Jim Blando

Ph.D. in Environmental Science, Rutgers University - UMDNJ, (1999)

M.H.S. in Environmental Health Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Johns Hopkins University, (1995)

B.S. in Environmental Science, Rutgers University, Cook College, (1992)

Expertise

Research Interests

Industrial hygiene and safety, air pollution, environmental and occupational health

Articles

Anson-Dwamena, R., Johnson, A., Bello, G., Adunlin, G. and Blando, J. (2024). Machine Learning as a Tool for Early Detection: A Focus on Late-Stage Colorectal Cancer across Socioeconomic Spectrums. Cancers 16 (3) , pp. 540.

Blando, J. and Szklo-Coxe, M. (2022). Response and rebuttal to “Comment on: Risk factors for workplace encounters with weapons by hospital employees” in Public Health in Practice; 3 (2022) 100256 by Chidinma Okani and Carmen Black. Public Health in Practice 4 , pp. 100304.

Blando, J., Allen, M. J., Galadima, H., Tolson, T., Akpinar-Elci, M. and Szklo-Coxe, M. (2022). Observations of Delayed Changes in Respiratory Function among Allergy Clinic Patients Exposed to Wildfire Smoke. . Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 19 (3) , pp. 1241.

Blando, J., Paul, C. and Szklo-Coxe, M. (2021). Risk factors for workplace encounters with weapons by hospital employees. . Public Health in Practice 2 , pp. 1-4.

Blando, J., Allen, M. J., Galadima, H., Tolson, T., Akpinar-Elci, M. and Szklo-Coxe, M. Observations of Delayed Changes in Respiratory Function among Allergy Clinic Patients Exposed to Wildfire Smoke. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 19 (1241).

Blando, J., Paul, C. and Szklo-Coxe, M. Risk factors for workplace encounters with weapons by hospital employees.. Public Health in Practice 2 , pp. 1-4.

Blando, J., Ridenour, M. and Hartley, D. Survey of workplace violence prevention programs in nursing homes. Journal of Healthcare Protection Management 37 (1) , pp. 100-113.

Desantis, D., Leser, K. and Blando, J. (2020). Assessment of Potassium Iodide Distribution Program for Nuclear Power Plant Emergencies in the Canadian-United States Border Region. . Journal of Emergency Management 18 (6) , pp. 499-509.

Blando, J., Ridenour, M. and Hartley, D. (2020). Surveys of workplace violence perceptions, prevention strategies, and prevalence of weapons in healthcare facilities. . Journal of Healthcare Protection Management 36 (2) , pp. 77-87.

Ridenour, M., Hendricks, S., Daniel, H. and Blando, J. (2019). New Jersey Home Health Care Aides Survey Results. Home Health Care Management & Practice 31 (3) , pp. 172 –178.

Blando, J., Cramer, R. J. and Szklo-Coxe, M. (2019). Hospital Security Programs and Policies related to Guns and Other Weapons. Journal of Healthcare Management.

Isibel, D., Bennington, L. K., Boshier, M., Stull, S., Blando, J. and McKinney (Claiborne), D. (2018). Building interprofessional student teams for impactful community service learning. Journal of Interprofessional Education & Practice, (12) , pp. 83-85.

Mishoe, S., Adams Tufts, K., Diggs, L., Blando, J., McKinney (Claiborne), D., Hoch, J. and Walker, M. (2018). Health professions students’attitudes toward teamwork before and after an interprofessional education co-curricular experience. Journal of Research in Interprofessional Practice and Education 8 (1) , pp. 1-16.

Ridenour, M., Hendricks, S., Hartley, D. and Blando, J. Workplace violence against home-health aides. Home Health Care Management & Practice.

Ridenour, M., Hendricks, S., Hartley, D. and Blando, J. (2017). Workplace violence and training required by new legislation among NJ nurses. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 59 (4) , pp. e35 - e40.

Blando, J., Nocera, M., Ridenour, M. and Hartley, D. (2017). Workplace violence and hospital security programs: regulatory compliance, program benchmarks, and innovation.. Journal of Healthcare Protection Management 33 (1) , pp. 89 - 105.

