Irving T Spivey, DHA, MJ, HSMS, BSRT, RRT
Dr. Irving T Spivey, Author
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Book Overview
The goal of this Immediate On-Demand Emergent Administrative Training program is to provide essential administrative insights not typically covered in clinical Respiratory Therapy (RT) programs. This training is specifically designed for RT students, aspiring respiratory therapists, and new RT supervisors with little or no prior supervisory experience. When first stepping into a supervisory role, many face a steep learning curve, often relying on trial and error. This program serves as a valuable resource, enabling inexperienced RT supervisors to transition into management roles more smoothly and efficiently, accelerating their ability to lead with confidence from the outset.
DR. IRVING T SPIVEY’S JOURNEY
My name is Irving T. Spivey, and I dedicated 24 years of service to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), where I earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Respiratory Therapy and became a licensed Respiratory Therapist. For the last nine years of my career with the VA, I served as the Chief of the Respiratory Therapy Department. During this time, I also attended the Department of Veterans Affairs Graduate Healthcare Administration Program, completing the Health System Management Specialist program from June 2009 to June 2010. After retiring in 2012 with 31 years of federal service, I continued my education, earning a Master of Jurisprudence in Health Law Compliance and a Doctor of Healthcare Administration degree. Drawing on these diverse experiences, I wrote this book to share the insights I gained throughout my career in healthcare administration.
PROFESSIONAL Career Objectives
Looking ahead, my future career interests include roles as a Healthcare Compliance Officer, Educator, Consultant, Healthcare Administrator, and Board Member. There is nothing I look forward to more than a challenge that allows me to make a positive difference. I am confident in my ability to excel in these areas, and my track record of achievements speaks to the skills and dedication I bring to the table. I understand the art of fostering consensus, and I consider myself a well-rounded professional. I invite you to review my website to see the broad range of experiences I have to offer.
DOCTORATE LEVEL EDUCATION
Doctor of Health Administration Degree, August 2018 – May 2021, (DHA Executive Track Program),
Dissertation Title: Immediate On-Demand Emergent Administrative Training Program for First-time Respiratory Therapy Supervisors with Little or No Prior Supervisory Experience,
Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC.
MASTER’S LEVEL EDUCATION
Master of Jurisprudence in Health Law Degree, August 2016 – August 2018,
Concentration in Regulatory Analysis and Compliance,
Widener University, Delaware Law School, Wilmington, DE.
Graduate Level Certificate, May 20, 2017,
Successfully completed specialized legal studies in regulatory analysis and compliance in health law.
Widener University, Delaware Law School, Wilmington, DE.
Certificate of Completion, May 20, 2017,
In recognition of successful completion of the Graduate Level Certificate
in health law concentration in Regulatory & Compliance in accordance with
the requirements of the Compliance Certification Board.
Widener University, Delaware Law School, Wilmington, DE.
Introduction to Public Health Course, September 1997 – December 1997,
City University of New York, Hunter College Campus.
BACHELOR’S LEVEL EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science Degree in Respiratory Therapy, September 1993 – June 1995,
Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus, New York, NY.
Certification of Completion in Respiratory Therapy, June 5, 1995,
Successfully completed the Educational and clinal requirements of the Division of Respiratory Therapy, and has demonstrate professional competence in the field.
Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus, New York, NY.
Associate Degree Respiratory Therapy Program, September 1991 – December 1992,
City University of New York, Borough of Manhattan Community College Campus.
Liberal Arts Core Requirements, September 1988 – May 1990,
City University of New York, City College of New York Campus.
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Director of Respiratory Care, June 2010, – January 2012,
San Francisco VA Health Care System, San Francisco, CA.,
Department of Veterans Affairs.
Health System Management Specialist, June 2009 – June 2010,
Graduate Healthcare Administrative On-The-Job-Training Program,
VA Capitol Health Care Network 5 (VISN 5), Washington, D.C.,
Department of Veterans Affairs.
Director of Respiratory Care, November 2003 – June 2009,
San Francisco VA Health Care System, San Francisco CA.,
Department of Veterans Affairs.
Interim Director of Respiratory Care, June 2003 – November 2003,
San Francisco VA Health Care System, San Francisco, CA.,
Department of Veterans Affairs.
Per Diem Registered Respiratory Therapist, September 2002 – June 2003,
Registry Network Inc, Per Diem Agency, Orinda, CA.
Assistant Director of Respiratory Care, November 2001 – June 2003,
San Francisco VA Health Care System, San Francisco, CA.,
Department of Veterans Affairs.
Registered Respiratory Therapist, Full-time, June 2001 – November 2001,
San Francisco VA Health Care System, San Francisco, CA.,
Department of Veterans Affairs.
Registered Respiratory Therapist, Part-time, July 1997 – June 2001,
New York Downtown Hospital, New York, NY.
Registered Respiratory Therapist, Full-time, June 1999 – June 2001,
New York VA Harbor Healthcare System, Manhattan Campus, New York, NY,
Department of Veterans Affairs.
Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician, Full-time, March 1996 – June 1999,
New York VA Harbor Healthcare System, Manhattan Campus, New York, NY.,
Department of Veterans Affairs.
