TEXAS STATE VITA

I. Academic/Professional Background

A. Name and Title

	Name: Dr. Joseph B. Topinka		Title: Asst Professor of Practice

B. Educational Background

Degree	Year	University	Major	Thesis/Dissertation	
LLM	2008	Loyola University of Chicago	Health Law		
MHA	2007	Chapman University	Health Administration		
LLM	2003	Judge Advocate General's School	Military Law		
MBA	2002	Saint Martins College	Business Administration		
JD	1993	Northern Illinois University	Law		
BA	1990	Univ of Illinois Urbana-Champaign	Political Science		

C. University Experience

Position	University	Comments	Dates	
Adjutant Professor, College of Law	Texas A&M Law School. Fort Worth, TX, United States		January 2019 - Present	

D. Relevant Professional Experience

Position	Entity	Comments	Dates	
Assistant Professor	Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, United States		August 2015 - Present	
Adjunct Professor	University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, TX, United States		May 2015 - Present	
Adjunct Instructor	Dominican University		2014 - 2016	
Adjunct Professor	Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, United States		2015	
Adjunct Instructor	Brown Mackie College		2014	
Assistant Professor	Baylor University		May 2012 - March 2014	
Assistant Professor and Legal Instructor	US Army Medical Department Center and School, Academy of Health Sciences, Fort Sam Houston, TX		May 2012 - March 2014	
Major, US Army Judge Advocate	US Army	While on Active Duty in the US Army, I served in various assignement that
included different duties. I provided development and instruction of
graduate level courses covering topics in health care, contracts, business,
public health, policy, and military law in the Army-Baylor program. I
provided day-to-day leadership and management of a corporate legal office with
oversight of 177+ attorneys and 200+ healthcare legal employees world-wide. I
provided legal counsel for Healthcare Quality Assurance, HIPAA, Healthcare
Policy, Ethics, Fiscal and other Administrative law matters and day-to-day
operations of 3 attorneys and 10 legal support personnel at a major medical
center and a region covering a geographic area from Alaska to California. I
served as legal counsel for thousands of soldiers, family members and retirees
on personal legal issues. I was the chief prosecutor responsible for
administration of federal and military court operations to include pre and
post-trial actions at a major military installation. I was the command counsel
advising law enforcement special agents from Mississippi River to Korea. I
served as the chief administrative and civil law attorney responsible for
advising on ethics, labor, fiscal, environmental, equal employment opportunity
and contract law.	October 2, 1994 - March 31, 2014	
Adjunct Professor	Trinity University, San Antonio		2013	
Deputy Staff Judge Advocate	US Army Medical Command, Fort Sam Houston, TX		2008 - 2012	
Regional Command Judge Advocate and Center Judge Advocate	US Army Western Regional Medical Command and Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, WA		2005 - 2007	
Chief	Administrative and Civil Law Division, Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, 10th Mountain Division (LI), US Army, Fort Drum, NY		2003 - 2005	
Group Judge Advocate	6th Military Police Group (CID), US Army, Fort Lewis, WA		2000 - 2002	
Chief	Criminal Law Division, US Army Armor Center and Fort Knox, US Army, Fort Knox, KY		1997 - 2000	
Assistant Staff Judge Advocate	Fort Wainwright Law Center, US Army, Fort Wainwright, AL		1994 - 1997	

E. Other Professional Credentials (licensure, certification, etc.)

Fellow of the Healthcare Financial Management Association, Healthcare Financial Management Association. (September 1, 2020 - Present). 

Additional Comments: Recertification.

Fellow of American College of Healthcare Executives, American College of Healthcare Executives. (July 8, 2019 - Present). 

Additional Comments: Recertification.

Fellow, American Bar Foundation. (July 30, 2014 - Present). 

Washington State Bar License, State of Washington. (November 6, 2016 - November 1, 2021). License Number: 38070.

Texas Bar License, State of Texas. (June 15, 2016 - June 4, 2021). License Number: 24090840.

Illinois Bar License, State of Illinois. (May 1, 1994 - May 5, 2021). License Number: 6220725.

II. TEACHING

A. Teaching Honors and Awards:

Award / Honor Nominee: Instructor of the Quarter for 1st and 3rd Quarters, FY13.
2013

Award / Honor Recipient: Legion of Merit, The Adjutant General of the State of Michigan.
March 15, 2000

Additional Comments: Award received for organizing the first ever Judge Advocate Field Training Exercise at Fort Know, Kentucky.