Blando, J., Ridenour, M., Hartley, D. and Nocera, M. (2017). Hospital security director background, opinions, and the implementation of security programs. Journal of Applied Security Research 12 (4) , pp. 497-511.

Blando, J., Nguyen, M., Sheth-Chandra, M. and Akpinar-Elci, M. (2015). Virginia Air Quality: Trends, Exposure, and Respiratory Health Impacts. Virginia Journal of Science 66 (3) , pp. 371-388.

Akpinar-Elci, M., Coomansingh, K., Blando, J. and Mark, L. (2015). Household Bush Burning Practice and Related Respiratory Symptoms in Grenada, The Caribbean. Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association 65 (9) , pp. 1148-1152.

Nguyen-Feng, V., Baydoun, H., McShane, M. K. and Blando, J. (2015). Disparities in hospital services utilization among patients with mental health issues: A statewide example examining insurance status and race factors from 1999-2010.. Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice 8 (2) , pp. 89-101.

Blando, J. D., Ridenour, M., Hartley, D. and Casteel, C. (2014). Barriers to effective implementation of programs for workplace violence prevention in hospitals. . On-Line Journal of Issues in Nursing (OJIN) , pp. Issue 50 .

Nguyen, V., Feng, S., Babbar, S., Rankins-Galloway, N. and Blando, J. (2014). Hot yoga establishments in local communities serving pregnant women: a pilot study on the health implications of its practice and environmental conditions. Journal of Environmental Health 77 (3) , pp. 8-13.

Blando, J. D. (2014). Violent Patients, Abusive Staff: A Summary of Unpublished . Nursing in the 21st Century 1 (3) , pp. 64-74.

Blando, J., Shou-En, L., G., H., Yong, L. and Elizabeth, M. (2013). Variability and trajectory of multiple blood lead measures among construction and manufacturing workers. Occupational and Environmental Medicine 70 , pp. 774-781.

Blando, J., Antoine, N. and Lefkowitz, D. (2013). Lead-based paint awareness, work practices, and compliance during residential construction and renovation. Journal of Environmental Health.

Blando, J., O'Hagan, E., Casteel, C., Nocera, M. A. and Peek-Asa, C. (2013). Impact of hospital security programmes and workplace aggression on nurse perceptions of safety.. Journal of nursing management 21 (3) , pp. 491-8.

Blando, J., O’Hagan, E., Casteel, C., Nocera, M. and Peek-Asa, C. (2012). Impact of Hospital Security Programs and Workplace Aggression on Nurse Perceptions of Safety. Journal of Nursing Management.

Nguyen, V., McShane, M. K., Baydoun, H. and Blando, J. Disparities in mental healthcare by race and insurance status. Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice 8 (2) , pp. 89-101.

Blando, J., McGreevy, K., O’Hagan, E., Worthington, K., Valiante, D., Nocera, M., Casteel, C. and Peek-Asa, C. (2012). Emergency department security programs, community crime, and employee assaults. J Emergency Medicine 42 (3) , pp. 329–338.

Blando, J., McGreevy, K., O'Hagan, E., Worthington, K., Valiante, D., Nocera, M., Casteel, C. and Peek-Asa, C. (2012). Emergency department security programs, community crime, and employee assaults.. The Journal of emergency medicine 42 (3) , pp. 329-38.

Blando, J., Leonard, B., Viann, N., Diaz, R. and Jeng, H. (2012). Anthropogenic Climate Change and Allergic Diseases. Atmosphere 3 , pp. 200-212.

Blando, J., Schill, D., De La Cruz, M., Zhang, J. and Zhang, L. (2010). Bromopropane exposure among New Jersey dry cleaners as a result of the pending ban on perchloroethylene (PERC). Air & Waste Management Association 60 (9) , pp. 1049–1056.

Blando, J., Schill, D. P., De La Cruz, M. P., Zhang, L. and Zhang, J. (2010). Preliminary study of propyl bromide exposure among New Jersey dry cleaners as a result of a pending ban on perchloroethylene.. Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association (1995) 60 (9) , pp. 1049-56.

