معرفی
David Hurtado, Sc.D., a social epidemiologist at the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health (Oregon Health & Science University and Portland State University), focuses on workplace and social determinants of health. His research spans healthcare and high-risk industries, emphasizing Total Worker Health® and Quality Improvement frameworks.
- Education: Sc.D. and M.Sc. from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
- Appointments: Research Professor with secondary roles at OHSU-PSU School of Public Health
His work addresses Musculoskeletal Disorders, Mental Health, and Occupational Injuries through semi-structured organizational interventions. Projects include cluster randomized trials on work-life check-ins and patient handling programs, funded by AHRQ and NIOSH.
Scientific contributions include the Yerby Postdoctoral Research Fellowship and 15+ recent publications on topics like burnout, safety leadership, and work-family policies. Collaborations with community organizations and regulators aim to reduce workplace hazards and promote health equity.
- Key Grants:
- AHRQ R01: Rural hospital patient/worker safety intervention
- NIOSH-funded burnout reduction trial
