Texas-based healthcare executive, consultant, and experienced hospital CEO helping health systems and boards strengthen clinical governance, quality oversight, and leadership capacity.
Experienced Hospital CEO & Chief Nursing Officer
DNP
Published Author & Researcher
20+ Years in Healthcare Entrepreneurship and Leadership
Dr. Tammy M. McGarity is a Texas-based healthcare executive, consultant, educator, and former hospital CEO with decades of leadership experience across health systems, hospital operations, and nursing practice. As President/CEO of both Competency Exchange and Clinical Advisory Team, she partners with healthcare organizations on clinical excellence, workforce development, patient safety, and organizational transformation — drawing on firsthand experience as a Chief Nursing Officer and hospital administrator with organizations including Kindred Healthcare, SemperCare, and Select Specialty Hospital.
Board Governance
Governance experience built on real operating results. Tammy brings CEO & CNO level judgement to clinical quality, risk, and strategy oversight at the board table.
Consulting Practice
Through Clinical Advisory Team and Competency Exchange, Tammy helps health systems build clinical excellence, strengthen frontline leadership, and navigate organizational change.
Publications & Thought Leadership
Author of the Frontline Nurse Leadership Development Curriculum and a published researcher shaping how healthcare organizations grow their next generation of leaders.
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American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) Conference 2025