Casteel, C., Peek-Asa, C., Nocera, M., Smith, J. B., Blando, J., Goldmacher, S., O’Hagan, E., Valiante, D. and Harrison, R. (2009). Hospital employee assault rates before and after enactment of the California Hospital Safety and Security Act. Annals of epidemiology 19 (2) , pp. 125–133.

Peek-Asa, C., Casteel, C., Allareddy, V., Nocera, M., Goldmacher, S., OHagan, E., Blando, J., Valiante, D., Gillen, M. and Harrison, R. (2009). Workplace violence prevention programs in psychiatric units and facilities. Archives of psychiatric nursing 23 (2) , pp. 166–176.

Blando, J., Robertson, C. and Bresnitz, E. (2008). Communicating information in an emergency preparedness pill distribution campaign.. Biosecur Bioterror 6 (1) , pp. 57-65.

Blando, J., Robertson, C., Pearl, K., Dixon, C., Valcin, M. and Bresnitz, E. (2007). Evaluation of potassium iodide prophylaxis knowledge and nuclear emergency preparedness: New Jersey 2005. American journal of public health 97 (Supplement_1) , pp. S100–S102.

Blando, J., Robertson, C. and Bresnitz, E. (2007). Final Report: Assessment of Potassium Iodide (KI) Distribution Campaign and Emergency Response Around New Jersey’s Nuclear Power Facilities. Trenton, NJ: New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services.

Peek-Asa, C., Casteel, C., Allareddy, V., Nocera, M., Goldmacher, S., OHagan, E., Blando, J., Valiante, D., Gillen, M. and Harrison, R. (2007). Workplace violence prevention programs in hospital emergency departments. Journal of occupational and environmental medicine 49 (7) , pp. 756–763.

Blando, J., Lefkowitz, D., Valiante, D., Gerwel, B. and Bresnitz, E. (2007). Survey of current lead use, handling, hygiene, and contaminant controls among New Jersey Industries. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, 4 (8) , pp. 539 - 546.

Blando, J., Robertson, C., Pearl, K., Dixon, C., Valcin, M. and Bresnitz, E. (2007). Evaluation of KI Prophylaxis Knowledge and Nuclear Emergency Preparedness — New Jersey, 2005. American Journal of Public Health. 97 (Supp 1) , pp. S100-S102.

Blando, J. and Cohn, P. (2004). Exposure and health risk from swimming in outdoor pools contaminated by Trichloroethylene. Human and Ecological Risk Assessment 10 (4) , pp. 717–731.

Blando, J., Porcja, R. J. and Turpin, B. J. (2001). Issues in the quantitation of functional groups by FTIR spectroscopic analysis of impactor-collected aerosol samples. Aerosol Science & Technology 35 (5) , pp. 899–908.

Blando, J., Porcja, R. J., Li, T., Bowman, D., Lioy, P. J. and Turpin, B. J. (1998). Secondary formation and the Smoky Mountain organic aerosol: An examination of aerosol polarity and functional group composition during SEAVS. Environmental science & technology 32 (5) , pp. 604–613.

Conference Proceeding

Lefkowitz, D. and Blando, J. (2004). Development and validation of a mailed survey of chemical exposure The 132nd Annual Meeting.

Presentations

Galadima, H., Bello, G., Anson-Dwamena, R. and Blando, J. (November 8, 2022). Using machine learning to identify influential contextual factors of late-stage diagnosis among early-onset colorectal cancer Poster Presented at the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting & Expo, , November 8, 2022. Boston, MA.

Blando, J., Allen, M. J., Galadima, H., Tolson, T., Akpinar-Elci, M. and Szklo-Coxe, M. (June 14, 2021). Delayed respiratory response to wildfire smoke Oral Presentation Annual Conference Virtual.

Blando, J., Allen, M. J., Galadima, H., Tolson, T., Akpinar-Elci, M. and Szklo-Coxe, M. (May 12, 2021). Delayed respiratory response to wildfire smoke Oral Presentation Annual workshop virtual.

Blando, J. D., Allen, M., Galadima, H., Tolson, T., Akpinar, M. and Szklo-Coxe, M. (April 21, 2021). Delayed respiratory response to wildfire smoke Oral Presentation US Navy Professional Development Conference virtual, worldwide.

