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
San Francisco VA Medical Center – San Francisco, CA, November 2003 – January 2012,
Health System Management Specialist
(Department of Veterans Affairs – Graduate Healthcare Administrative Training Program)
VA Capitol Health Care Network 5 (VISN 5), Linthicum, MD, June 2009 – June 2010,
Interim Director of Respiratory Care
San Francisco VA Medical Center – San Francisco, CA, June 2003 – November 2003,
Assistant Director of Respiratory Care
San Francisco VA Medical Center – San Francisco, CA, November 2001 – June 2003,
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- San Francisco VA Medical Center – San Francisco, CA., June 2001 – November 2001,
- New York-Presbyterian / Lower Manhattan Hospital, July 1997 – June 2001,
- New York VA Medical Center – New York, NY., June 1999 – June 2001,
Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRT)
New York VA Medical Center – New York, NY., March 1996 – June 1999,
Medical Supply Technician (Inventory & Sterile Processing Specialist)
New York VA Medical Center – New York, NY., February 1988 – March 1996,
Computer Repair Technician (Decentralized Automated Systems 3), U.S. Army,
V Corps – Germany, June 1985 – September 1986,
Personnel Information Systems Specialist (75F) – HRIS / Data Management, U.S. Army,
- Fort Hood, TX, May 1984 – November 1984,
- 8th PERSCOM, South Korea, April 1983 – April 1984,
- Fort Ord, CA., March 1982 – March 1983.
Enlisted Personnel Records Specialist (75D) – HR / Records Management, U.S. Army,
Camp Red Cloud, South Korea, February 1981 – February 1982,
Mobile Power Generator Mechanic (Electrical Systems Technician), U.S. Army,
- Camp Hovey, South Korea, January 1975 – March 1976,
- Fort Campbell, KY, April 1976 – October 1976.
Jet Engine Mechanic (C-141 Aircraft) – U.S. Air Force Reserve,
- McGuire Air Force Base, NJ., June 1977 – July 1979,
- Travis Air Force Base, CA., July 1979 – November 1980.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Adjunct Faculty / Clinical Respiratory Therapy Instructor, November 2003
Clinical Teaching Assignments:
- San Francisco VA Medical Center – San Francisco, CA (November 200
- Kaplan College – Salida, CA (December 2008 – January 2012),
- Carrington College – Pleasant Hill, CA (September 2007 – January 201
- Skyline College – San Bruno, CA (September 2004 – January 2012).
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES
Executive Healthcare Leadership
- Board of Governors Exam Review Boot Camp – American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), March 2025,
- Virtual Board of Governors Exam Review Course – American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), May–July 2023,
Healthcare Administration & Leadership Development
- Health System Management Specialist Program (Graduate Healthcare Administrative Training Program) Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), June 2009 – June 2010,
- Leadership Development Institute (Parts I & II) – Department of Veterans Affairs (VA),
VISN 21 & 22, 2007,
- Emerging Leaders Training Program – San Francisco VA Medical Center, 2007,
- Leadership Advantage – Dale Carnegie Training (2.4 CEUs), (VA Sponsored) May 2007,
Program & Project Management / Federal Acquisition
- Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers (FAC-P/PM) – Federal Acquisition Institute, September 2011,
- Entry-Level Program Management Capstone Course – VA Acquisition Academy, August 2011,
- Federal Acquisition Project Management Boot Camp – Federal Acquisition Institute,
May 2010, (120 hours)
Compliance, Mediation & Professional Skills
- Privacy Policy Training – San Francisco VA Medical Center, September 2008,
- Basic Mediation Skills – Office of Resolution Management, (33.5 hours), August 2008,
- Coach–Mentor Certification Level 1 & 2, (16 hours) – Palo Alto Health Care System, October 2006,
- Conflict Management and Confrontation – Fred Pryor Seminars (6 CEUs), September 2005.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- Fellow, American College of Health Data Management, May 24, 2023 – Present,
- Member, American College of Healthcare Executives, March 19, 2021 – Present,
- Member, American Association for Respiratory Care, April 26, 2005 – Present.
PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS
- Respiratory Care Board of New York, Licensed February 28, 2026,
- National Board for Respiratory Care, Certified November 11, 1995 – Present.
MILITARY TRAINING SCHOOLS
Decentralized Automated System 3, Computer Repairman Course, – U.S. Army,
Fort Gordon, GA., Certification 1000 hours, November 1984 – June 1985.
Personnel Records and Information System Management Course, – U.S. Army,
Fort Jackson, SC., Certification, 400 hours, November 1980 – January 1981.
Jet Engine Mechanics Course, – U.S. Air Force Reserves.
Chanute Airbase, ILL. Certification, 312 hours, April 1977 – June 1979.
Mobil Electrical Power Generator Course, – U.S. Army,
Fort Belvoir, VA., Certification, 320 hours, January 1975 – March 1975.
Basic Training, – U.S. Army,
Fort Dix, NJ., Completion, 6 weeks, November 1974 – December 1975.
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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