Facility Voices
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Your host is David Trask, National Director and Industry Speaker at ARC Facilities.
David brings you stories from the front lines of Facilities via conversations with Facilities Management leaders from across the nation. You'll hear real-world stories about leadership, coaching, mentorship, a day in the life of, and so much more!
Facility Voices
Reimagining Resilience: A Contemporary Approach to Emergency Management & Business Continuity
In this episode, David sits down with Dr. Walter Lamar, Executive Director of Health, Safety, and Environmental for the University of Miami Health Care System. Dr. Lamar shares his extensive background in emergency management and public health, providing a unique perspective on managing safety functions across diverse communities in South Florida.
Learn about the innovative approaches Dr. Lamar and his team employ to ensure the safety and well-being of thousands of employees and patients, the importance of effective communication in emergency situations, and the critical role of business continuity in healthcare. From discussing the impact of AI on emergency management to exploring the differences between disaster response, emergency management, and business continuity, this episode is packed with valuable insights for anyone involved in facility management and emergency planning.
Tune in to learn how to think differently about safety, coordination, and collaboration in the ever-evolving world of facility management.
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Dr. Lamar, Ph.D. in Public Safety with a specialization in Emergency Management, is a Certified Emergency Disaster Professional (CEDP) and Master Business Continuity Professional (MBCP). As Executive Director of Occupational Health, Safety, and Compliance for the University of Miami Health System, he oversees health, safety, and continuity compliance across UHealth facilities in South Florida. He has extensive experience in Business Continuity, Emergency Management, and Risk Management and has played a key role in major federal regulatory inspections.
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The views and opinions expressed by third-party guests on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of ARC Facilities and ARC Document Solutions. We provide a platform for diverse perspectives and discussions and ARC Facilities/ARC Document Solutions assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content provided by our third-party guests.
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