Tara Hall
Deputy Commanding Officer at Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center- Claim this Profile
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Congratulations on your new assignment. I am sure it will be challenging and rewarding at the same time. Jim
Jim Federline
Congratulations on your new assignment. I am sure it will be challenging and rewarding at the same time. Jim
Jim Federline
Congratulations on your new assignment. I am sure it will be challenging and rewarding at the same time. Jim
Jim Federline
Congratulations on your new assignment. I am sure it will be challenging and rewarding at the same time. Jim
Credentials
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REHS
National Environmental Health Association
Experience
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Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center
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Hospitals and Health Care
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100 - 200 Employee
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Deputy Commanding Officer
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Sep 2023 - Present
Deputy Commanding Officer for an Army Medical Center consisting of 3 subordinate battalion commands, 1 MFGI site, 4 external clinics, and 49 specialty and subspecialty clinics providing the full spectrum of tertiary medical care to 42,000 beneficiaries. Chief of staff coordinating the efforts of 4 colonel level deputy commanders responsible for: leadership and welfare for over 3000 civilian, military and voluntary staff members; execution of a $260 million operating budget; Graduate Medical Education and Clinical Nursing Education, as well as medical MOS qualifying training; and the medical readiness of nearly 10,000 Soldiers, Sailors, and Airman. Synchronizes staff coordination with subordinate commands, garrison/tenant activities, and higher headquarters; assumes command of the MEDCEN in absence of the commander, and additional requirements as delegated by the Commander. Show less
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Chief of Staff
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Jul 2022 - Aug 2023
Serves as the Chief of Staff for Medical Readiness Command, East (MRC, East), the Army's largest health command overseeing a $150M operating budget for 18 subordinate organizations, resourcing over 230 medical, dental, public health and veterinary facilities across 26 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guantanamo Bay with over 17K assigned. Serves as the principal advisor to the MRC, East Senior Executive. Directly supervises and synchronizes the MRC, East Assistant Chiefs of Staff and special staff delivering the full spectrum of direction and support to all subordinate organizations for Human Resources, Operations, Logistics, Signal, Financial and Contracting, Legal, Support Operations, Recovery Care, Mobilization, EO/EEO, Auditing and Inspector General. Key Initiatives and Accomplishments: • Synchronized activities across a staff providing actionable guidance and staff support to senior executive leader in Army medicine. • Oversaw the workforce shaping and reduction in force mitigation measures during transformation of the headquarters and set conditions for the transition of over 11k Department of the Army Civilian employees to the Defense Health Agency. • Directed staff support to a MEDCOM level staff assistance visit encompassing 2 major installations, 4 commands, and Army Navy and Air Force elements in the National Capital Region. • Oversaw the development of the Knowledge Management Working Groups, Knowledge Management Steering Committee and Knowledge Management Strategy responsible for effectively integrating the staff and processes to support the commander’s decision-making requirements. • Organized, directed and synchronized the staff into cross-functional teams to develop a 3-5 year campaign plan setting priorities for resourcing and action in support of higher headquarters mission and vision across 5 campaign objectives. Show less
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Chief Executive Officer (Commander)
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Jun 2020 - Jun 2022
Served as the Chief Executive Officer for an Army medical treatment facility comprised of 17 facilities and 800 healthcare professionals to maximize health and wellness through the delivery of safe, quality healthcare in a fast-paced ambulatory care environment ensuring a coordinated patient-centered experience for nearly 100,000 patients across the full spectrum of outpatient care including primary care, mental health, clinical specialty and support services and health promotion and wellness. As the senior medical advisor to the Ft. Jackson Senior Commander, efficiently executed a $95M budget through comprehensive healthcare operations. Communicated the vision and built consensus with community stakeholders shaping the community and regional healthcare market. Served as Director, National Disaster Medical System Federal Coordinating Center (FCC) and Director of Health Services for a health service support area that covered all of South Carolina for the Department of the Army. Served as the Director of the Central South Carolina Market under the Defense Health Agency. Coached and mentored subordinate leaders to inspire teams to exceed the standard and reach full potential. Key Initiatives and Accomplishments: • Established the Defense Health Agency’s Central South Carolina Market and served as the Market Director. Facilitated the sharing of patients, staff and budget to support an additional patient population of over 32,000. • Directed process improvement projects to overhaul pharmacy operations resulting in a 95% decrease in pharmacy waiting times and improvement in patient satisfaction to a record high of 93.4%. This model is being looked at for replication across the Defense Health enterprise as a best practice. • Led the 15 month change management and strategic planning process for the implementation of a new electronic health record while sustaining practices that resulted in Joint Commission accreditation Show less