B. Courses Taught:

Texas State University:

HA 3311 - INDEPENDENT STUDY

HA 4141 - HLTHCARE COMP EXAM

HA 4318 - EMPL LAW HLTHC MGT

HA 4320 - SEMINAR IN HC ADM

HA 4440 - PRAC INTNSHP A

HA 4848 - HLTHCAR ADMIN RESI

HA 5191 - FIELD EXPER ORIENT

HA 5311 - TRENDS HLTH ADMIN

HA 5335 - PUBL HLTH HLTC ADM

HA 5840 - ADMIN FLD PLCMNT

Baylor University :

BML 5110 - Selected Topics in Business Law

HCA 5315 - Health Policy

HCA 5330 - Healthcare Contracting and Negotiations

HCA 5336 - Jurisprudence

HCA 5392 - Introduction to Public Health Law

HCA 5392 - Special Studies in Military Law

Brown Mackie College:

HCA 2180 - Healthcare Delivery Systems

HCA 2800 - Issues in Public Health

HCA 4100 - Leadership in Healthcare Organizations

HCA 4150 - Strategic Management in Healthcare Organizations

HCA 4450 - Risk Management

Dominican University:

SWK 853 - Human Behavior in the Military Environment

Our Lady of the Lake University:

HCMG 7320 - Healthcare Law and Ethics

Trinity University:

HCAD 5373 - Health Administration Ethics

University of the Incarnate Word:

HADM 6330.01 - Health Law

C. Directed Student Learning (i.e. theses, dissertations, exit committees, etc.):

Member, Exit Exam, Status: Completed. (November 1, 2015).
Student(s):	Alice Omisore, Graduate.

Member, Exit Exam, Status: Completed. (November 1, 2015). Health Administration, Texas State University.
Student(s):	Blanca Rodriguez, Graduate.

Member, Exit Exam, Status: Completed. (November 1, 2015). Health Administration, Texas State University.
Student(s):	Kendra Norris, Graduate.

Member, Exit Exam, Status: Completed. (November 1, 2015). Health Administration, Texas State University.
Student(s):	Michael Dougherty, Graduate.

Member, Exit Exam, Status: Completed. (November 1, 2015). Health Administration, Texas State University.
Student(s):	Shelby Bouffard, Graduate.

Member, Exit Exam, Status: Completed. (November 1, 2015). Health Administration, Texas State University.
Student(s):	Umar Ahmad, Graduate.

D. Courses Prepared and Curriculum Development:

HCA 5392 - Introduction to Public Health Law, Curriculum Development, Baylor University: 2012 - 2013.

BML 5110 Selected Topics in Business Law, Curriculum Development, Baylor University. Taught: 2013.

HCA 5330 Healthcare Contracting and Negotiations, Curriculum Development, Baylor University. Taught: 2013.

HCA 5392 - Special Studies in Military Law, Curriculum Development, Baylor University. Taught: 2013.

HCA 5336 Jurisprudence, Curriculum Development, Baylor University. Taught: 2012 - 2013.

HCA 5315 - Health Policy, First Time Course Preparation, Baylor University. Taught: 2013.

HA 4318 - Employment Law in Healthcare, First Time Course Preparation, Texas State University. Taught: August 2015 - December 2015.

HA 4320 - Seminar in Healthcare Administration, First Time Course Preparation, Texas State University. Taught: August 2015 - December 2015.

HA 5335 - Public Health for Healthcare Administrators, First Time Course Preparation, Texas State University. Taught: August 2015 - December 2015.

HCAD 5373 – Health Administration Ethics, First Time Course Preparation, Trinity University. Taught: 2013.

HADM 6330.1 - Health Law, Revise Existing Course, University of the Incarnate Word. Taught: August 2015 - Present.

E. Teaching Grants and Contracts

2. Submitted, but not Funded, External Teaching Grants and Contracts:

Topinka, Joseph Baar. Fulbright Scholarship Program, Other. Grant.

Topinka, Joseph Baar. Fulbright US Scholar Program, Fulbright Scholarship Program, Other. Grant.

F. Other:

Peer Evaluations, Peer Evaluations, Texas State University. San Marcos, TX, United States. 0. (October 5, 2020).
Peer Evaluations-Topinka-1.pdf

Personal Notes from Students, Personal Notes from Students, Various. San Marcos, TX, United States. 0. (October 5, 2020).
Personal Notes from Students-1.pdf

TK20 TX State Course Evaluation Report for Instructors, TX20 Report, Texas State Universiyt. San Marcos, TX, United States. 0. (October 12, 2020).
Student Feedback Workbook Joseph Baar Topinka-1.xlsx

G. Teaching Professional Development Activities Attended

Workshop, "Adobe Connect Training for Faculty and TA's," Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, United States. (August 26, 2016).

Workshop, "Foundations of Online Course Design and Development," Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, United States. (July 11, 2016 - July 22, 2016).

Conference Attendance, "The Teaching Professor Conference," Magna Publications, Madison, WI, United States. (June 3, 2016 - June 5, 2016).
best-of-TPC-2016-1.pdf

III. SCHOLARLY/CREATIVE

A. Works in Print (including works accepted, forthcoming, in press):

1. Books:

d. Chapters in Books:

Refereed:

Topinka, J. B., & Caspari, M. W. (2014). Legal Overview of Confidentiality and Reporting of Military Behavioral Health Records. In Forensic and Ethical Issues in Military Behavioral Health (pp. 13–19). Fort Sam Houston, Texas, United States of America: Office of the Surgeon General, US Army. Retrieved from http://www.cs.amedd.army.mil/borden/Portlet.aspx?id=fe14cb8d-6216-4df3-911f-4d15a26babf3
Forensic Psych Ch 02-1.pdf

Non-refereed:

