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LifeWings TeamSTEPPSTM Master Trainers

 

These instructors have obtained the status of Master Trainer for TeamSTEPPS implementations. In addition to this certification, they have extensive instructional and patient safety improvement experience.

Steve Harden

President & TeamSTEPPS Master Trainer

 

Mr. Harden has been the principal architect of LifeWings’ adaptation of aviation-based safety tools and best practices for healthcare. His courseware and training have resulted in measurable improvements at hospitals nationwide and have been touted in more than 30 major media outlets for their success. Learn More

Johnny Woods

TeamSTEPPS Master Trainer

Mr. Woods has over 25 years of military and commercial aviation experience. He has instructed for more than 22 of those years and possesses extensive knowledge of crew resource management and aviation safety. Learn More

   

Steve Montague

Vice President & TeamSTEPPS Master Trainer

 

Mr. Montague, a 26-year aviation veteran, provides LifeWings clients with dynamic facilitation and effective implementation of their CRM-based patient safety improvement efforts.  Learn More

David Dufour

Project Lead & TeamSTEPPS Master Trainer
A former Navy Flight Officer, Mr. Dufour has more than twelve years of experience teaching and implementing crew resource management communication techniques. For LifeWings, Mr. Dufour has helped several clients improve patient safety.  Learn More

 

Kevin Netherton

TeamSTEPPS Master Trainer
A former marine with considerable operational flight experience, Mr. Netherton has helped many LifeWings clients improve patient safety including: Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital, Provena Mercy Medical Center, The Universities of California at Davis, Los Angeles, and Irvine.  Learn More

John Prestia

TeamSTEPPS Master Trainer
A former captain at a major airline and a current instructor, Mr. Prestia has successfully lent his considerable CRM experience to many LifeWings engagements. Learn More

 

 

Carissa Scheinblum

TeamSTEPPS Master Trainer

Ms. Scheinblum, a former Navy pilot, brings considerable CRM and aviation safety experience to LifeWings engagements. Her experience managing air operations in high-stress situations helps her effectively communicate with clients in various dynamic, high-risk settings. Learn More

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Korky von Kessel

TeamSTEPPS Master Trainer

Mr. von Kessel has over 25 years of experience in aviation and has extensive experience in CRM. He has provided patient safety improvement plans for several clients including Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Missouri University Health Center, University of California—San Diego, and University of Texas Medical Branch.  Learn More