Susanne M Savely, Dr.P.H., M.S., RBP(ABSA), CHMM
Assistant Professor, Radiation Safety Officer & Laser Safety Officer
(713) 798-5268Positions
- Assistant Professor, Radiation Safety Officer & Laser Safety Officer
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Environmental Safety
Office of General Counsel
ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒ of Medicine
Houston, TX, US
- Assistant Professor
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Radiology
ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒ of Medicine
Houston, Texas, United States
Non-tenure Track
Addresses
- Work (Office)
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Ben Taub Annex
Room: BTXX-219
Houston, TX, 77030
United States
Phone: (713) 798-5268
savely@bcm.edu
Education
- DPH from University Of Texas School Of Public Health
- 01/2005 - Houston, Texas, United States
- Occupational & Environmental Health
- MS from University Of Texas School Of Public Health
- 01/1998 - Houston, Texas, United States
- Environmental Science
- BS from Texas A&M University
- 01/1985 - College Station, Texas, United States
- Biology
Certifications
- Registered Biological Professional
- #ABSA09442 (01/01/2019 - 12/31/2023)
- American Biological Safety Association
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager
- #13926 (08/01/2017 - 07/31/2022)
- Institute of Hazardous Materials Management
Honors & Awards
- President
- The society develops scientific knowledge in the study of radiation, devises practical means to protect people and their environment from harmful effects of radiation, hosts meetings to discuss scientific endeavors, encourages scientific research and education on radiation protection and aids in research/education opportunities. President-elect (2015-2016), President (2016-2017), Past-president (2017-2018)
- South Texas Chapter of the Health Physics Society (04/2015 - 04/2018)
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager
- For over thirty years the Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM), a not-for-profit organization founded in 1984, has been protecting the environment and the public’s health, safety, and security through the administration of credentials recognizing professionals who have demonstrated a high level of knowledge, expertise, and excellence in the management of hazardous materials. Over 16,000 homeland security, environmental protection, engineering, health sciences, transportation, and public safety professionals have earned IHMM’s accredited Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) credential. IHMM also administers the Certified Hazardous Materials Practitioner (CHMP) and the Certified Dangerous Goods Professional (CDGP) credentials.
- Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (07/2006)
- Registered Biological Professional
- A RBP is an individual with a documented university education plus specialized training in relevant biological safety disciplines who has submitted the application and been found to be eligible for registration by the ABSA Credentialing Evaluation Board. The RBP understands sufficient cell biology, pathogenic microbiology, molecular genetics, immune responses of hosts, and concepts of infectious transmission to enable them to apply safeguards to work with biohazardous materials.
- American Biological Safety Association (01/1999)
Professional Interests
- Radiation Safety
- Environmental Health & Safety
- Internal Medicine
- Radiology
- Occupational Safety
- Biological Safety
- Chemical Safety
- Physical Safety
- Fire Safety
Professional Development
- A Pathway to Compliance with New Fluoroscopy & CT Regulations in Texas.
- Conference (Presenter, 2015)
- Sponsor: Health Physics Society
- Presented at the 60th Annual Health Physics Society Meeting
- An Analysis of 23 Years of Radiation-Related Incidents at a Research and Academic Institution.
- Conference (Presenter, 2014)
- Sponsor: Health Physics Society
- Presented at the 59th Annual Health Physics Society Meeting
- A Provider-Perspective Patient Safety Rounds Pilot Program at ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒ of Medicine.
- Conference (Presenter, 2014)
- Sponsor: ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒ of Medicine Quality and Safety Conference
- Poster Presentation at "Defining Value in Healthcare: The Patient, Provider and Payer Perspectives" ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒ of Medicine Quality and Safety Conference
- Special Response Group Police Officer Radiation Safety Training
- Course (Presenter, 2012)
- Sponsor: Houston Police Academy
- Presented: Detection of and Protection from Radioactive Material, Lasers, and X-rays. Houston, TX: February 2012 – May 2012 (thirteen times to different audience groups).
- A Survey of Environmental Safety Issues at 20 Medical Clinics.
- Seminar (Presenter, 2011)
- Sponsor: ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒ of Medicine, Department of Medicine Grand Rounds
- Space City Thunder – An Irradiator Counterterrorism Tabletop Exercise: Preparation & Delivery.
- Conference (Presenter, 2010)
- Sponsor: Campus Safety Health and Environmental Management Association
- A Survey of Environmental Safety Issues at 20 Medical Clinics.
- Conference (Presenter, 2010)
- Sponsor: Campus Safety Health and Environmental Management Association
- A Survey of the Implementation Status of Environmental Management in U.S.
- Conference (Presenter, 2006)
- Sponsor: College and Universities Hazardous Waste
- A Survey of the Implementation Status of Environmental Management in U.S.
- Conference (Presenter, 2006)
- Sponsor: Campus Safety Health and Environmental Management Association
- Colleges and Universities.
- Environmental Management Systems as applied to Energy Management
- Seminar (Presenter, 2006)
- Sponsor: Association of Energy Engineers, Lone Star Chapter
- Presented: Environmental Management Systems as applied to Energy Management.
- Implementation of an ISO 14001 Environmental Management System at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
- Conference (Presenter, 2003)
- Sponsor: Laboratory Safety and Environmental Management
- Implementation of an ISO 14001 Environmental Management System at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
- Conference (Presenter, 2002)
- Sponsor: Campus Safety Health and Environmental Management Association
- Workplace Surveillance Programs.
- Conference (Presenter, 1998)
- Sponsor: South Texas Chapter of the Health Physics Society
- Fall Topical Meeting
- Overview of an Automated Workplace Survey Record Management System.
- Conference (Presenter, 1998)
- Sponsor: 45th Annual International Conference on Campus Safety
- The Benefits of Actively Soliciting Worker Concerns During Routine Safety Inspections.
- Conference (Presenter, 1997)
- Sponsor: Texas Campus Safety Association
- Presented at the 1997 Texas Campus Safety Conference
Selected Publications
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Savely SM, Muraca PW, Eller MK, Aljehani, N, Kathuria, N. " A Patient Safety Rounds Pilot Program at Clinics Affiliated with a Large Research and Education Institution.. " Journal of Patient Safety. 2015 ;
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Savely SM, Hamilton WJ, Degani F, Weinberg AD, Muraca, P. " A Survey of Environmental Safety Issues at 20 Medical Clinics.. " Journal of Environmental Health. 2011 ; 73 (6) : 86-94.
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Savely SM, Carson AI, Delclos GL. " A Survey of the Implementation Status of Environmental Management in U.S. Colleges and Universities.. " Journal of Cleaner Production. 2007 ; 15 (7) : 650-659.
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Savely SM, Carson AI, Delclos GL. " An Environmental Management System Implementation Model for U.S. Colleges and Universities.. " Journal of Cleaner Production. 2007 ; 15 (7) : 660-670.
Memberships
- South Texas Chapter of the Health Physics Society
- Member (01/1995)
- Health Physics Society
- Full Member (01/2012)
- American Biological Safety Association
- Member (01/1998)
- Southern Biosafety Association
- Member (01/2012)
- Institute of Hazardous Materials Management
- Member (07/2006)
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