VHA Nursing Research Practicum Traineeship, Office of Academic Affairs 2002 Robin Cheung, PhD, RN

• Mentor for Post Doctoral - Nursing Research Fellow, application funded (but declined by recipient) by Office of Academic Affairs 2002

• Completed post doctoral appointment at University of Pennsylvania 2002-2003 Carly Bruck, PhD

• External Dissertation Defense Chair, USF Department of Organizational Psychology 1999-2001 Susanne Collins, PhD, RN, JD

• Methodology consultation for her Dissertation, USF CON • Graduation, winter, 2001 • Awarded Dissertation of the Year Award, Sigma Theta Tau International, 2002

1998-2004 Sandra Holley, PhD, RN • Mentor for Dissertation, Post-Doctoral Fellowship funded by Office of Academic Affairs and for

HSR&D NRI-funded study • Funded as Pre-Doctoral Nursing Research Fellow, funded by Office of Academic Affairs 1998-2000 • RR&D Career Development Award (2002-2004) • Received RO1 level funding during post-doctoral fellowship (2002-2004)

1998-2000 Nancy Redfern-Vance, PhD, ARNP • Member of dissertation committee, USF College of Anthropology • Funded as Pre-Doctoral Nursing Research Fellow, funded by Office of Academic Affairs 1998-2000 • Graduated spring, 2000 • Employed by State of Florida, Program Evaluation for Women’s Health

1997-2001 Jan Nichols, PhD • Member of Dissertation Committee, USF Department of Applied Anthropology

1996 Raye Menardi, RN, MSN • Chair of Thesis Committee, USF College of Nursing

1996 Cheryl Cockram, RN, MSN • Member of Thesis Committee, USF College of Nursing

1987 Karen Sandhoff, CNM • Member of Thesis Committee, University of Florida College of Nursing • In private practice

LECTURES IN ACADEMIC SETTINGS

Guest Lectures in Graduate Level Courses Topics in Interdisciplinary Patient Safety, 2009-2011, University of South Florida, College of Medicine Grounded theory methods, 2000 – 2009, University of South Florida, College of Nursing Evidence-based practice, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2006, University of South Florida, College of Nursing Developing a program of research, 1998, 1999, University of South Florida, College of Nursing