Jennifer Blas-Perez, MPH, CHSP
Environmental Health & Safety Management
New York,NY
Summary
Safety professional with over a decade of experience in the hospital & healthcare industry. Able to demonstrate a history of elevating and maintaining environmental and worker safety standards through assessments and audits. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals and use skills in the best possible way to achieve the organization's goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
14
14
Certifications
Work History
Associate Director of Environmental Health & Safety
Mount Sinai Queens & New York Eye and Ear of Mount Sinai
10.2020 - Current
- Continuously manage the Environmental Health & Safety program to ensure compliance with Joint Commission standards, RCRA regulations, and all applicable OSHA/PBC/SPCC regulatory requirements.
- Assist in investigating incidents and accidents, ensuring that root causes are identified to prevent recurrences.
- Co-chair monthly Environment of Care meetings and prepare PowerPoint presentations and minutes.
- Co-lead quarterly Workplace Violence Committee meetings and prepare PowerPoint presentations and minutes.
- Lead Hospital EOC Team in audits to prepare for compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
- Collaborated with various departments to acquire multiple Practice Green Health awards in 2023 and 2024.
- Participated in successful Joint Commission surveys in 2021, 2022, and 2024.
- Nominated by Senior Leadership to participate in a year-long Executive Women's Leadership Program. Successful completion of the program in 2023.
Environmental Health & Safety Manager
New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
8 2017 - 10.2020
- Successfully managed the Environmental Health & Safety program to ensure compliance for Joint Commission standards, RCRA regulations, and all applicable Fire/OSHA/PBC/SPCC regulatory requirements. No major observations/citations were identified for RCRA/PBC/SPCC programs.
- Effectively updated, developed, and implemented policies, procedures, and programs relating to hazardous materials, safety, and fire safety.
- Co-chair monthly Environment of Care meetings, prepare PowerPoint presentations, and minutes.
- Lead Hospital EOC Team in audits to prepare for compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
- Provided accurate and timely communication among corporate staff, Senior Leadership, peers, and front-line clinical/support staff during 24/7 operations.
- Participated in highly successful Joint Commission survey, 2018, which resulted in no Environment of Care related findings.
- Conduct fire drills for healthcare and business occupancy.
- Oversaw Respirator Fit Testing Program for N95s
- IMT Logistics Section Chief (April-June) for COVID-19 Planning and Response
Safety Supervisor
NewYork-Presbyterian/Allen Hospital
11.2013 - 08.2017
- Responsible for all hazardous materials, cleanup, removal of hazardous materials, ensuring properly manifested, tagged, stored, and transported according to OSHA, EPA, and DEC regulations.
- Conduct initial and annual refresher training for various departments on Hazardous Communications, EPA Hazardous Waste Management, and OSHA Bloodborne Standard.
- Conduct inspections and surveillance rounds for fire and life safety hazards with recommendations for corrective actions.
- Prepare and maintain records and activities relating to inspections, prevention, and elimination of environmental/fire/life safety hazards.
- Participated in one Joint Commission survey, 2017.
Safety Specialist
NewYork-Presbyterian/CU & CHoNY
05.2010 - 10.2013
- Conduct safety training on Powered Industrial Trucks.
- Managed the Indoor Air Quality program.
- Responsible for environment of care rounds in healthcare and business occupancy with focus on Facilities Operations.
- Participated in two Joint Commission surveys, 2011 and 2014.
Education
Master of Public Health - Environmental And Occupational Health Science
CUNY Hunter College
New York, NY 09.2007 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Sports Sciences
Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY 09.2002 - 06.2006
Skills
Customer service oriented team player with leadership skills
Committed, dependable, and flexible
Able to grasp new concepts quickly
Databased
Bilingual
Certification
Certified Health Safety Professional (CHSP), #3824
Timeline
Associate Director of Environmental Health & Safety
Mount Sinai Queens & New York Eye and Ear of Mount Sinai
10.2020 - Current
Safety Supervisor
NewYork-Presbyterian/Allen Hospital
11.2013 - 08.2017
Safety Specialist
NewYork-Presbyterian/CU & CHoNY
05.2010 - 10.2013
Master of Public Health - Environmental And Occupational Health Science
CUNY Hunter College
09.2007 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Sports Sciences
Long Island University
09.2002 - 06.2006
Environmental Health & Safety Manager
New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
8 2017 - 10.2020
Certified Health Safety Professional (CHSP), #3824
Certified Health Care Physical Environment Worker, #170
Hazardous Waste Management (RCRA)
DOT HazMat training
OSHA 30-Construction
OSHA 30-General Industry Safety and Health
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response 40-hour
W-07 Fire and Emergency Drill Conductor (Citywide) CoF
Supervision of Fire Alarm Systems and Other Related Systems CoF
Citywide Fire Guard for Impairment CoF
FEMA IS-00700.a
FEMA IS-00200.b
FEMA Standard Awareness Training
FEMA Hospital Emergency Response Training: Basic/Indirect Delivery
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