Topinka, J. B., & Martel, A. (2018). Actions and Reports Required of Physicians in Treatment Situations. In The Law of Medical Practice in Illinois, 3d (3d ed., Vol. 21, pp. 1293–1400). Eagan, Minnesota, USA: Thomson Reuters. Retrieved from https://store.legal.thomsonreuters.com/law-products/Practice-Materials/The-Law-of-Medical-Practice-in-Illinois-3d-2018-ed-Vol-21-22-Illinois-Practice-Series/p/105378807

e. Creative Books:

Topinka, J. B. (2018). Just Judy, A Citizen and Leader for Illinois. Munster, Indiana, United States of America: Hilton Publishing. Retrieved from www.judybaartopinka.org

2. Articles:

a. Refereed Journal Articles:

Topinka, J. B., Chandlee, R., Knodel, K., Anderson, M., Crall, C., Woolam, C., … Hartley, M. (2013). Army Medical Department Leaders and the Law. United States Army Medical Department Journal, 65–84.

Mileski, M., Brooks, M. S., Topinka, J. B., Hamilton, G., Land, C., Mitchell, T., … McClay, R. (2019). Are Alarming and/or Alerting Devices Effective in Reducing Falls in Long-Term Care (LTC) Facilities? A Systematic Review. Healthcare. Published. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare7010051; New journal, will be added to JCR in June 2020.
pub_pr_Alarming and or Alerting Device Effectiveness in Reducing Falls in Long-Term Care (LTC) Facilities_032519-1.pdf

Topinka, J. B., Hewitt, B. A., McLeod, A. J., & Kruse, C. S. (2018). Healthy Students 2020: Analysis of a Self-Reported Health Assessment in a Public Four-Year University. Texas Public Health Journal, 70(2), 16–22.
Healthy Students 2020-1.pdf

Mileski, M., Topinka, J. B., Brooks, M. S., Lonidier, C., Linker, K., & Vander Veen, K. (2018). Sensory and Memory Stimulation as a Means to Care for Individuals with Dementia in Long-Term Care Facilities: A Literature Review. Clinical Interventions in Aging, 2018: 13, 967–974. https://doi.org/10.2147/CIA.S153113; JCR IF—2.585, 5 year, 3.195; JCR Rank—Q3, 31/53 Geriatrics & Gerontology; Scopus Cite Score—2.77; Scimago SJR—1.001, H-index—59;
CIA-153113-sensory-and-memory-stimulation-as-a-means-to-care-for-indivi_051618-1.pdf
Additional Comments: Listed in Cabell's, JCR, Scimago

Mileski, M., Topinka, J. B., Lee, K. A., Brooks, M. S., McNeil, C., & Jackson, J. (2017). An investigation of quality improvement initiatives in decreasing the rate of avoidable 30-day, SNF-to-hospital readmissions: A systematic review. Clinical Interventions in Aging, 12, 213–222. https://doi.org/10.2147/CIA.S123362; JCR IF—2.585, 5 year, 3.195; JCR Rank—Q3, 31/53 Geriatrics & Gerontology; Scopus Cite Score—2.77; Scimago SJR—1.001, H-index—59;
CIA-123362-an-investigation-of-quality-improvement-initiatives-in-decre_012517-1.pdf
Additional Comments: oJournal Impact factor 2.581/2.730 (5-year)
oListed in Cabell’s/JCR
oCited by 1 (Google Scholar, 9/29/2017)

Topinka, J. B., Brooks, M., & Nichols, J. (2016). Service Animals: A New Legal Dimension Within the US Military. United States Army Medical Department Journal, October-December 2016, 108–111. Retrieved from http://www.cs.amedd.army.mil/borden/Portlet.aspx?id=fe14cb8d-6216-4df3-911f-4d15a26babf3
Oct-Dec 2016-1.pdf

Topinka, J. B., Turner, L. R., Lee, K. A., & Brown, J. (2016). An Expression of Change: Breastfeeding in the Military. United States Army Medical Department Journal, October-December 2016, 70–74. Retrieved from http://www.cs.amedd.army.mil/borden/Portlet.aspx?id=fe14cb8d-6216-4df3-911f-4d15a26babf3
Oct-Dec 2016-2.pdf

Mileski, M., Kruse, C., Lee, K., & Topinka, J. (2016). Perceptions of the Value of Professional Networking by Undergraduate Students in School of Health Administration: A Pilot Study. Journal of Health Administration Education, 33(3), 461–474. https://doi.org/N/A; Scimago SJR—0.171, H-index—8;
Perceptions of the Value of Professional Networking by Undergraduate Students in a School of Health Administration-1-1.pdf
Additional Comments: Listed in Cabell's

Topinka, J. B. (2014). An Introduction to Public Health Law for Leaders and Clinicians. United States Army Medical Department Journal, July-September 2014, 68–71. Retrieved from http://www.cs.amedd.army.mil/borden/Portlet.aspx?id=fe14cb8d-6216-4df3-911f-4d15a26babf3
Extract from AMEDD J. Jul-Sep2014 Intro to Public Health Law-1.pdf

Topinka, J. B. (2014). Legal Education for Army Medical Department Leaders and Soldiers: A Proposal from a Lawyer who has Advised AMEDD Leaders and Soldiers for Nearly a Decade. United States Army Medical Department Journal, 68–76.