Medical Supply Technician, Full-time, February 1988 – March 1996,
New York VA Harbor Healthcare System, Manhattan Campus, New York, NY.,
Department of Veterans Affairs.
DAS3 Computer Repairman, June 1985 – September 1986,
United States Army, V Corp Headquarters, Frankfurt, Germany.
Personnel Information System Management Specialist, May 1984 – November 1984,
for the Standard Installation Division Personnel System,
United States Army, Fort Hood, TX.
Personnel Information System Management Specialist, April 1983 – April 1984,
for the Standard Installation Division Personnel System,
United States Army, 8th PERSCOM, South Korea.
Personnel Information System Management Specialist, March 1982 – March 1983,
for the Standard Installation Division Personnel System,
United States Army, Fort Ord, CA.
Enlisted Personnel Records Specialist, February 1981 – February 1982,
United States Army, Camp Red Cloud, South Korea.
C-141 Jet Engine Mechanic, July 1979 – November 1980,
United States Air Force Reserves, Travis, AFB, CA.
C-141 Jet Engine Mechanic, June 1977 – July 1979,
United States Air Force Reserves, McGuire, AFB, NJ.
Mobile Electrical Power Generator Mechanic, April 1976 – October 1976,
United States Army, Fort Campbell, KY.
Mobile Electrical Power Generator Mechanic, January 1975 – March 1976,
United States Army, Camp Hovey, Korea.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Respiratory Therapy Educational Coordinator, November 2003 – June 2009,
San Francisco VA Health Care System,
Department of Veterans Affairs, San Francisco, CA.
Adjunct Faculty for Respiratory Therapy, December 2008 – January 2012,
Kaplan College, Salida, CA.
Adjunct Faculty for Respiratory Therapy, December 2008 – January 2012,
Kaplan College, Salida, CA.
Adjunct Faculty for Respiratory Therapy, September 2007 – January 2012,
Carrington College, Pleasant Hill, CA.
Adjunct Faculty for Respiratory Therapy, September 2004 – January 2012,
Skyline College, San Bruno, CA.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES
Board of Governors Exam Review Boot Camp, March 23, 2025,
American College of Healthcare Executives.
Virtual Board of Governors Exam Review Course, May 30, 2023, – July 11, 2023,
American College of Healthcare Executives.
Graduate Healthcare Administrative Training Program, June 2009 – June 2010,
Health System Specialist Management Training Course, VA Network 5 (VISN 5),
Certificate of Completion 12 months Dated March 2011, Washington, DC.,
Department of Veterans Affairs.
Program / Project Managers Certification, September 19, 2011,
Federal Acquisition Institute, Reston VA,
Department of Veterans Affairs.
Entry Level Program Management Capstone Course, August 5, 2011,
VA Acquisition Academy Program Management School, Reston VA.
Department of Veterans Affairs.
Entry Level Program / Project Management Boot Camp, May 21, 2010,
VA Learning University, Certification 120 hours,
Department of Veterans Affairs.
Patient Scheduling Course, August 24, 2009,
Certification 2 credit hours, San Francisco VA Medical Center,
Department of Veterans Affairs.
Privacy Policy Training Course, September 5, 2008,
Certificate of Completion, San Francisco VA Medical Center,
Department of Veterans Affairs.
Office of Resolution Management, Basic Mediation Skills Course, August 15, 2008,
Certification 33.5 hours, San Francisco VA Health Care System,
Department of Veterans Affairs.
Leadership Development Institute, November 2007,
Certificate of Completion, 12 months, Sierra Pacific Network 21 (VISN 21),
Department of Veterans Affairs.
VISN 21 & 22 Leadership Development Institute, May 4, 2007,
Part II, Certificate of Completion 37.5 hours, Sparks / Reno, NV,
Department of Veterans Affairs.
Leadership Advantage, May 3, 2007,
Certification, 2.4 CEU’s, Dale Carnegie Training, Lake Tahoe, CA,
Department of Veterans Affairs.
VISN 21 & 22 Leadership Development Institute, January 26, 2007,
Part I – Certificate of Completion 34.5 hours, Palm Spring, CA.,
Department of Veterans Affairs.
Coach – Mentor Certification, Level 1 & 2, October 5, 2006,
Certification 16 hours, Palo Alto Health Care System,
Department of Veterans Affairs.
Emerging Leaders Training Program, December 5, 2007,
Certification, 4 Weeks, San Francisco VA Medical Center,
Department of Veterans Affairs.
Conflict Management and Confrontation, September 25, 2005,
Certificate of Attendance .6 CEUs, Fred Pryor Seminars. San Francisco VA Medical Center,
Department of Veterans Affairs.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Fellow American College of Health Data Management, May 24, 2023 – Present.
National Society of Certified Healthcare Business Consultants, May 2, 2023 – Present.
National Association for Healthcare Quality, March 13, 2023 – Present.
American College of Healthcare Executives, March 19, 2021 – Present.
Health Care Compliance Association, June 28, 2016 – Present.
American Association of Respiratory Care, April 26, 2005 – Present.
PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS
California Society of Respiratory Care, August 11, 2005 – August 11, 2007.
Respiratory Care Board of New York, May 11, 2000.
Respiratory Care Board of New York, September 18, 1996.
National Board for Respiratory Care, June 5, 1999 – Present.
National Board of Respiratory Care, November 11, 1995 – June 5, 1999.
MILITARY TRAINING SCHOOLS
Decentralized Automated System 3, Computer Repairman course, November 1984 – June 1985,
Certification 1000 hours. Fort Gordon, GA.,
United States Army.
Personnel Records and Information System Management course,
November 1980 – January 1981,
Certification, 400 hours, Fort Jackson, SC.,
United States Army.
Jet Engine Mechanics course, April 1977 – June 1979,
Certification, 312 hours, Chanute Airbase, ILL.,
United States Air Force Reserves.
Mobil Electrical Power Generator course, January 1975 – March 1975,
Certification, 320 hours, Fort Belvoir, VA.,
United States Army.
Basic Training, November 1974 – December 1975,
Completion, 6 weeks, Fort Dix, NJ.,
United States Army.
CHARACTER OF MILITARY DISCHARGE
Honorable Discharge,
November 1, 1974 – October 29, 1976,
United States Army.
Conditional Release to Reenlist in US Army,
April 1977 – October 1980,
United States Air Force Reserves.
Honorable Discharge,
November 18, 1980 – September 3, 1986,
United States Army.
Department of Veterans Affairs
Certificate of Retirement
Following 31 Years of
Federal Service
Medical University of South Carolina
Doctor of Health Administration
Degree
Medical University of South Carolina
Dissertation Card
Medical University of South Carolina
Hooding Ceremony
Medical University of South Carolina
DHA Class of 2021 Appreciation Award
to the DHA Faculty for Doing an Outstanding Job
During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Presented by Dr. Irving T Spivey
Delaware Law School
Master of Jurisprudence in Health Law Degree
Delaware Law School
Graduate Certificate
Delaware Law School
Graduate & Compliance Program
Certificate of Completion
Long Island University
Bachelor of Science in
Respiratory Therapy Degree
Long Island University
Respiratory Therapy Program
Certificate of Completion
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician
San Francisco VA Medical Center
Chief of Respiratory Therapy
San Francisco VA Medical Center
Department of Veterans Affairs
Special Contribution Award
Department of Veterans Affairs,
Graduate Healthcare Administrative Training Program
Health System Management Specialist Training Course
Department of Veterans Affairs
Certificate of Completion
VISN 21/22 Leadership Development Institute
Department of Veterans Affairs
VISN 21/22
Leadership Development Course Part 2
Department of Veterans Affairs
VISN 21/22
Leadership Development Course Part 1
Department of Veterans Affairs
Certificate of Training
Emerging Leaders Training Program
Department of Veterans Affairs
Certificate of Completion
Coach-Mentor Certification Level 1 & 2
Department of Veterans Affairs
Fred Pryor Seminars
Conflict Management and Confrontation Course
Department of Veterans Affairs
Office of Resolution Management
Basic Mediation Skills Course
Department of Veterans Affairs
Federal Acquisition Certification
for Program/Project Managers
Department of Veterans Affairs
VA Learning University
Entry Level FAC-P/PM Boot Camp
Department of Veterans Affairs
Certificate of Completion
Privacy Policy Training
Department of Veterans Affairs
Certificate of Retirement
Teaching Experience
Department of Veterans Affairs, San Francisco VA Health Care System, CA,
Respiratory Therapy Educational Coordinator,
November 2003 – June 2009.
Kaplan College, Salida, CA,
Adjunct Faculty for Respiratory Therapy Clinical Site Instructor,
December 2008 – January 2012.
Carrington College, Pleasant Hill, CA,
Adjunct Faculty for Respiratory Therapy Clinical Site Instructor,
September 2007 – January 2012.
Skyline College, San Bruno, CA,
Adjunct Faculty for Respiratory Therapy Clinical Site Instructor,
September 2004 – January 2012.
Professional Affiliations
Fellow American College of Health Data Management,
May 24, 2023 – Present.
National Society of Certified Healthcare Business Consultants,
Membership Number: 69197231,
May 2, 2023 – Present.
National Association for Healthcare Quality,
Membership Number: 370648,
March 13, 2023 – Present.
American College of Healthcare Executives,
Membership Number: 1393739,
March 19, 2021 – Present.
Military Training Schools
United States Army, Fort Gordon, GA,
Decentralized Automated System 3, Computer Repairman course,
Certification 1000 hours,
November 1984 – June 1985.
United States Army, Fort Jackson, SC,
Personnel Records and Information System Management Specialist course,
Certification 400 hours,
November 1980 – January 1981.
United States Air Force Reserves, Chanute Airbase, ILL,
Jet Engine Mechanics course,
Certification 312 hours,
April 1977 – June 1979.
United States Army, Fort Belvoir, VA,
Mobil Electrical Power Generator course,
Certification 320 hours,
January 1975 – March 1975.
United States Army, Fort Dix, NJ,
Basic Training,
Completion 6 weeks,
November 1974 – December 1975.
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