Mimi Duggan-Hammond
Nottingham,Maryland
Summary
Accomplished Medical Speech Pathologist with 32 years of experience specialized in managing staff and medically complex patients. Skilled in interdisciplinary collaboration, patient education and program development to deliver high quality care in medical settings. Committed to professional development and contributing to the advancement of the field through research and evidence-based practice. Known for compassionate patient centered care and effective communication with patients, families and healthcare teams. Trained with nationally and internationally recognized Physicians and Speech Pathologists.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech Pathologist MedStar Health System
Good Samaritin Hospital & HomeCare Division
10.2011 - Current
Inpatient acute, Comprehensive Rehab, Outpatient and Homecare. Work collaboratively with all members of multidisciplinary health care team to maximize patient and team outcomes, Assist administrators with budget planning, marketing, program development management, education and mentoring of staff., Conduct quality assurance, evaluation and analyzing performance and competency of clinical team members., Develop clinical policies, procedures and competencies, coordination of human resource for therapy care delivery schedules and utilization., Promote improvement in service, department and hospital systems to benefit patient care. Designed engaging therapy materials and activities that catered to patients unique interests and abilities, promoting significant progress in speech and language rehabilitation
Per Diem Speech Pathologist
Baltimore And Surrounding Area Hospitals
05.2003 - 01.2015
Inpatient Acute, Comprehensive Inpatient Rehabilitation, Subacute, Outpatient, Home Care
- Mercy Hospital Center Baltimore, MD
- University of Maryland Medical BWMC Glen Burnie, MD
- Maryland General Hospital Baltimore, MD
- UMMS Kernan Rehabilitation Hospital Baltimore, MD
- Johns Hopkins Howard County Hospital Columbia, MD
- St. Agnes Hospital Catonsville, MD
- UMMS Upper Chesapeake Medical Bel Air, MD
- Sinai Hospital Baltimore, MD
Senior Speech Pathologist -Clinical Coordinator
Milton Dance Head & Neck GBMC
08.1998 - 05.2003
- Inpatient Acute, Transitional Care Unit, Outpatient and Neonatal Intensive Care
- Introduced Respironics EMST/IMST respiratory devices to medical and speech pathology staff, which is currently used hospital wide
- Developed Dysphagia Competencies and Training for all Critical Care Nursing Staff
- Task Force for development and implementation of Dysphagia database for all new admissions
- Developed and implemented competencies for Speech Pathologist in Tracheo-stomal Care and Tube Change
- Preceptor and Mentor to Speech Pathology staff for FEES competencies
- Implemented CFY program and trained Clinical Fellows annually
- Implemented Weekend Coverage Program for Speech Pathology Department
- Established annual training program for all Geriatric and Internal Medicine Physician Interns to educate about role of Speech Pathology in Critical Care
- Developed Clinical Protocols and Competencies for high risk, high volume, and high risk, low volume activities including Bedside Dysphagia exam, MBS and FEES exams.
Speech Pathology Clinical Team Leader
Carilion Health Care
08.1996 - 07.1998
- Inpatient Acute and Comprehensive Inpatient Rehabilitation
- Directed continuum of care for team of 8 Speech Pathologist to include 4 hospitals
- Supervised Clinical Staff, Clinical Fellows and Graduate Interns
- Coordinated Care for Rehabilitation Team to provide services to Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- Developed and Implemented Departmental Policies and Procedures
- Developed Competency Assessments and Preceptor for MBS procedures
- Managed and Maintained Capital Budgets
- Coordinated streamlined system wide processes related to patient care.
Contract Speech Pathologist
Health Providers, Inc.
05.1993 - 08.1996
Inpatient acute, Comprehensive inpatient and outpatient clinics. Provided clinical and instrumental assessment, therapeutic intervention, patient/family education, interdisciplinary collaboration, documentation and quality improvement for adult neurogenic, head and neck oncology, pulmonary and critical care across medical settings.
- Roper Hospital, Charleston, SC
- Johns-Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Baltimore, MD
- Maine Head Trauma Center, Bangor, ME
- Carilion Health Care, Roanoke, VA
- Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
- Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
- Baptist Memorial Hospital, Memphis, TN
- Springs Memorial Hospital, Lancaster, SC
- St. Joseph Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ
- Desert Hospital, Palm Springs, CA
Staff Speech Pathologist - Clinical Fellowship
East Jefferson Hospital
08.1992 - 05.1993
- Comprehensive Inpatient Rehabilitation
- Responsibilities: Direct Patient Care.
