Dan Gapsch, CDP
Training and Development Manager Western State Hospital at Western State Hospital- Claim this Profile
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John Wallace, PMP
I have worked with Dan Gapsch for nearly 10 years. He is the consummate professional. Dan has a knack for establishing strong professional relationships with folks from all levels of the organization from all walks of life. He epitomizes the right way to treat everyone, and for that he is highly respected at all levels. He has worked tireless to bring what was a disorganized Security Department into a fine tuned, process-driven professional organization. I highly recommend him for any endeavor he chooses to pursue.
John Wallace, PMP
I have worked with Dan Gapsch for nearly 10 years. He is the consummate professional. Dan has a knack for establishing strong professional relationships with folks from all levels of the organization from all walks of life. He epitomizes the right way to treat everyone, and for that he is highly respected at all levels. He has worked tireless to bring what was a disorganized Security Department into a fine tuned, process-driven professional organization. I highly recommend him for any endeavor he chooses to pursue.
John Wallace, PMP
I have worked with Dan Gapsch for nearly 10 years. He is the consummate professional. Dan has a knack for establishing strong professional relationships with folks from all levels of the organization from all walks of life. He epitomizes the right way to treat everyone, and for that he is highly respected at all levels. He has worked tireless to bring what was a disorganized Security Department into a fine tuned, process-driven professional organization. I highly recommend him for any endeavor he chooses to pursue.
John Wallace, PMP
I have worked with Dan Gapsch for nearly 10 years. He is the consummate professional. Dan has a knack for establishing strong professional relationships with folks from all levels of the organization from all walks of life. He epitomizes the right way to treat everyone, and for that he is highly respected at all levels. He has worked tireless to bring what was a disorganized Security Department into a fine tuned, process-driven professional organization. I highly recommend him for any endeavor he chooses to pursue.
Credentials
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Critical Incident Stress Management: Individual Crisis Intervention and Peer Support
International Critical Incident Stress FoundationJul, 2005- Oct, 2024 -
Critical Incident Stress Management: Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention
International Critical Incident Stress FoundationJul, 2005- Oct, 2024 -
Trained Crisis Responder: Terrorism and Disaster Response
International Critical Incident Stress FoundationJun, 2003- Oct, 2024 -
Critical Incident Stress Management: Advanced
International Critical Incident Stress FoundationMar, 2002- Oct, 2024 -
Critical Incident Stress Management: Families and CISM
International Critical Incident Stress FoundationMar, 2002- Oct, 2024 -
Critical Incident Stress Management: Basic
International Critical Incident Stress FoundationOct, 2001- Oct, 2024 -
Therapeutic Options Instructor Certification
Therapeutic Options Inc.May, 2007- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Western State Hospital
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Training and Development Manager Western State Hospital
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May 2014 - Present
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Washington Air National Guard
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United States
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Armed Forces
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100 - 200 Employee
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Equal Opportunity Advisor
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Sep 2012 - Dec 2017
Serve as subject matter expert for any inquiry involving Equal Opportunity (EO) related issues and concerns. Advise leadership on EO issues and concerns. Certified in mediation and the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process. Serve as subject matter expert for any inquiry involving Equal Opportunity (EO) related issues and concerns. Advise leadership on EO issues and concerns. Certified in mediation and the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process.
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Western State Hospital
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Tacoma Washington
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Security Director
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Jul 2011 - Oct 2013
Provides leadership and direction for safety/security needs for the public, patients and staff at Western State Hospital which is a 800 bed Joint Commission certified psychiatric hospital. Ensures a properly secured environment of care as required by the Joint Commission, CMS, state and local law, agency regulations and hospital policy. Ensure that policy and procedure for the high security forensic unit and campus security is updated and properly implemented by safety/security staff. Works closely with the Safety Manager to prepare and implement life/safety checks and the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. Organizes, plans and directs the day-to-day operations of the two safety/security units, the forensic services internal security unit providing services to the high security 241 bed forensic center, and the general campus safety/security staff providing services to the 240 acre 800 bed psychiatric hospital. Show less
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Laugh Your Way, America!
