Dan Hammon

Background

About Dan Hammon

Mission-driven healthcare leader with 20+ years of progressive experience in transplant coordination, clinical operations, and organizational leadership. Registered Nurse (RN) and Certified Procurement Transplant Coordinator (CPTC) with a proven record of managing complex transplant cases, ensuring regulatory compliance (CMS, UNOS, OPTN, TJC), and driving quality/process improvement initiatives across diverse healthcare settings. Core strengths include: Program and operations management across transplant and critical care settings Regulatory compliance and readiness for CMS, OPTN/UNOS, and Joint Commission reviews Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement (QAPI) Building cross-functional collaboration between clinicians, administrators, and statewide partners Staff development, mentorship, and training program leadership Data-driven decision making, reporting, and resource optimization Key Impact: Directed 200+ donor management cases with 100% regulatory compliance Developed departmental performance systems increasing staff competency compliance by 40% Improved operational audit scores from 36% to 99% in six months Currently pursuing an MS in Nursing and Healthcare Management (Dec 2026) to expand leadership impact in health systems, strategy, and organizational excellence.