Blando, J., Ridenour, M. and Hartley, D. (September 1, 2020). Surveys of Workplace Violence Prevention Programs in Healthcare Facilities Oral Presentation International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) annual conference virtual.

Blando, J., Gabaldon, A., Galadima, H., Szklo-Coxe, M., Akpinar-Elci, M. and Tolson, T. (April 7, 2020). Impact of wildfires on respiratory health Oral Presentation United States Navy, Professional Development Symposium virtual - global.

Blando, J. (February 13, 2020). Workplace Violence Oral Presentation The Civic Leadership Forum Chesapeake, VA.

Galadima, H., Blando, J., Adunlin, G. and Lawali, M. (September 20, 2019). ulti-modal estimation of causal influences of environmental agents on colorectal cancer in an understudied population Oral Presentation 12th AACR Conference on The Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved San Francisco, CA, .

Blando, J., Kramer, R. and Szklo-Coxe, M. (September 19, 2019). Hospital Security Programs and Policies related to Guns and Other Weapons Oral Presentation Virginia Department of Health, Injury and Violence Prevention Collaborative Network Meeting Charlottesville, VA.

Blando, J., Ridenour, M., Hartley, D. and Nocera, M. (September 19, 2019). Workplace Violence Prevention Programs in Healthcare Oral Presentation Virginia Injury and Violence Prevention Collaborative Network Meeting Charlottesville, VA.

Ridenour, M., Hartley, D., Hendricks, S. and Blando, J. (May , 2019). Workplace Violence Legislation Evaluation Synopsis Oral Presentation Work, Stress, and Health Philadelphia, PA.

Blando, J. (April 10, 2019). Psychiatric services, metal detectors, and organizational factors associated with the frequency of weapons confiscation in healthcare facilities Oral Presentation United States Navy, Professional Development Symposium, Virtual global presentation, virtual - global.

Ngyuen, M., Blando, J., Akpinar-Elci, M. and Olayinka, N. (November 13, 2018). Predictors of Asthma Attacks and Asthma Health Care Utilization in Asthmatic Adults in New Jersey After a Natural Disaster Event Oral Presentation APHA Annual Meeting San Diego, CA.

Nguyen, M., Blando, J., Akpinar-Elci, M. and Olayinka, N. (October 25, 2018). Predictors of asthma attacks and asthma related health-care utilization in asthmatic adults in New Jersey after hurricane Sandy Oral Presentation MASS A&WMA Annual workshop New Brunswick, NJ.

Ridenour, M., Hartley, D., Blando, J. and Nocera, M. (May 18, 2018). Assessing Impact of Legislation to Provide Training & Prevent Workplace Violence among NJ Home Healthcare Aides Oral Presentation Symposium to Advance Total Worker Health Bethesda, MD.

Blando, J., Cramer, R. J. and Szklo-Coxe, M. (April 23, 2018). Hospital Security Programs and Policies related to Guns and Other Weapons Oral Presentation United States Navy, Professional Development Symposium virtual.

Blando, J. (March 1, 2018). Environmental and Occupational Health Briefing for High School Students in the Virginia Beach Health Academy Lecture This is Public Health Norfolk, VA.

Blando, J. (January 18, 2018). Interprofessional Environmental and Occupational Health (EOH) Briefing for Clinical Professionals Lecture Medical School Seminar Norfolk, VA.

Blando, J., Ridenour, M., Hartley, D. and Nocera, M. (May 5, 2017). Workplace Violence Prevention Programs in Healthcare Oral Presentation Tidewater AIHA Professional Development Conference Hampton, VA.

Blando, J., Ridenour, M., Hartley, D. and Nocera, M. (April 26, 2017). Workplace Violence Prevention Programs in Healthcare Oral Presentation US Navy Professional Development Symposia virtual.

Moore, B., Underwood, D. and Blando, J. (April 21, 2017). Air Quality During the Dismal Swamp Wildfires: Potential Impacts Poster Virginia Public Health Association Annual Meeting Richmond, VA.

Blando, J. (June 15, 2016). Assessment of workplace violence prevention in hospitals Oral Presentation Monthly meeting seminars Virginia Beach, VA.

