Faculty Profiles

Mileski, M., Mendoza Torres, A., Beauvais, B. M., Betancourt, J. A., Ramamonjiarivelo, Z. H., Topinka, J. B., … McClay, R. (2026). The role of artificial intelligence in enhancing quality of life in nursing homes: A rapid review. Healthcare, 14(11). https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare14111455

Mileski, M., Shapley, R. T., Beauvais, B. M., Topinka, J. B., Shanmugam, R., Betancourt, J. A., & McClay, R. (2025). The Utilization, Application, and Impact of Institutional Special Needs Plans (I-SNPs) in Nursing Facilities: A Rapid Review. Healthcare, 14(1). https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare14010071

Mileski, M., McClay, R., Kruse, C. S., Topinka, J. B., Heinemann, K. A., & Vargas, B. I. M. (2024). The use of serenity rooms and similar tools to improve the workplace during COVID-19: A rapid review. Nursing Reports. https://doi.org/10.3390/nursrep14010029

Topinka, J. B. (n.d.). Chapter 13.  Actions and Reports Required of Physicians in Treatment Situations. In ILLINOIS PRACTICE SERIES (2022 Edition, Vol. 21). Eagan, MN, United States: Thompson Reuters.

Betancourt, J. A., Stigler Granados, P. E., Pacheco, G. J., Reagan, J. K., Shanmugam, R., Topinka, J. B., … Fulton, L. V. (2021). Exploring Health Outcomes for U.S. Veterans Compared to Non-Veterans from 2003 to 2019. Healthcare, 9(604). https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare9050604

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

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. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare7010051

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

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.

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

Topinka, J. B., & Martel, A. (2018). Actions and Reports Required of Physicians in Treatment Situations. In The Law of Medical Practice in Illinois, 3d (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

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

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

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

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

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

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. Retrieved from https://www.ingentaconnect.com/contentone/aupha/jhae/2016/00000033/00000003/art00008

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 [Review of The Great Influenza:  The Epic Story of the Deadliest Plague in History, by J. Barry]. The The Journal of Legal Medicine. Milton Park, Abingdon, United Kingdom: Taylor and Francis Group.

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

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

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., 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.

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

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.