Topinka, J. B. (2013). Quarantine and Isolation: A Primer for Military Leaders. United States Army Medical Department Journal, 98–102.

Topinka, J. B., & Kent, J. (2012). 14 Principles of Ethical Conduct in Practice. United States Army Medical Department Journal, 5–9.

Topinka, J. B., Deaver, M., & Lozada-Leoni, J. (2012). Fiscal Law Overview. United States Army Medical Department Journal, 25–29.

Topinka, J. B., & Agamy, I. (2012). Public Health Emergency Law: A Primer for Leaders and Managers in the Military. United States Army Medical Department Journal, 58–64.

Topinka, J. B. (2010). Gifts of Travel Benefits from Nonfederal Sources to Military and Civilian Government Employees. United States Army Medical Department Journal, 62–65.

Topinka, J. B. (2009). Legal Counsel, A Leadership Tool. United States Army Medical Department Journal, 54–58.

Topinka, J. B. (2009). Yaw, Pitch, and Roll, Quarantine and Isolation at U.S. Airports. The Journal of Legal Medicine, 51–81.

Topinka, J. B. (2003). Expanding Subpoena Power in the Military. The Army Lawyer, 15–31.

b. Non-refereed Articles:

Topinka, J. B. (2018). Catching Up With Today’s Top Health Law Issues to Avoid a “Complication, Disruption, Glitch, Nasty Surprise.” Frontiers, 34(4), 3–11. https://doi.org/10.1097/HAP.0000000000000031
Keeping_Up_with_Today_s_Top_Health_Law_Issues_to.2-1.pdf

Topinka, J. B. (2010). The Importance of Health Law Attorneys in the U.S. Army. Annals of Health Law, Special Edition, 31–36.

6. Book Reviews:

Topinka, J. B., Molnar, D. P., Gardner, B. I., & Wosky, R. E. (2017, March 3). The Great Influenza: The Epic Story of the Deadliest Plague in History. Journal of Legal Medicine. United Kingdom: Taylor and Francis. https://doi.org/10.1080/01947648.2015.1262197

Barry, J., Topinka, J. B., Daniel, M. P., Brandon, G. I., & Wosky, R. E. (2016, April). The Great Influenza, The Epic Story of the Deadliest Plague in History. The The Journal of Legal Medicine. Milton Park, Abingdon, United Kingdom: Taylor and Francis Group.

Additional Comments: Excepted dated of publishing in January or February 2017.

10. Other Works in Print:

Instructional Materials:

Topinka, J. B. (2019). Name & Sex/Gender Marker Change Information. In No. San Marcos, Texas: Attorney for Students Office/Student Diversity and Inclusion, and Dean of Students. Retrieved from https://gato-docs.its.txstate.edu/jcr:dbc34d78-937c-465c-bb38-c0c1f2f5c409/Name%20&%20Sex/Gender%20Marker%20Change%20Information.pdf
Gender Marker Change Information-1.pdf

B. Works Not in Print:

2. Invited Talks, Lectures, and Presentations:

Topinka, J. B., Service Learning WOW Event, "Service Learning," Texas State Service Learning, Zoom, San Marcos, TX, United States. (September 10, 2020).

Topinka, J. B., Executive Skills Course, "Role of Legal Counsel," Defense Health Agency, Fort Sam Houston Training Facility, Fort Sam Houstou, TX, United States. (April 1, 2020).

Topinka, J. B. (Lecturer), Defense Medical Readiness Training Institute (DMRTI), "Emergency Management/Public Health Regulations and Standards, Public Health Emergency Management Course," Defense Health Agency, Fort Sam Houston, TX, United States. (January 15, 2016).
Additional Comments: Adjunct Instructor for DMRTI

Topinka, J. B., Executive Skills Course, "Role of Legal Counsel," Defense Health Agency, Microsoft Teams, Fort Sam Houston, TX, United States. (September 24, 2020).

Topinka, J. B., Healthcare Landscape 2020, "Preceptors and Residents," South Texas Chapter of ACHE and HFMA, San Antonio Meeting Facility, San Antono, TX, United States. (January 31, 2020).

Topinka, J. B., Healthcare Landscape 2019, "Judy Baar Topinka," South Texas Chapter of ACHE and HFMA, San Antonio Meeting Facility, San Antonio, United States. (January 22, 2019).

Topinka, J. B. (Speaker), Joint Medical Operations Course, "Law of Armed Conflict," Defense Medical Readiness Training Institute, Defense Medical Readiness Training Institute, Fort Sam Houston, TX, United States. (November 30, 2017).

Topinka, J. B. (Speaker), Army Baylor MHA/MBA Program, "Employment Law," Army Baylor, Army Medical Department Center and School, Fort Sam Houston, TX, United States. (September 13, 2017).

Topinka, J. B. (Speaker), Public Health Emergemcy Managers Course, "Emergency Management and Public Health Regulations," Defense Medical Readiness Institute, Defense Medical Readiness Institute, Fort Sam Houston, TX, United States. (June 20, 2017).

Topinka, J. B. (Speaker), Joint Medical Operations Course, "Law and Ethics, Joint Medical Operations Course," Defense Medical Readiness Training Institute, Defense Medical Readiness Training Institute, Fort Sam Houston, TX, United States. (May 12, 2017).

