Yvette Ponce Hall
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Safety Training and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) leader with 20+ years of experience designing, delivering, and managing safety programs in highly regulated healthcare and clinical environments. Proven expertise in OSHA, CMS, and NFPA compliance, safety training development, and fostering a strong safety culture through education and leadership. Demonstrated success leading instructor-led training, conducting needs assessments, and implementing corrective action strategies that improve compliance, reduce risk, and enhance workforce safety performance. Recognized for driving cross-functional collaboration and aligning safety initiatives with organizational goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Officer, Wound Care & Hyperbaric Clinic
Baptist Health System – Northeast Baptist Hospital
San Antonio, TX
11.2020 - Current
- Lead the design and delivery of safety training programs and annual competencies for clinical and non-clinical staff, aligning content with OSHA, CMS, and Joint Commission standards
- Conduct comprehensive training needs assessments and adapt instructional content to address regulatory updates, operational risks, and workforce gaps
- Facilitate instructor-led training sessions, workshops, and safety briefings to strengthen organizational safety culture and employee engagement
- Partner with hospital leadership to develop and implement corrective action plans, reducing repeat safety incidents and improving compliance outcomes
- Perform weekly Environment of Care (EOC) rounds, identifying risks and recommending targeted training and operational improvements
- Serve as SME and scribe during CMS and Joint Commission surveys, ensuring audit readiness and regulatory alignment
- Develop, revise, and standardize safety policies and procedures to reflect evolving regulatory requirements and best practices
- Lead incident investigations (including infection control events and MDRO cases) and translate findings into actionable training and prevention strategies
- Oversee fire safety and NFPA 99 compliance programs, including drills and emergency preparedness training
- Recognized for increasing safety engagement across departments and strengthening compliance performance
Safety Director, Outpatient Hyperbaric Clinics
Healogics – Contractor Services
Nationwide
02.2006 - 10.2020
- Directed safety training and compliance programs across multiple outpatient clinics, ensuring adherence to OSHA, NFPA, and CMS standards
- Designed and delivered monthly safety training and annual competency programs, improving staff knowledge retention and regulatory readiness
- Conducted multi-site safety assessments and partnered with operational leaders to implement standardized training and safety protocols
- Collaborated cross-functionally with facility leadership, maintenance teams, and clinical staff to align safety practices with operational goals
- Developed and maintained preventive maintenance and equipment safety training systems, ensuring consistent compliance across locations
- Supported accreditation readiness through proactive Environment of Care evaluations and targeted staff education initiatives
- Acted as a safety subject matter expert, advising leadership on regulatory changes, risk mitigation, and training strategies
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
The University of Texas at Arlington
01-2022
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts
Northwest Vista Community College
01-2018
Skills
- Safety Training Program Development & Delivery
- OSHA, NFPA, CMS & Joint Commission Compliance
- Adult Learning Theory & Instructional Design
- Needs Assessment & Training Effectiveness (ROI)
- Safety Culture & Leadership Development
- Incident Investigation & Corrective Action Planning
- Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Management
- Emergency Preparedness (NIMS) & Response Training
- Policy & Procedure Development
- Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
Certification
- OSHA 30 – General Industry
- Basic Life Support (BLS), Healthcare Provider
- Certified Hyperbaric Technician (License #3013)
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certification
- FEMA Emergency Management (IS-100)
- NFPA 99, 101, 10, 53 – Safety & Compliance Knowledge
- Laboratory Safety Training (Emergency Eyewash & Showers)
- First Aid Certified
- In Progress:
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP) – Test September 2026
- Life Safety Specialist (CHFM Track) – Test June2026
Timeline
Safety Officer, Wound Care & Hyperbaric Clinic
Baptist Health System – Northeast Baptist Hospital
11.2020 - Current
Safety Director, Outpatient Hyperbaric Clinics
Healogics – Contractor Services
02.2006 - 10.2020
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts
Northwest Vista Community College
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
The University of Texas at Arlington
PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
- Rios, P., Ponce,Y., Shah, J.B., Hyperbaric oxygen therapy, Wound care certification study guide, Second Edition, Chapter 26, 231 – 240. Best Publishing 2016.
- Rios, P., Hall, Y., Shah, J.B., Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Wound care certification study guide 3 rd Edition, Chapter 27, 245-254
- Hall, Y., Shah, J.B., Early institution of hyperbaric oxygen therapy for decreasing complication of air embolism, UHMS Annual Scientific meeting, Las Vegas 2016
- Hall, Y., Shah, J.B., Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Improves Microcirculatory Oxygenation in Problems Wounds over the course of Successive treatment. Oct 2021, Symposium of Advance Wound Care, Las Vegas.
- Hall, Y., Shah, J.B., Wisniewska, I. Assessment of Prevention of Middle Ear Barotrauma in Clinical Hyperbaric Facilities. June 2024, UHMS Annual Scientific Meeting, New Orleans.
- Hall, Y., Rios, E.P., Song, E., Simonson, K., (2024). Prohibited Items Signage. WoundReference. https://woundreference.com/app/topic?id=prohibited-items-signage