(KNZA)--Sabetha Community Hospital has announced the appointment of a new Chief Operating Officer.
According to a release from the hospital, Garrett Colglazier has been appointed to the newly formed position.
Hospital CEO Dr. James Longabaugh said he's excited to work alongside of Colglazier and see how he grows and develops within their organization.
Over the past seven years, Colglazier has served as the Health Information Management Director at Sabetha Community Hospital.
In his new role as Chief Operating Officer, the release says he will be responsible for assisting in strategic planning, reviewing, and approving expenditures, participation in quality assurance and risk management, assisting in recruitment and retention of staff as well as professional development of staff, just to name a few.
About the change in role, Colglazier said, “Over the last seven years at SCH, the Department Heads have been very supportive and helpful as we have worked together. I look forward to working more closely with them to help them achieve their departmental goals and overall becoming a bigger part of SCH.”
Colglazier grew up in Scranton, Kansas. He and his wife, Jessica, currently live in Holton with their two young boys, ages 2 and 9 months.
Outside of work, the release says Colglazier enjoys spending time with family, hunting, playing Chess, and playing his guitar.
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