Topinka, J. B. (Presenter), GSAHRMM Healthcare Expo, "Do you know any lawyer jokes?  Collaboration Takes a Multidisciplinary Team to Ensure Patient Care Occurs," Greater San Antonio Association of Healthcare  Resource and Material Managers, San Antonio, TX, United States. (May 11, 2017).

Topinka, J. B. (Speaker), Joint Medical Operations Course, "Law of Armed Conflict," Defense Medical Readiness Training Institute, Defense Medical Readiness Training Institute, Fort Sam Houston, TX, United States. (May 11, 2017).

Topinka, J. B. (Speaker), Public Health Emergency Management Course, "Emergency Mangement and Public Health Regulations and Standards," Defense Medical Readiness Institute, Defense Medical Readiness Institute, Fort Sam Houston, TX, United States. (April 3, 2017).

Topinka, J. B. (Panelist), Wells, J. (Panelist), Wolford, S. (Panelist), The Obama Legacy? Preliminary Perspectives, "War, Peace, and Leadership Change," Texas State Unversity Center for International Studies, Alkek Teaching Theatre, San Marcos, TX, United States. (February 3, 2017).

Topinka, J. B. (panel member), Balanoff, H. (panel member), Mintz, S. (panel member), The Obama Legacy?  Preliminary Perspectives, "Families and Health during the Obama Years," Texas State University Center for International Studies, Alkek Teaching Theatre, San Marcos, TX, United States. (February 2, 2017).

Topinka, J. B. (Lecturer), Joint Medical Operations Course, "Law and Ethics," Defense Medical Readiness Training Institute, Fort Sam Houston, TX, United States. (December 7, 2016).
Additional Comments: I conducted a class on law and ethics addressing various aspects of health law and ethics that impact military personnel in all branches of the military.

Topinka, J. B. (Lecturer), Army Baylor Human Resources Course, "Employment Law in the Military," US Army Baylor MHA/MBA Program, Fort Sam Houston, TX, United States. (September 15, 2016).
Additional Comments: The lecture was based on my experience on active duty in the US Army as a labor attorney and legal advisor on employment and labor law issues.

Topinka, J. B. (Lecturer), Defense Medical Readiness Training Institute (DMRTI), "Law and Ethics, Joint Medical Operations Course," Defense Health Agency, Fort Sam Houston, TX, United States. (May 13, 2016).
Additional Comments: Adjunct Instructor for DMRTI

Topinka, J. B. (Lecturer), Defense Medical Readiness Training Institute (DMRTI), "Contracting, Joint Medical Executive Skills Institute’s Joint Medical Healthcare Management Course," Defense Health Agency, Fort Sam Houston, TX, United States. (May 11, 2016).
Additional Comments: Adjunct Instructor for DMRTI

Topinka, J. B. (Lecturer), Defense Medical Readiness Training Institute (DMRTI), "Emergency Management/Public Health Regulations and Standards, Public Health Emergency Management Course," Defense Health Agency, Fort Sam Houston, TX, United States. (April 8, 2016).
Additional Comments: Adjunct Instructor for DMRTI

Topinka, J. B. (Lecturer), Defense Medical Readiness Training Institute (DMRTI), "Law and Ethics, Joint Medical Operations Course," Defense Health Agency, Fort Sam Houston, TX, United States. (March 11, 2016).
Additional Comments: Adjunct Instructor for DMRTI

Topinka, J. B. (Lecturer), Defense Medical Readiness Training Institute (DMRTI), "Contracting, Joint Medical Executive Skills Institute’s Joint Medical Healthcare Management Course," Defense Health Agency, Fort Sam Houston, TX, United States. (January 27, 2016).
Additional Comments: Adjunct Instructor for DMRTI

Topinka, J. B., Defense Medical Readiness Training Institute (DMRTI), "Law and Ethics, Joint Medical Operations Course," Defense Health Agency. (December 11, 2015).
Additional Comments: Adjunct Instructor for DMRTI

Topinka, J. B., Defense Medical Readiness Training Institute (DMRTI), "Contracting, Joint Medical Executive Skills Institute’s Joint Medical Healthcare Management Course," Defense Health Agency. (August 25, 2015).
Additional Comments: Adjunct Instructor for DMRTI

Topinka, J. B., Defense Medical Readiness Training Institute (DMRTI), "Emergency Management/Public Health Regulations and Standards, Public Health Emergency Management Course," Defense Health Agency. (August 7, 2015).
Additional Comments: Adjunct Instructor for DMRTI

Topinka, J. B., Defense Medical Readiness Training Institute (DMRTI), "Law and Ethics, Joint Medical Operations Course," Defense Health Agency. (July 17, 2015).
Additional Comments: Adjunct Instructor for DMRTI

Topinka, J. B., Defense Medical Readiness Training Institute (DMRTI), "Law and Ethics, Joint Medical Operations Course," Defense Health Agency. (May 15, 2015).
Additional Comments: Adjunct Instructor for DMRTI

Topinka, J. B., Defense Medical Readiness Training Institute (DMRTI), "Emergency Management/Public Health Regulations and Standards, Public Health Emergency Management Course," Defense Health Agency. (April 17, 2015).
Additional Comments: Adjunct Instructor for DMRTI

Topinka, J. B., Army-Baylor Graduate Healthcare Management Program, "Employment Law and Labor Law in the Military." (March 13, 2015).

