Cathy L. Jaynes, RN, PhD - Director of Research for the Center.

Building on 25 years of experience as a clinician and leader in the critical care transport industry, Dr. Jaynes directs the Center for Medical Transport Research. Her clinical background includes emergency nursing at regional trauma centers in California and Ohio as well as air medical transport with MedFlight of Ohio. She completed her Baccalaureate of Science degree at California State University, Fresno. She has a Master of Science degree in Community Health Nursing and a PhD in Nursing (specializing in health systems evaluation and research methods) from The Ohio State University. She currently chairs the College of Nursing at University of Phoenix’s Denver campus. Her research focuses on the development of practice-based research networks to improve the provision of safe and effective critical care transport for rural underserved populations and to support the practitioners that provide this care. “It has been so rewarding to see the work of the Center grow as we pursue our mission to promote and conduct research on safety, clinical, operational and financial issues critical to medical transportation and its impact on patient care.” Dr. Jaynes is a member of Sigma Theta Tau, Nursing’s international honor society.

Howard A. Werman, MD - Medical Director

Dr. Werman is the Medical Director for the Center.  Dr. Werman is a Professor in the College of Medicine at The Ohio State University as well as the Medical Director for MedFlight.  His extensive experience as a board-certified emergency physician has expanded to directing and consulting national and international efforts to improve emergency medical systems.  He has published extensively in the area of emergency care and critical care transport.  Dr. Werman received the Barbara A. Hess Award from the Association for Air Medical Services in 2006 in recognition of his significant contributions to the enhancement of the emergency medical industry through research and educational excellence.

Pat Jones, Research Support Coordinator

Pat has been a member of The Center for Medical Transport Research team since its inception in 2008. Previously, she worked in an administrative capacity with MedFlight and for the Hilliard City Schools. Pat is the proud mother of three adult offspring who are now very successful professionals, and is married to a retired Columbus Police Officer. In addition to keeping The Center activities and meetings on track, she runs the family farm and has had extensive experience managing horses, sheep, goats, hogs, and chickens which makes her uniquely qualified to work in the crazy world of EMS.

Pat enjoys her role at The Center coordinating the operational details so that the office runs smoothly. The world of research is a new experience for her but a very interesting one. She has gained a new knowledge of all that is involved in the process of transporting the critically ill and injured patient.

She has realized the importance of safety in these transports and the dangers that the medical crews face each day in order to save the patient. She is honored to be a part of The Center and the impact on patient care our research will provide.

Lynn J. White, MS, CCRP

Lynn serves as a research consultant for The Center for Medical Transport Research. Working with Drs. Werman and Jaynes, her role is to assist in the planning and implementation of research and grant writing for The Center.

Lynn is the National Director of Resuscitation and Accountable Care at AMR Medicine, and holds an Adjunct Professor appointment with the OSU College of Medicine. She previously worked as the Clinical Research Manager for the Department of Emergency Medicine at The Ohio State University Medical Center, and is currently serving as the Education Director for the Medtronic Foundation’s HeartRescue Program, a national initiative to improve survival from out-of-hospital sudden cardiac arrest.

Ms. White has authored numerous peer reviewed publications in the area of pre-hospital research, including the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s EMS Research Agenda for the Future manuscripts and grants. Lynn serves as a journal reviewer and has edited several research texts.

Linda Hines, BSN, JD, CPHRM, CMTE, FASHRM

Linda provides legal support for The Center for Medical Transport Research. Linda is the Vice President of Legal Affairs and Risk Management for MedFlight of Ohio.

Her background includes clinical experience in acute care settings, clinical research, outcomes management, risk management and legal services for healthcare systems. She is active in both state and national risk management organizations, including board membership at the state level. She participates as a community member on the Institutional Review Board at a local health system. She also presents lectures on risk management topics to local nursing classes and various professional associations. In addition, she has served as an article reviewer/contributor for Air Medical Journal and article reviewer for various nursing journals.