Education
Masters of Communication Disorders -
Louisiana State University Medical Center
New Orleans 08.1992
Bachelors of Arts and Sciences -
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA05.1990
Skills
- Progressive Neurological Disorders
- Traumatic Brain Injury and Stroke Rehabilitation
- Dysphagia
- Voice Disorders
- Cognitive and Executive Function Disorders
- Head and Neck Oncology
Technical Skills
Videofluroscopic Swallow Studies (VFSS/MBS)
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Examination of Swallowing (FEES)
VideoStroboscopy
Trachesotomy/Ventilator and PMSV
Certification
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology, American Speech-Language Hearing Association, 1992 - Present
- Maryland State Board of Examiners for Speech Pathology License No. 03651, 1996 - Present
- Heartsaver CPR – Adult, Child and Infant, American Heart Association, 1990 - Present
Affiliations
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
- ASHA Special Interest Division 2, Neurophysiology and Neurogenic Speech and Language Disorders
- ASHA Special Interest Division 3, Voice and Voice Disorders
- ASHA Special Interest Division 13, Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders
- Maryland State Board of Examiners for Speech Pathology
- Maryland Speech and Hearing Association (MSHA)
- Dysphagia Research Society
- Baltimore Adult Communication Disorders Interest Group
Adjunct Instructor
George Washington University – Spring 2003
Esophageal Diseases and Speech Pathology
University of Maryland, College Park – Summer 2003
Esophageal Diseases and Speech Pathology
Awards
- Medstar Health Quality Patient Care Award(s): Quality Outcome and Patient Experience 2014-2024
- American Speech-Language Hearing Association Award for Continuing Education (ACE), 1999, 2001, 2002, 2007
- Outstanding Rehab Team Member Award - Upper Chesapeake Medical Center 2009
- Shooting Star Award for Team Member Leadership – Carilion Healthcare System 1997
- Recipient Scottish Rite Scholarship
- Recipient Louisiana Lions Club Scholarship
Research and Presentations
- Hammond, M. January 2017, Repeatable Battery for Assessment of Neuropsychological Status (RBANS); Training seminar for Good Samaritin Hospital Outpatient Center, Acute and CIR SLP clinical staff. Baltimore, MD
- Hammond, M. November 2012, Modified Barium Swallow Study-Advanced Interpretation of Evidenced Based Practice. Training program for Speech Pathology staff and competency assessment, University of Maryland Medical System-Baltimore Washington Medical Center Glen Burnie, MD
- Hammond, M. March 2007-2008, Aspiration Risk Assessment for the CVA Patient. Training program for Nursing Staff to perform ARA and competency assessment, Upper Chesapeake Medical Center, Bel Air, MD
- Duggan, M. March 2003 Passy-Muir Speaking Valves Benefits and When to Refer for SLP An Invited lecturer for the Greater Baltimore Medical Center Medical Residency Staff, Baltimore, MD
- Duggan, M. July 2002 MBS versus FEES An Invited lecturer for the Greater Baltimore Medical Center Medical Residency Staff, Baltimore, MD
- Duggan, M., Messing, B. May 2002 Esophageal Disease and the Role of the Speech Pathologist An Invited lecturer for the Maryland State Speech and Hearing Association Annual Convention, Baltimore, MD
- Duggan, M. August 2001 Dysphagia and the Neuro Patient An Invited lecturer for the Greater Baltimore Medical Center Medical Residency Staff, Baltimore, MD
- Duggan, M., Clarke, L. August 2000 Tracheostomy Tube Care and Management An Invited lecturer for the Greater Baltimore Medical Center Medical Residency Staff, Baltimore, MD
- Duggan, M. August 1999 The Laryngectomy Patient – Communication and Swallowing An Invited lecturer for the Greater Baltimore Medical Center Medical Residency Staff, Baltimore, MD
- Duggan, M. January 1999 The Role of the Speech-Language Pathologist in the NICU An Invited lecturer for the Greater Baltimore Medical Center Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Nurses and Neonatologist, Baltimore, MD
Timeline
Speech Pathologist MedStar Health System
Good Samaritin Hospital & HomeCare Division
10.2011 - Current
Per Diem Speech Pathologist
Baltimore And Surrounding Area Hospitals
05.2003 - 01.2015
Senior Speech Pathologist -Clinical Coordinator
Milton Dance Head & Neck GBMC
08.1998 - 05.2003
Speech Pathology Clinical Team Leader
Carilion Health Care
08.1996 - 07.1998
Contract Speech Pathologist
Health Providers, Inc.
05.1993 - 08.1996
Staff Speech Pathologist - Clinical Fellowship
East Jefferson Hospital
08.1992 - 05.1993
Masters of Communication Disorders -
Louisiana State University Medical Center
Bachelors of Arts and Sciences -
Louisiana State University
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology, American Speech-Language Hearing Association, 1992 - Present
- Maryland State Board of Examiners for Speech Pathology License No. 03651, 1996 - Present
- Heartsaver CPR – Adult, Child and Infant, American Heart Association, 1990 - Present
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