Topinka, J. B., Defense Medical Readiness Training Institute (DMRTI), "Law and Ethics, Joint Medical Operations Course," Defense Health Agency. (March 13, 2015).
Additional Comments: Adjunct Instructor for DMRTI

Topinka, J. B., Defense Medical Readiness Training Institute (DMRTI), "Contracting, Joint Medical Executive Skills Institute’s Joint Medical Healthcare Management Course," Defense Health Agency. (August 19, 2014).
Additional Comments: Adjunct Instructor for DMRTI

Topinka, J. B., Defense Medical Readiness Training Institute (DMRTI), "Contracting, Joint Medical Executive Skills Institute’s Joint Medical Healthcare Management Course," Defense Health Agency. (May 13, 2014).
Additional Comments: Adjunct Instructor for DMRTI

Topinka, J. B., Defense Medical Readiness Training Institute (DMRTI), "Contracting, Joint Medical Executive Skills Institute’s Joint Medical Healthcare Management Course," Defense Health Agency. (January 28, 2014).
Additional Comments: Adjunct Instructor for DMRTI.

5. Other Works not in Print:

a. Works "submitted" or "under review":

Journal Articles:

Betancourt, J. A., Stigler Granados, P. E., Pacheco, G. J., Reagan, J. K., Shanmugam, R., Topinka, J. B., & Fulton, L. V. (Submitted / Under Review). Exploring Health Outcomes for U.S. Veterans Compared to Non-Veterans from 2003 to 2019. Healthcare. (December 31, 2020)

b. Works "in progress":

Journal Articles:

Kiragu, V., Hewitt, B. A., Topinka, J. B., & McLeod, A. J. (In Preparation; Not Yet Submitted). Healthy People 2020: Do U.S. Students Fair Better than those from Kenya. Health Education and Behavior. 

c. Other Works Not in Print:

Abstract submitted and Poster presenteds:

Mileski, M., Topinka, J. B., Jain, M., Sistla, K. C., CHP Research Forum, "Improving quality of life for patients with type I diabetes," San Marcos, TX. (April 14, 2017).
Additional Comments: Abstract submitted and Poster presented

Mileski, M., Topinka, J. B., Brooks, M. S., Anderson, M., Augustin, D., CHP Research Forum, "Veterans perceptions regarding quality of healthcare," San Marcos, TX. (April 14, 2017).
Additional Comments: Abstract submitted and Poster presented

Acknowledgments:

Topinka, J. B., Text Book Written by J. Stuart Showalter, "The Law of Healthcare Administration," Health Administration Press, Text Book, Chicago, IL, United States. (2020).

Additional Comments: Faculty member provided input and feedback on new chapter dealing with Human Resources Law.

Posters:

Hewitt, B. A., Topinka, J. B., McLeod, A. J., Kruse, C. S., College of Health Professions Research Forum, "Healthy Students 2020: A Self-Reported Assessment of the Texas State Student Population’s Health, Based on Leading Health Indicators from Healthy People 2020," College of Health Professions, Encino Hall, San Marcos, TX USA, TX, United States. (April 14, 2019).
HealthyStudents 2020 poster-1-1.pptx

Hewitt, B. A., Topinka, J. B., McLeod, A. J., Kruse, C. S., 2018 Health Scholars Showcase, "Healthy Students 2020: A Self-Reported Assessment of the Texas State Student Population’s Health, Based on Leading Health Indicators from Healthy People 2020," The Translational Health Team, Texas State Performing Arts Center, San Marcos, TX USA. (February 23, 2018).

Mileski, M., Kruse, C. S., Lee, K. A., Topinka, J. B., CHP Research Forum, "Perceptions of the Value of Professional Networking by Undergraduate Students in a School of Health Administration: A Pilot Study," College of Health Professions, Texas State University, CHP building, San Marcos, TX, United States. (2016).
Perceptions of the Value of Professional Networking by Undergraduate Students in a School of Health Administration A Pilot Study-1.pdf

C. Scholarly / Creative Grants and Contracts:

2. Submitted, but not Funded, External Grants and Contracts:

Topinka, Joseph B. (Other), Percent Contribution: 100%. Fulbright US Scholar Program. (Submitted: August 1, 2018). Grant.

Hewitt, Barbara A. (Co-Principal), Percent Contribution: 50%, Topinka, Joseph B. (Co-Principal), Percent Contribution: 50%. Texas Legal Handbook, Texas Health Information Management Association, Private / Foundation / Corporate, $73,000.00. (Submitted: October 13, 2016). Contract.

4. Submitted, but not Funded, Internal Grants and Contracts:

Kruse, Clemens Scott, Topinka, Joseph Baar. Funding of conference attendance, Office of Sponsored Research, Texas State University, $16,000.00. (Submitted: October 25, 2017). Grant.
grant_int_conference_support-1.pdf

Topinka, Joseph B (Principal), Percent Contribution: 60%, Kruse, Clemens S. (Co-Principal), Percent Contribution: 40%. Passive Population Surveillance of Body Temperature During Flu Season and its Effect on Personal Health Practices, Texas Statue University, Texas State University, $9,900.00. (Submitted: October 11, 2016). Grant.

