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Hudson Garrett Jr

President and Chief Executive OfficerCommunity Health Associates

Atlanta, GA

Member Since March 2024

Skills

Executive Leadership
Innovation & Growth
Public Speaking

About

Dr. Hudson Garrett is the President and CEO of Community Health Associates, an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of Louisville School of Medicine, and a Professor of Emergency Medical Services and Critical Care at Phoenix Education Group. He holds a Graduate Certificate in Infection Prevention and Infection Control from the University of South Florida. He has completed the Johns Hopkins Fellows Program in Hospital Epidemiology and Infection Control. He is a Distinguished Fellow and Practitioner in the National Academies of Practices. Dr. Garrett is a graduate of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) 13-month Global Patient Safety Fellowship with the and is a graduate of the IHI Patient Safety Executive Development Program. Dr. Garrett was awarded the prestigious Fellowship Designation by the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America in recognition of his work in infectious diseases and infection prevention and control and the Fellow Designation by the Infectious Diseases Society of America. He holds Fellows Status and Board Certification in Healthcare Management from the American College of Healthcare Executives. He is a frequent international lecturer in the areas of infectious diseases, healthcare-associated infections, outbreak response and prevention, and infection prevention and control. He holds Board Certifications in Patient Safety, Healthcare Quality, Patient Experience, Vascular Access, Antibiotic Stewardship, Prehospital Emergency Medicine, Tactical Medicine, as a Designated Infection Control Officer, Healthcare Materials and Resource Management, Infection Control, Long-Term Care Infection Control, in Flexible Endoscope Reprocessing, Critical Care Fundamentals, Healthcare Risk Management, Dental Infection Control, Healthcare Value Analysis, Healthcare Management, and as a Director of Nursing in Post-Acute Care and Infection Prevention and Control.

Published content

20 ways to prioritize professional development for maximum impact

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Feeling overwhelmed by all of your options for professional development? Here's how to select the most impactful business events, conferences, and training programs. Staying ahead in any industry requires continuous networking and education, but with countless options available, making the right choices can be challenging. It's important for you to focus on the events and programs that will provide the most value for your time and investment.  To help you navigate this decision-making process effectively, Fast Company Executive Board members share insights into determining the best bang for your buck when it comes to staying ahead. These tips can help you evaluate and select the best business events, conferences, and training programs to ensure you’re investing wisely in your professional development.

20 resources leaders use to stay ahead in their industries

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Here are the go-to resources of leaders who are rising above their competition. For leaders, staying ahead of the competition in your industry requires more than just hard work. It calls for the right resources that provide timely insights, foster continuous learning, and help you adapt to industry shifts. Are you looking for a new go-to resource? If so, Fast Company Executive Board members share their favorites below. Whether it’s a trusted publication, an analytics tool, or a community network, it can make the difference between keeping pace and setting the pace in today's market.

The imperative for interprofessional leadership in today's dynamic health care environment

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The complexity of health care, characterized by sophisticated treatments, advanced technology, and diverse patient needs, demands a collaborative approach to leadership.

Company details

Community Health Associates

Company bio

Community Health Associates, LLC's mission is to provide personalized, high-quality healthcare education, training, and boutique consulting for the healthcare sector. We are a full-service team of dedicated, experienced healthcare professionals who believe in working with our clients to maintain and improve their healthcare skills and knowledge. Our firm partners with healthcare providers and leaders, healthcare facilities, and medical device/pharmaceutical companies to develop innovative clinical solutions that address the Quintuple Aim across the healthcare continuum of care. Each of our staff members is board certified in their specialty and comes to our firm with years of experience in their area of specialty. Our CEO is a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives, American College of Healthcare Data Management, NADONA College of Fellows, Academy of Project Management, Society of Healthcare Epidemiology of American, and the Infectious Diseases Society of America. Community Health Associates has received numerous awards and accolades.

Industry

Corporate leadership

Area of focus

Health Care
Medical
Hospital

Company size

2 - 10