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Chief Operating Officer (Deputy Commanding Officer)
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May 2019 - May 2020
Served as the Chief Operating Officer for an Army Medical Center consisting 3 subordinate organizations, 1 mobilization site, 4 external clinics, and 49 specialty and subspecialty clinics providing the full spectrum of tertiary medical care to 42,000 beneficiaries; chief of staff coordinated the efforts of 4 deputy commanders, responsible for the: leadership and welfare for over 3000 civilian, military and voluntary staff members; execution of a $260 million operating budget; Graduate Medical Education and Clinical Nursing Education, as well as multiple medical technician qualifying training; and the medical readiness of nearly 10,000 Soldiers, Sailors, and Airman; synchronized staff coordination with subordinate commands, garrison/tenant activities, and higher headquarters. Key Initiatives and Accomplishments: • She synchronized the ongoing efforts across the healthcare to ensure coordinated efforts in the COVID-19 pandemic response. • Facilitated the orderly and phased planning and execution of the reduction of services and recovery operations to resume delivery of critical healthcare functions to the enrolled beneficiaries. • Directly responsible for critical revisions of DDEAMC strategic governance streamlining the structures of 44 boards and committees reducing the administrative burden on leaders while allowing for expeditious decision-making on critical initiatives and to ensure alignment with TJC elements of performance. • Solidified partnerships with the Veterans Administration and Civilian Healthcare facilities by establishing regional executive boards to synchronize healthcare efforts for veterans. Show less
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U.S. Army Medical Command
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Military and International Affairs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Deputy Chief Of Staff
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Aug 2018 - Apr 2019
Served as the Deputy Chief of Staff and Troop Commander for the US Army Medical Command. Responsible for the administration of a headquarters of over 3,000 employees and six major subordinate commands expending $11.5B annually and supporting healthcare delivery services to 1.8 million beneficiaries worldwide. As Troop Commander, responsible for the training and discipline of 300 military personnel in the organization. Provided supervisory and administrative support to the Special Staff, including Staff Judge Advocate, Reserve Affairs, Public Affairs and the Congressional Affairs Contact Office. Oversaw the administration and approval of service contracts for the organization and served as designated official to communicate with the union representing the organization’s bargaining unit employee. Key Initiatives and Accomplishments: • Established routine processes and procedures to facilitate efficient and effective administrative management for OTSG/MEDCOM staff. • Enabled the development of virtual platforms and methods to reduce the impact of time and distance on staff actions and personnel management. • Translated senior leader direction and guidance to action officers and expertly articulated the context of the strategic environment to ensure a shared understanding. • Shifted the command culture from one of investigations and individual competition to one of collaboration focused on “our” results. Show less
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Director, Commander's Initiatives Group and Special Assistant to The Army Surgeon General
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Jun 2017 - Aug 2018
Served as on the Director, Commander's Initiative Group (CIG) and special assistant for The Army Surgeon General (TSG) and Commanding General (CG), U.S. Army Medical Command. Provided unfiltered analysis of the strategic landscape, consultation, and recommendations for to develop strategic initiatives. Designed and shaped strategic innovation and engagements in the areas of health and healthcare in order to guide and inform Commander's intent for staff planning, preparation, execution and assessment that ensured relevancy of Army Medicine plans in support of Army strategy. Included analysis of global health and healthcare trends in technology, research, public health and innovation; analysis of the global geopolitical, social and economic environments; and analysis of global military strategy as it pertains to health and healthcare delivery. Key Initiatives and Accomplishments: • • Not only served as primary speechwriter to CG/TSG, but also provided oversight, guidance and strategic direction to Army Medicine engagements to ensure a synchronized engagement plan across the enterprise. • Developed over 75 products for CG/TSG's use during engagements and presentations and coordinated nearly 20 command visits in support of the CG/TSG vision, nested with Army and Department of Defense strategic documents. • Shaped and provided editorial expertise to publish the 2018 Army Medicine Campaign Plan and ensured it was incorporated into all enterprisewide engagements, remarks and briefings. • Provided independent, critical and innovative analysis of the strategic environment to support decision-making of TSG/CG MEDCOM in areas of special interest or strategic significance. Dedicated to being trustworthy and dependable and focused on being forthcoming and candid, with an inquisitive mind that is dedicated to critical thinking and creative problem solving. Show less