Kruse, Clemens Scott (Co-Principal), Percent Contribution: 50%, Topinka, Joseph Baar (Principal), Percent Contribution: 50%. Passive population surveillance of body temperature during flu season, Texas State University Research Enhancement Program (REP), Texas State University, $16,000.00. (Submitted: October 10, 2016). Grant.

Topinka, Joseph B (Principal), Kruse, Scott C (Co-Principal). Healthy Students 2020 At Texas State University:  A Self-Reported Assessment of the Texas State Student Population's Health Based on Focus Areas from Healthy People 2020, Texas State University, Texas State University, $15,517.00. (Submitted: October 11, 2015). Grant.

Kruse, Clemens Scott (Co-Principal), Percent Contribution: 50%, Topinka, Joseph Baar (Principal), Percent Contribution: 50%. Healthy Students 2020, Public health awareness survey of students at Texas State University, Texas State University Research Enhancement Program (REP), Other, $16,000.00. (Submitted: October 5, 2015). Grant.

D. Scholarly / Creative Fellowships, Awards, Honors:

Award / Honor Recipient: 2020 College Achievement Award for Excellence in Scholarly/Creative Activities, College of Health Professions, Texas State University.
August 21, 2020

Award / Honor Recipient: Teaching Award of Honor, Texas State Alumni Association.
May 2020

Award / Honor Nominee: Instructor of the Quarter for 1st Quarter, FY14.
2014

E. Scholarly / Creative Professional Development Activities Attended:

Doctoral Course, "Strategy, Governance and Leadership," University of Texas School of Public Health, Houston, TX, United States. (August 31, 2016 - December 7, 2016).
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Conference Attendance, "Ethical Challenges in Healthcare Leadership," South Texas Chapter ACHE, San Antonio, United States. (November 4, 2016).

Conference Attendance, "Leading Into an Unknown Future:  Creating a Committed Workforce," Central Texas ACHE, Austin, TX, United States. (November 4, 2016).

Continuing Education Program, "Understanding Medicare Payment Reform (MACRA)," San Antonio Bar Association, San Antonio, United States. (September 21, 2016).

Webinar, "Employment Discrimination Law from A to Z," National Business Institute, Eau Claire, WI. (August 11, 2016).

Continuing Education Program, "Cybersecurity in Healthcare," San Antonio Bar Association, San Antonio, TX, United States. (July 20, 2016).

Webinar, "Legal Issues in the Containment of Communicable Diseases in the Age of Ebola and Zika," American Bar Association, Chicago, IL, United States. (May 5, 2016).

Conference Attendance, "17th Annual Emerging Issues Conference," American Bar Association, Chicago, IL, United States. (March 2, 2016 - March 4, 2016).

Conference Attendance, "Healthcare Landscape 2016," South Texas Chapter ACHE/South Texas Chapter HFMA, San Antonio, TX, United States. (January 29, 2016).
Additional Comments: Was a member of the organizational committee that planned the event. 4.5 hours listed were ACHE approved qualified education credit.

Conference Attendance, "Using the Baldrige Criteria to Improve Your Organization's Performance," South Texas Chapter ACHE, San Antonio, United States. (January 29, 2016).

Webinar, "New Government Focus on Fraud," American Bar Association, Chicago, TX, United States. (January 29, 2016).
Additional Comments: Part of San Antonio's Healthcare Landscape 2016.

Webinar, "Creating an Inclusive Workplace for Attorneys with Disabilities," Washington State Bar Association, Seattle, WA, United States. (December 31, 2015).
Additional Comments: Continuing Legal Education (CLE) worht 1.5 credits.

Webinar, "Diversity and Discrimination as Legal Ethics Issues," American Bar Association, Chicago, United States. (December 28, 2015).
Additional Comments: Continuing Legal Education worth 1.5 ethics credit.

IV. SERVICE

A. Institutional

1. University:

Fellow, Service Learning Initiative. (November 2020 - Present).

Organizer, Common Experience 2017-2018. (June 28, 2016 - May 15, 2018).
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Additional Comments: One of the three organizers of the theme proposal that was accepted by the University for 2017-2018.

Member, Review Committee for the Dean of the College of Health Professions. (January 22, 2018 - April 4, 2018).

Faculty Advisor, Baylor University. (2013 - 2014).

Member, Baylor University. (2012 - 2014).
Additional Comments: Committee Member, Curriculum

2. College:

Member, Study Abroad and Study in America Committee. (September 2018 - Present).

Member, College of Health Professions Budget Committee. (September 2018 - September 2019).

B. Professional:

Coordinator / Organizer, Healthcare Landscape Organization Committee, San Antonio, United States. (June 10, 2013 - Present).

Certification Chair, South Texas Chapter of HFMA, San Antonio, TX, United States. (April 21, 2017 - April 21, 2019).

Past Presdient, San Antonio Bar Association Health Law Section, San Antonio, TX, United States. (February 16, 2016 - February 16, 2019).

