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Commitment to Safe Patient Handling is Essential for Elite Healthcare

At ASPHE, we understand that substandard patient handling isn’t just inefficient – it’s dangerous. It leads to preventable injuries for both patients and staff, increased costs, and compromised care.

That’s why our comprehensive program validation is designed to recognize the best of the best in healthcare, ensuring safety, efficiency, and lasting results.

Meet Our Expert Safety Team

Our experts ensure safe patient handling excellence through compliance, training, and injury prevention. Trust us to propel you toward ASPHE certification with confidence

Chris Craigmile (CSPHP)

President

Asha Roy (Ph.D., OTD, OTR/L, MS, MBA, MAS PSHQ, CSPHP, CWcHP, CEAS II, AOEAS, CIPS)

Vice President

Kent W. Wilson (CIE, CSPHP)

Board of Director

The Principles Behind Every ASPHE Certification

At ASPHE, our work is rooted in a strong foundation of values that shape every certification we award. We believe in promoting quality care, upholding integrity in every review, striving for excellence in healthcare standards, and maintaining accountability through proven evaluation methods. These principles ensure that healthcare institutions and professionals not only meet but exceed nationally recognized benchmarks – building a stronger, safer healthcare system for all.

Quality

Certified care that meets benchmarks.

Integrity

Standards upheld with every review

Excellence

The highest level of care is always pursued.

Accountability

Verified through trusted methods.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about our validation program, including requirements, scheduling, and payment details.

What is included in the validation program?

Our program includes application review, in-depth documentation assessment, and on-site verification through interviews and observations.

The on-site visit typically lasts 2-4 days, depending on the size and scope of your program.

You will need to submit detailed program policies, training materials, personnel lists, and any relevant reports.

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Yes, we will work closely with you to coordinate with your schedule(s).

Chris Craigmile - Bio
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Chris Craigmile

(CSPHP)

President

Chris Craigmile is a Certified Safe Patient Handling Professional specializing in acute and long-term healthcare settings. For over 15 years, he has developed, implemented, and supported Safe Patient Handling and Mobility (SPHM) programs throughout Upstate New York and across the country.

Chris is a highly sought-after consultant, known for conducting comprehensive SPHM risk assessments that address both clinical practices and environmental factors impacting the safe movement of patients. He currently serves on multiple SPHM committees, including architectural and educational program committees.

He is an active member of the Association of Safe Patient Handling Professionals, Chair of the Executive Committee for SPHM Certification, a member of the Certification Exam Committee, and President and Co-Founder of the Academy of Safe Patient Handling Excellence. Chris has also developed the Craigmile Cost Avoidance Calculator (CCAC) to measure the impact of implementation of SPHM programing.

Chris is the co-founder and organizer of the annual New York State SPHM Summit, held in Utica, NY, which draws over 150 SPHM professionals from across the nation.

Presentations

  • Key Elements to Developing, Implementing and Managing SPHM Programs
  • Building the Business Case, Benchmarking and Creating Compliance
  • Integrating Ancillary Departments
  • Understanding the NYS Safe Patient Handling Act
  • SPHM Equipment Decision Making
  • SPHM in Architecture

Engagements

  • NYS SPHM Summits, 2013-2025
  • Arizona SPHM Summit, 2024-2025
  • K2K Architectural Conference, 2016
  • Australian SPHM Webinar on SPHM programming 2014
  • Multiple facility engagements on all facets of SPHM
  • The Bariatric Patient and pathways from Admission to Discharge
  • SPHM and OR protocols
  • The Impact of SPHM on Infection Prevention and Wound Care
Asha Roy - Bio
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Asha Roy

(Ph.D., OTD, OTR/L, MS, MBA, MAS PSHQ, CSPHP, CWcHP, CEAS II, AOEAS, CIPS)

Vice President

Dr. Asha Roy is a nationally recognized leader in workforce safety and healthcare quality. With a distinguished background in occupational therapy, healthcare administration, and organizational leadership, Dr. Roy brings more than a decade of expertise in injury prevention, safe patient mobility, and system-level change across complex healthcare environments.

As the Assistant Vice President of Workforce Safety for New York’s largest healthcare system, Dr. Roy spearheaded enterprise-wide initiatives that significantly reduced caregiver injuries and fostered a culture of safety and accountability. Her career has centered on evidence-based practices, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the development of programs that elevate both patient outcomes and caregiver well-being.

Dr. Roy holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership, a Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) in Administration and Practice Management, an MBA in Strategic Healthcare Management, and a Master of Applied Science in Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality from Johns Hopkins University. She is also a certified ergonomic assessment specialist and a passionate educator, mentoring clinicians and healthcare leaders in safe patient handling best practices.

At ASPHE, Dr. Roy is dedicated to setting the national standard for excellence in safe patient handling. Through validation, recognition, and education, she empowers organizations to prioritize safety, reduce injury risk, and build resilient healthcare systems.

Kent W. Wilson - Bio
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Kent W. Wilson

(CIE, CSPHP)

Board of Director

Kent Wilson has been involved with safety and health promotion for over 30 years. He has performed ergonomic and safety evaluations for over a hundred healthcare facilities around the world and assisted them with the writing and implementation of their Safe Patient Handling policies and programs. He is a Certified Industrial Ergonomist (CIE) and a Certified Safe Patient Handling Professional (CSPHP). Mr. Wilson takes an active role in the development of regulatory standards and has been a member of several American National Standards Institute (ANSI) committees. He has testified before the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) in ergonomics for the development of national standards and helped write the position statement for the American Industrial Hygiene Association on patient handling to Congress. He co-authored the whitepaper for the American Nurses Association (ANA) and the Association of Safe Patient Handling Professionals (ASPHP) titled, “Advancing the Science and Technology of Progressive Mobility”.

Mr. Wilson is a past Chair of the Ergonomics Standing Committee for the National Safety Council and a founding member and Past President of the Association of Safe Patient Handling Professionals. Mr. Wilson is also a frequent invited speaker for national conferences on Patient Handling management and the Bariatric patient. He is the recipient of the 2019 Safe Patient Handling Advocacy Award from the ASPHP and participates on multiple committees for this association related to certification.