Blando, J., Nguyen, M., Sheth-Chandra, M. and Akpinar-Elci, M. (April 6, 2016). Virginia Air Quality: Trends, Exposure, and Respiratory Health Impacts Oral Presentation 27th annual VMI Environment Virginia Symposium Lexington, VA.

Hopkins, R. and Blando, J. (September 30, 2015). The Determination of Volatile Organic Compounds During Refueling at Gasoline Service Stations Poster Region VI 29th Annual American Society of Safety Engineers Professional Development Conference Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Sheth-Chandra, M., Blando, J., Akpinar-Elci, M. and Nguyen, M. (August 10, 2015). Performing longitudinal cost analyses on hospital admissions and emergency visits for patients with prostate cancer Oral Presentation American Statistical Society Seattle, Washington.

Ridenour, M., Hartley, D., Hendricks, S., Blando, J. and Casteel, C. (August 5, 2015). New Jersey Nurse Survey on Violence Training Oral Presentation NIOSH Intramural Science Meeting Cincinnati, OH.

Blando, J., Nguyen, M., Sheth-Chandra, M. and Akpinar-Elci, M. (June 23, 2015). Virginia Air Quality: Trends, Exposure, and Respiratory Health Impacts Oral Presentation annual meeting of the Air & Waste Management Association Raleigh, NC.

Blando, J., Nguyrn, M., Sheth-Chandra, M. and Akpinar-Elci, M. (May 21, 2015). Virginia Air Quality: Trends, Exposure, and Respiratory Health Impacts. Oral Presentation Virginia Academy of Science Environmental Symposium Harrisonburg, VA.

Blando, J., Ridenour, M., Hartley, D. and Casteel, C. (March 13, 2015). Barriers to effective implementation of programs for workplace violence prevention in hospitals Oral Presentation 23nd Annual Joint Safety & Health Conference, United States Navy virtual.

Blando, J. D., Ridenour, M., Hartley, D. and Casteel, C. (October 23, 2014). Barriers to effective implementation of programs for workplace violence prevention in hospitals Oral Presentation International Conference on Violence in the Health Sector Miami, Fl.

Blando, J. D., Ridenour, M., Hartley, D. and Casteel, C. (June 3, 2014). Barriers to effective implementation of programs for workplace violence prevention in hospitals. Poster Annual Meeting of the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) San Antonio, Texas.

Blando, J., Schill, D., De La Cruz, P., Zhang, L. and Zhang, J. (March 11, 2014). PERC Ban among Dry Cleaners Leads to 1-Bromopropane Exposures with Alternative “Green” Solvent Oral Presentation Annual Joint Safety Health Professional Development Conference virtual conference.

Nguyen, V., Feng, S., Babbar, S., Rankins-Galloway, N., Fraiser, P. and Blando, J. (November 15, 2013). Prenatal Hot Yoga and Health: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs and Ambient Air Measurements Oral Presentation Tidewater Chapter Professional Development Conference Norfolk, VA.

Blando, J., Lu, S., Gu, H., Lin, Y. and Marshall, E. (November 15, 2013). Variability and trend of multiple blood lead measures among construction and manufacturing workers Oral Presentation Tidewater Chapter Professional Development Conference Norfolk, VA.

Nguyen, V., Feng, S., Babbar, S., Calloway-Rankins, N. and Blando, J. (September 16, 2013). Prenatal Hot Yoga and Health: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs and Ambient Air Measurements. Poster 10th Annual Women's Health Research Conference: Optimizing Women’s Health Through a Life Course Approach Minneapolis, MN.

Blando, J., Lu, S., Gu, H., Lin, Y. and Elizabeth, M. (May 20, 2013). Variability and trend of multiple blood lead measures among construction and manufacturing workers Oral Presentation AICHe Montreal, Quebec Canada.

Nguyen, V., Babbar, S., Rankins, N. and Blando, J. (October 29, 2012). Perceptions of pre-natal hot yoga Poster Annual Meeting San Francisco, CA.

Blando, J. (June 11, 2012). Air Pollution and Public Health: Climate Change and Energy Demand Oral Presentation Regionnal Community Meeting Norfolk, VA.

