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			Jill Kelby PT, CEA President Ms. Jill Kelby has over 17 years of experience in ergonomics and injury prevention. She is president of Ergo-PATH System, LLC in Eden Prairie, MN. Ergo-PATH System provides the education and tools to effectively and functionally build a strong foundation for integrating safe patient handling (SPH) protocols and techniques into the daily operations of healthcare facilities nationwide. Her most recent experience has been with the second largest healthcare system in Minnesota in which she worked as their ergonomic/injury prevention consultant primarily focusing on safe patient handling and injury prevention efforts throughout the healthcare system. She has an extensive background in ergonomic consulting and industrial physical therapy from her work with other healthcare facilities and various business and industries. She has been involved in establishing and sustaining safe patient handling programs; injury prevention efforts in healthcare, industries and office environments and ergonomics design consultant for new construction and remodeling projects. She is knowledgeable in ADA and has teamed with insurance lose control specialists and company case managers on employee injury case management. She is certified in two functional capacity evaluation methods. Other experience includes onsite physical therapy services, job site analysis, ergonomics education, job position physical demands analysis and ergonomic risk assessments. Ms. Kelby was a presenter at the 2009 Safe Patient Handling and Movement Conference and 2010 Applied Ergonomics Conference Ms. Kelby graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a Bachelors of Science degree in Physical Therapy. She has completed several advanced education courses in ergonomics and is certified by the Board of Certified Professional Ergonomists. She holds a Green Belt in Six Sigma. She is a member of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society and the Board of Professional Certified Ergonomists.



		Sam Bradbury MAOM, ATC, ACSM, CPE Vice President Mr. Bradbury has over nineteen years experience in injury prevention and management with the last nine years spent providing onsite rehab service programs, job site analysis, ergonomics education, and ergonomic risk assessments. He has completed numerous advanced education courses in ergonomics and is certified by the Board of Certified Professional Ergonomists. Sam graduated from the University of Phoenix with a Masters of Organizational Management and from the University of New Mexico with a Education degree with a specialty in Athletic Training, the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of sports related injuries. Mr. Bradbury is the co-developer of the WorkHab Functional Capacity Evaluation System as well as the Hand Upper Limb Assessment; he has developed and offers an exam prep course for healthcare and safety personnel wanting to take the Certified Ergonomics Associate exam. He has produced a number of corporate educational media productions for management and employees and currently offers companies web based ergonomics education programs through Ergo-Online, LLC. He is a peer-reviewed author published in the American Journal of Physical Therapy and has a published chapter in the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons textbook publication, Athletic Training and Sports Medicine 4th edition, 2005. He also has numerous other publications in the field. Mr. Bradbury has specific education and certification in a cognitive technology designed to improve concentration and reduce impulsiveness which is used for corporate as well as medical clients. He is a member of the National Athletic Trainers Association, Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, the Board of Certified Professional Ergonomists as well as the Institute of Industrial Engineers.


	COMPANY OVERVIEW Ergo-PATH System provides the education and tools to effectively and functionally build a strong foundation for integrating safe patient handling (SPH) protocols and techniques into the daily operations of medical facilities nationwide. Our Ergo-PATH System partnership represents more than 35 years of combined experience in ergonomics and human factors, including extensive SPH experience working with second largest health care system in Minnesota. We are board certified ergonomists through the BCPE. Our training and consultation programs help ensure safe, effective, and legally compliant patient handling through effective design, proper implementation, and long-term sustainability. Ergo-PATH helps you gain a stronger ROI through effective training. Ergo-PATH serves hospitals, long-term care facilities, outpatient surgery centers, and medical and dental clinics nationwide. We offer the means to address legislative concerns, and implement or maintain the best SPH techniques, equipment, and technologies available today.

		The Ergo-PATH System Difference: Skilled Ergonomists and Nurses Ergo-PATH System employs only the best and experienced ergonomists and nurses as consultants and trainers. All are experienced in implementing systems/programs and practical, cost-effective workplace improvements. Systems Method to SPH Ergo-PATH System approaches SPH by using Systems thinking, that is by focusing on the “whole” as well as the individual parts that make up the entire SPH system. We design the system to include regular performance monitoring and therefore, it automatically ensures continuous process improvement and long-term success. Practical Approach to Training Designed for adult learning, our training programs emphasize hands-on practice with easy-to-use problem solving tools. Your trained leaders and staff can immediately solve problems more efficiently and support a low-cost, high-impact approach to managing and sustaining SPH. System Customize to Fit Your Specific Needs ensure safe, effective, and legally compliant patient handling through effective design, proper implementation, and long-term sustainability. Ergo-PATH helps you gain a stronger ROI through effective training. Ergo-PATH serves hospitals, long-term care facilities, outpatient surgery centers, and medical and dental clinics nationwide. We offer the means to address legislative concerns, and implement or maintain the best SPH techniques, equipment, and technologies available today.