Chair, Public Health and Policy Interest Group, ABA Health Law Section Public Health and Policy Interest Group, Chicago, IL, United States. (March 1, 2015 - August 26, 2016).

Chair, Programs Committee, South Texas Chapter of ACHE, San Antonio, TX, United States. (November 1, 2014 - December 1, 2015).

Chair, Certification Committee, South Texas Chapter of HFMA, San Antonio, TX, United States. (April 1, 2012 - December 1, 2015).

Vice Chair, Public Health and Policy Interest Group, ABA Health Law Section, Chicago, IL, United States. (December 17, 2012 - February 28, 2015).

C. Community:

Board of Directors, Friends of the Bohemian Cemetery, Chicago, IL. (2018 - Present).

Board of Directors, Morton College Foundation, Cicero, IL. (2018 - Present).

Post Commander, American Legion Post 0488, Riverside, IL. (October 16, 2016 - Present).

President, The Judy Baar Topinka Charitable Foundation, Riverside, IL. (July 1, 2015 - Present).

Additional Comments: The Judy Baar Topinka Charitable Foundation's purpose is to assist in the provision of leadership, education, and training for young men and women with demonstrated involvement in public affairs in the State of Illinois. Over the past two years, the foundation has collaborated with the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and CAHME to award scholarships to grade school students and graduate students respectively.

Active Duty, United States Army, Judge Advocate General’s Corps. (October 2, 1994 - March 31, 2014).

Volunteer, Boy Scout Legal Merit Badge Counselor. (2001 - 2010).
Additional Comments: Worked at various times in various states: WA, NY, TX.

Volunteer, Loyola University Street Law Program, Chicago Military Academy, Chicago, IL. (2008).

National Guard, Quartermaster Corps, North Riverside, IL. (January 12, 1990 - October 1, 1994).

D. Organization Memberships:

Friends of the Bohemian National Cemetery (FBNC). (May 2018 - Present).

Morton College Foundation (MCF). (May 2018 - Present).

Czech Heritage Society of Bexar County. (May 2017 - Present).

American Legion Post #0488, Riverside, Illinois. (October 2016 - Present).

Additional Comments: Faculty member has been the post commander for over five years.

The Judy Baar Topinka Charitable Foundation. (July 2015 - Present).

South Texas Chapter of the Healthcare Financial Management Association. (2010 - Present).

South Texas Chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives (STACHE). (2008 - Present).

Bohemian Lawyers Association of Chicago (BLAC). (2007 - Present).

Washington State Bar Association (WSBA). (2006 - Present).

US Supreme Court Bar. (January 27, 2003 - Present).

Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA). (1994 - Present).

American Bar Foundation (ABF). (1994 - 2019).

E. Service Honors and Awards:

Fellowship Recipient: Texas State University Service Learning Initiative, Texas State University Service Learning Program.
November 30, 2020 - Present

Additional Comments: This honor is the result of activities to get HA 4440, HA 4848, and HA 5840 Service Learning Certified and from teaching Service Learning philosophy is HA 4141 and HA 5191.

Award / Honor Recipient: Honorary Member of the US Army Medical Department Regiment, Army Medical Department Regiment.
April 1, 2014 - Present

Award / Honor Recipient: Order of The Noble Company of St. Mary of Walsingham, Rutherfod I Johnson Cardinale Conte De Sainte Animie, Vice Re Imperiale De Italia Nel Sacro Romano Impero, Patriarca Di S. Stefano.
December 22, 2018

Additional Comments: Promoted to Patriarchal Cursor on November 26, 2020.

Award / Honor Recipient: 2018 College Achievement Award for Excellence in Service, College of Health Professions, Texas State University.
August 24, 2018

Award / Honor Recipient: South Texas Chapter ACHE Board Member of the Year, South Texas Chapter ACHE Board of Directors.
November 1, 2014 - December 1, 2015

Award / Honor Recipient: Legion of Merit, US Army.
October 1, 1994 - March 1, 2014

Award / Honor Recipient: Army-Baylor University Distinguished Faculty Service Award.
2013

Award / Honor Recipient: Pontifical Equestrian Order of St. Gregory the Great, State of the Holey See.
May 10, 2013

Award / Honor Recipient: Army-Baylor University Distinguished Faculty Service Award, Army-Baylor Alumni Association.
August 1, 2012 - May 1, 2013

Award / Honor Recipient: Order of Military Medical Merit, Order of Military Medical Merit.
August 1, 2009

Award / Honor Recipient: Madigan Research Day Facilitator's Award, Madigan Army Medical Center's Office of Clinical Investigations.
April 1, 2007

Award / Honor Recipient: Honor, Grand Priory of the United States of American.
April 29, 2000

Award / Honor Recipient: Legion of Valor Bronze Cross for Achievement ROTC Award.
1990

Award / Honor Recipient: Senior 100 Honorary, University of Illinois.
1990

F. Service Grants and Contracts:

4. Submitted, but not Funded, Internal Service Grants and Contracts:

Topinka, Joseph Baar (Other), Percent Contribution: 0%. Office of Equity and Inclusion One Time Funding Request, Office of Equity and Inclusion, Texas State University, $2,000.00. (Submitted: December 7, 2018). Grant.
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