Blando, J., O’Hagan, E., Casteel, C., Nocera, M. and Peek-Asa, C. (June 4, 2012). Impact of Hospital Security Programs and Workplace Aggression on Nurse Perceptions of Safety Poster Annual meeting Omaha, Nebraska.

Lu, S., Lin, Y., Marshall, B., Gu, H. and Blando, J. (June 4, 2012). Variability and trajectory of multiple blood lead measures among construction and manufacturing workers Oral Presentation Annual Meeting Omaha, Nebraska.

Blando, J. (April 20, 2012). Air Pollution and Public Health: Where have we been and where are we going? Keynote/Plenary Address Annual meeting Richmond, VA.

Blando, J., Yacykewych, D. and Robson, M. (March 20, 2012). Utilization of Poison Control Center data and local health department infrastructure to address improper use of PPE among migrant workers: A proposed approach Poster Personal Protective Technology Lab Stakeholder Meeting Pittsburgh, PA.

Nguyen, V., Baydoun, H., McShane, M. K. and Blando, J. (March 16, 2012). Evaluation of mental health policies by payer status and race Poster Annual Meeting of the American Psychology-Law Society: Division 41 San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Blando, J., Antoine, N. and Lekowitz, D. (November 18, 2011). Lead-based paint awareness, work practices, and compliance during residential construction and renovation Oral Presentation Professional Development Conference Norfolk, VA.

Blando, J. (September 27, 2011). Research career alternatives to academia for PhD. Students: Applied research in government and private industry Oral Presentation Graduate Student Association Seminar Series presented via video conference.

Blando, J., Antoine, N. and Lekowitz, D. (September 22, 2011). Awareness of residential lead-based paint hazards and behaviors among contractors and residents Oral Presentation Dean's Seminar Norfolk, VA.

Blando, J., Schill, D., De la Cruz, M., Zhang, L. and Zhang, J. (June 23, 2011). Preliminary Study of Propyl Bromide Exposure among New Jersey Dry Cleaners as a Result of a Pending Ban on Perchloroethylene Oral Presentation Annual meeting Orlando, FL.

Blando, J., Antoine, N. and Lefkowitz, D. (June 14, 2011). Awareness of residential lead-based paint hazards and behaviors among contractors and residents Oral Presentation Annual Meeting Pittsburgh, PA.

Nguyen, V. and Blando, J. (April 29, 2011). Discrepancies in revenue generation and charges of mental health disorders as compared to other ailments by primary payer Poster Annual Meeting Richmond, VA.

Antoine, N. and Blando, J. (April 29, 2011). Knowledge, Attitude, and Belief Survey of Renovation Contractors and the general Public regarding lead paint hazards Poster Annual Meeting Richmond, VA.

Blando, J., Schill, D., De La Cruz, M., Zhang, L. and Zhang, J. (April 8, 2011). Preliminary Study of Propyl Bromide Exposure among New Jersey Dry Cleaners as a Result of a Pending Ban on Perchloroethylene Oral Presentation Spring Professional Development Conference Hampton, VA.

Blando, J., Robertson, C. and Bresnitz, E. (February 28, 2011). Evaluation of KI Prophylaxis Distribution Program for Nuclear Emergency Preparedness Oral Presentation NAS IOM panel on emergency preparedness Washington, D.C..

Blando, J., Robertson, C. and Bresnitz, E. (January 11, 2011). Evaluation of KI Prophylaxis and Nuclear Emergency Preparedness Among the General Public and Emergency Responders Keynote/Plenary Address Public Health Emergency Medical Countermeasures Enterprise Workshop Washingtion, DC.

Blando, J., Schill, D., De La Cruz, M., Zhang, L. and Zhang, J. (October 12, 2010). Preliminary Study of Propyl Bromide Exposure among New Jersey Dry Cleaners as a Result of a Pending Ban on Perchloroethylene Oral Presentation Public Health Steering Committee Northampton, MA.

• 2021: Lyman A. Ripperton Environmental Educator Award , Air & Waste Management Association
• 2002: USEPA Clean Air Excellence Award, United States Environmental Protection Agency