Elizabeth Ann McKinley, PHD, MSN

My research focuses on the assessment of environmental exposures in the healthcare and the home healthcare environment that have the potential to impact health, specifically respiratory exposures, blood borne pathogens, and infectious diseases. I completed a post-doctoral fellowship within the Division of Biostatistics and Epidemiology at Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center (CCHMC). I am excited to continue to collaborate as a faculty member and mentor with the University of Cincinnati, Education Research Center within the Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences in the College of Medicine, in addition to focusing on occupational health nursing. Experience in cross-functional collaboration with clinical, academic, and engineering teams, including work with the University of Puerto Rico focused on healthcare in Puerto Rico. Proven ability to develop strong relationships with leaders in healthcare, academia, industry, and government agencies.  Adept in Good Clinical Practice and Human Subjects Research and committed to advancing healthcare outcomes, processes, and innovation through evidence-based practice and strategic stakeholder engagement. Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance standards including IRB, OSHA, Joint Commission, and EPA. Skilled in research design including observational and cross-sectional studies, tool development, qualitative and quantitative analysis. 
 
My service interest includes active participation in the Midwest Nursing Research Society and a member of the National Occupational Research Agenda for the Healthcare and Social Assistance Sector.

Associates of Science in Nursing: Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY, 2003 (Acute Care Nursing )

Bachelors of Science in Nursing: Indiana Wesleyan University Marion, IN, 2012 (Nursing)

Masters of Science in Nursing: University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH, 2012 (Occupational Health Nursing)

Doctorate of Philosophy: University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH, 2020 (Nursing Research)

My research interest include assesment and mitigation of occupational exposures to healthcare workers in the clinical environment that have the potential to impact worker and patient outcomes. Exposure interest include respiratory, infectious, and ergonomic exposures. 

08-2022 -To Present Assistant Professor, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio

08-2021 -12-2021 Adjunct Instructor, Healthcare Policy for the Doctoral Prepared Nurse (NURS 9009), University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio

01-2020 -04-2020 Adjunct Instructor, Accelerated Community Nursing (AMSN 7040C), University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio

05-2003 -09-2017 Registered Nurse , Clinical experience in adult intensive care, operating room, infection prevention, and occupational health nursing. , Multiple institutions,

Grant: ## T42-OH008432-16 Investigators:Bhattacharya, A., Davis, K., Smith, C. R., Kim, J., Freeman, A., Reichard, J., Bloomer, J.. 2022 -2026 CDC/National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety Targeted Research Training Program Role:Co-Investigator 9,000,000 Active Type:Grant Level:National

Grant: #2UL1TR001425 Investigators:Bien, E., Macaluso, M., Daraiseh, N. 04-2022 -03-2024 National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences of the National Institutes of Health Process and Methods (Step 2) Robot- Driven Hazard Monitoring in the Home Environment Role:PI 40,000 Active Type:Grant Level:Regional

Investigators:Bien, E., Macaluso, M., Daraiseh, N. 07-2021 -11-2021 National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences of the National Institutes of Health Process and Methods (Step 1), Robot-driven hazard monitoring in the home environment Role:Co-Investigator 5,000 Completed Type:Grant Level:Regional

Investigators:Bien, Elizabeth; Nannu Shankar, Sripriya; Yadav, Jagit 07-2024 -06-2025 Ohio Bureua of Workers' Compensation Environmental surveillance to minimize healthcare workers' exposure to MRSA and enhance occupational safety,” has been approved for funding in fiscal year 2024. Role:Co-Investigator $298,464 Planned/In Preparation Type:Grant Level:State

Grant: #OH BWC Research Grant Agreement Investigators:Bien, Elizabeth; Nannu Shankar, Sripriya; Yadav, Jagjit 07-01-2024 -06-30-2025 Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation Environmental surveillance to minimize healthcare workers' exposure to MRSA and enhance occupational safety Role:Collaborator 299334.00 Hold Level:Ohio, State of

Peer Reviewed Publications

Bien, E., Davis, K., Small, T., Reutman, S., & Gillespie, G.  (2021). Design and development of the home healthcare worker observation tool. Journal of Nursing Education and Practice, 11 (9) , 29More Information

Bien, E., Davis, K., Reutman, S., & Gillespie, G.  (2020). Occupational exposures in the homecare environment: Piloting an observation tool. Home Health Care Management and Practice, 33 (3) More Information

Bien, E., Davis, K., & Gillespie, G.  (2020). Home healthcare workers occupational exposures. Home Healthcare Now, 38 (5) , 247-253More Information

Bien, E., Gillespie, G, Betcher, C., Thrasher, T.L., & Mingerink, D. R.  (2016). Respiratory protection toolkit: Providing guidance without changing requirements. Can we make a difference?. Workplace Health and Safety, 64 (12) , 596-602More Information

McKinley, E. A., Shrader, P., Thomas, L., O’Brien, E., Webb, L., Liu, C., Macaluso, M., Daraiseh, N.  (2025). he impact of COVID-19 on home healthcare workers: Results from the Healthcare Worker Exposure Response and Outcomes (HERO) Registry. Home Health Care Management & Practice , 37 (2) More Information

Dondi, A.C., Bellacov, R., McKinley, E.A, Orta-Anes, L., Davis, K.G  (2026). Assessment of the patient handling tasks frequency and ergonomic exposures experienced by homecare aides in Puerto-Rico.