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Video Presenter
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2010 - 2013
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Chaplain Assistant
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Aug 2000 - Feb 2012
Organize, setup, and assist chaplains in religious services for 8 different geographically isolated units along the I-5 corridor in western Washington. Helped to increased chapel worship from 3-5 attendees per services to 15-20 per service. In charge of transition from antiquated computer system to one that meets the current needs of the chapel. Responsible for coordinating moving chapel office on three different occasions. Conduct newcomer briefing with regards to the chapel office for new recruits. Coordinate, develop, and promote annual Prayer Breakfast for all Western Washington. Insure that the religious rights of the officers and airman in the units in my area are supported. Research various religious organizations airmen are involved in, to insure they are within Air Force standards. Conduct classes on Suicide Prevention and Workplace Violence Awareness annually for 16 different units and 1100 National Guard personnel from across western Washington. Conduct various religious and cultural briefs to the different units as needed. Provide religious material to airmen. Plan, organize, and conduct events that help to promote the chapel office. Supervise other chaplain assistants. Show less
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Instructor
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2007 - 2011
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SAFE Team Director
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Jan 2007 - Dec 2009
Responsible for development, recruitment, and training of a new team of ward based staff that train other staff in areas that encourage safe interactions and relationships with the consumers we serve. Coordinated, compiled, and developed training for the SAFE Team. Coordinated with CFO and other hospital organizations to bring in outside trainers for training on leadership and adult education. Compiled with the help of WSH Staff Development training for and used by the SAFE Team. Developed paradigm shift training to assist the SAFE Team in moving forward with positive changes for the hospital. Recruited a specific number of SAFE Team members to act as Coordinators for their shifts. Worked closely with this group to coordinate training so it occurred on every ward and every shift within the allocated time frame. Worked closely with the Organizational Performance and Performance Measurement Information Departments to identify what type of training is needed and what wards to start training on. Conduct training throughout the hospital for all departments and wards, to date 3000 staff. Speak to other state agencies and outside organizations on the successes of the SAFE Team and how other organizations can use this information to help their organizations with staff and consumer safety. The TEAM Manual is training material used at Western State Hospital to help staff react to behavioral crisis. I developed the new physical aspects of the TEAM manual. Show less
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SAFE Team Director
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2007 - 2009
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LPN
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Nov 1991 - Jan 2007
Had shift charge responsibility and assisted in orienting, directing, guiding and developing MHT/MHLPN personnel. Initiated performance evaluations on MHT/MHLPN staff. Mentored and trained co-workers and subordinates in all aspects of duties and responsibilities on the ward. Coordinated patients’ clinical appointments. Assigned break/meal periods for MHT/MHLPN personnel. Managed ward sterile supplies. Assisted with physical containment of potentially dangerous patients and be able to pursued escaping patients. Participated in providing therapeutic environment. Recognition of pathology of patient behavior and guidance toward more rational behavior. Implemented and documented treatment strategies. Observed and documented patient reactions and responses to treatment implemented. Attended to general care of patients, provided for their emotional and physical comfort and safety. Gave assistance and guidance in cleanliness, grooming, rest, activities and nourishment. Prepared and cared for patients receiving treatments administered by physician or Registered Nurse (selected nursing procedures-aseptic technique). Prepared and administered medications, oral, subcutaneous and intramuscular. Assist and supervise patients in group or individual recreational, social or related activities. Show less
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SAFE Team Director
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2007 - 2009
directs the Western State Hospital Safe Alternatives for Everyone (SAFE) Team, a function that has responsibility for reducing assault injuries in all parts of the hospital on all shifts and days of the year. The mission of the SAFE Team is to ensure a safe environment and enhance respect, dignity and well-being for patients and staff members at Western State Hospital through role-modeling, training, and continuous development of more effective intervention principles and techniques. The Director selects and trains SAFE Team members, and oversees their consultation and training duties. Show less
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Education
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Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute (DEOMI)
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6236 USAR School
Licensed Practical Nurse, Nursing Practice -
DEOMI