McKinley, E. A., Al-Faraj, H., Ananzeh, T., Lui, C., Polivka, B., Macaluso, M., Daraiseh, N  (2026). Occupational and Environmental Hazards in Pediatric Home Healthcare: A Cross-Sectional Study. . Home Healthcare Management & Practice

McKinley, E. A., Kaur, K., Arthur, J., Ananzen, T., Al-Faraja, H., Friedman, A., Robinson, A., Nurre, M., Narendran, V., Yadav, J.S., and Nannu Shankar, S.  (2026). Assessing healthcare workers' perception of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) exposure and reporting of practices.

Other Publications

Bien, E., & Smith, R. (2020) The Unique occupational environment of the home healthcare worker .National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Science Blog,

The Unique occupational environment of the home healthcare worker.

Invited Presentations

Bien. E (10-2021. ) What to do after graduation? .University of Cincinnati, College of Nursing, Cincinnati, Ohio. UC. . Level:College

McKinley, E. A. (03-07-2025. ) Welcome to real world data collection: Lessons learned from a field study. Industrial Hygiene Seminar on Special Topics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Level:Local

McKinley, E. A. (06-11-2026. ) Occupational and Environmental Hazards in Pediatric Home Healthcare: Steps Towards Simplifying the Data Collection Tool and Process .University of Cincinnati, Education Research Center, Webinar Series. Level:Regional

• Smith, M., Bien, E., Yin, S., Currie, A., Colvin, J, & Newman, N (05-05-2025. ) Showing the way, chemical spill from train derailment, exposure analysis by GIS, East Palestine, Ohio USA. Oral Presentation by Smith, M. World Association of the Disaster And Emergency Medicine (WADEM) Conference, Tokyo, Japan. Level:International

Poster Presentations

Bien. E (2016. ) Respiratory Protection Toolkit: Providing Guidance without Changing Requirements .American Association of Occupational Health Nurses Annual Conference, Jacksonville, Florida. . Conference. . Level:National

Bien. E (03-2018. ) Integrative Review of Occupational Exposure of Home Healthcare Workers .Educational Research Centers Regional Research Symposium, Chicago, Illinois. . Level:Regional

Symposium

Bien. E. (03-2018. ) Home Healthcare Workers and Occupational Hazards .University of Cincinnati, College of Nursing. UC. Level:College

Bien, E. (01-2018. ) Occupational Exposures of Home Healthcare Workers .University of Cincinnati. Level:University

Bien. E. (01-2019. ) Healthcare Workers in the Home Environment: What are the Hazards? Developing an Observation Tool .Cincinnati, Ohio. UC. Level:University

Bien, E. (01-2020. ) Home Healthcare Worker Observations: Updates and Next Steps .Cincinnati, Ohio. UC. Level:University

Bien. E. (01-2021. ) Occupational Respiratory Exposures of Home Healthcare Workers: Assessing Workplace Exposures and Respiratory Symptoms .Cincinnati, Ohio. Level:Department

Bien, E. (03-2021. ) Population Health in the Covid-19 Pandemic .Online. Conference. Level:Regional

Bien, E., Hartley, K. (07-2022. ) Environmental Determinants of Health: What nurses need to know about where we live, learn, work, and play .Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. UC.

Bien, E., Nowak, A. (03-2023. ) Junior Faculty Career Development Special Session; Negotiating for Your First Faculty Position .Des Moines, Iowa. Conference. Level:Regional

Amour Dondi (Doctoral ) Committee Member 08-07-2026

Islam Qasem (Doctoral ) Co-Chair Status:Completed 04-30-2026

University of Cincinnati, College of Nursing (Reappointment, Promotion, Tenure Council ) Committee Member Type:University/College Service Level:College 2023 -2025

University of Cincinnati, College of Nursing (PhD Admission Committee ) Committee Member Type:University/College Service Level:College 2024

University of Cincinnati, College of Nursing (Faculty Development & Mentor Committee ) Committee Chair Type:University/College Service Level:College 2025

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine (Education Research Center, Executive Advisory Board ) Committee Member Type:University/College Service Level:University 2023

University of Cincinnati (Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education (COACHE) Executive ) Committee Member Type:University/College Service Level:University 2023

09-2020-08-2022 Post-Doctoral Fellow, Division of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Employee Safety Learning Laboratory, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, , Cincinnati, Ohio

08-2020-09-2020 Summer Internship, Office of Occupational Medicine and Nursing , Occupational Safety and Health Administration, , Remote

06-2023 -12-2023: Tri-State Occupational Medicine Association Conference Committee Member Assisted with the development of the program for the 2023 Tri-State Occupational Medicine Association Conference as an active committee member representing occupational health nurse interests and profession. Cincinnati, Ohio

02-2023 -12-2023: 2023 Cohort Member The Environmental Health Research Institute for Nurse and Clinician Scientists, participated in training and mentoring program for environmental health nurse scientist. Training consisted of didactic and workshop activities including virtual and onsite learning.

Healthcare Policy for the Doctoral Prepared Nurse Level:Graduate

Accelerated Community Nursing Level:Graduate

Interprofessional Field Experiences in Occupational Safety and Health Level:Graduate

Interprofessional Field Experiences in Occupational Safety and Health Level:Graduate

-NURS-8002 THEORETICAL BASIS Level:Graduate

Occupational and Environmental Disease and Injuries Level:Graduate

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Phone: 513-558-5390
mckinleh@ucmail.uc.edu