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Special Assistant to the Director of the Army Staff
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Mar 2016 - May 2017
Served as a Special Assistant to the Director of the Army Staff in the Executive Communications and Control Directorate, Office of the Chief of Staff, Army. Assigned, coordinated and tracked actions related to human resources and medical support from the Army senior leadership to include the Secretary of the Army and the Chief of Staff of the Army. Key Initiatives and Accomplishments: • Hand selected to support Army Senior Leadership, organized over 100 meetings and processed over 300 taskings to support the requirements of the Headquarters, Department of the Army. • Managed the largest portfolio of customers, including medical, chaplain, equal opportunity, sexual harassment and assault, and personnel support. • Directly responsible for planning and executing meetings and translating verbal guidance from Army Senior Leaders into actional tasks for the Army Staff and the Department of the Army Secretariat. Show less
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US Army Medical Department
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United States
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Medical Practices
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Commander's Initiatives Group
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Aug 2015 - Jan 2016
Served as a member of Commander's Initiative Group (CIG). Provided analysis, consultation, and recommendations that directly supported Army Medicine and strategic initiatives. Key Initiatives and Accomplishments: • Led a diverse group of medical professionals from across Army Medicine to review, analyze and provide feedback on talent management processes leading to the development of a robust talent management strategy. • Provided detailed and unfiltered analysis and expertise to guide development of several strategic initiatives and policy reforms to increase the flexibility and agility of Army Medicine in the future. Many of these recommendations have since been codified by Congress in the annual National Defense Authorization Act. • Prepared briefings and trip books to support The Army Surgeon General during routine trips to subordinate organizations around the world. • Drafted remarks for senior Army Medicine leaders for engagements with industry, Department of Defense, and government agencies and other public speaking forums. Show less
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Chief Executive Officer (Commander)
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Jul 2013 - Jul 2015
Served as the Chief Executive Officer for an Army medical treatment facility responsible for providing healthcare services to an enrolled population of over 9,500 with an annual budget of $8.5M and a staff of over 130 medical professionals. Served as an advisor on medical issues and medical readiness requirements for the Army’s Joint and Multinational Training Center. Managed the delivery of Primary and Specialty Care to include Pediatrics, Optometry, Physical Therapy, Social Work and Behavioral Health for the local community. Key Initiatives and Accomplishments: • Successfully led organization to recognition as a National Committee for Quality Assurance Level 3 Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH). This home was recognized by the Army as the best in Europe. • Served as medical advisor the Commander, Joint Multinational Training Center and Joint Multinational Readiness Center ensuring coordination of medical resources for a diverse set of rotational units in the Army’s largest overseas training center and a key enabler to Army operations in Europe and NATO. • Improved patient satisfaction from 89% to over 95% during first six months through innovative changes in marketing, communication and patient experience management. • Realigned organization leadership to create an Ancillary Services Director resulting in better support and resourcing and improving productivity and patient satisfaction as well as staff satisfaction and talent management. • Created a vision for enhanced integration into the community by increasing outreach into the “white space” of patients through involvement in local activities, communication and relationship with supported units and emphasis on health living and prevention services. Show less
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United States Army Human Resources Command
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United States
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Armed Forces
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100 - 200 Employee
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Assignment Manager - Human Resources
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Jun 2010 - Jul 2013
Managed the total life cycle career development of approximately 975 professionals within the behavioral health and preventive medicine sciences fields. Performed career management activities in the following areas: officer assignments, counseling, classification, accessions, retention, board certification and special pay actions, professional education and training and personnel actions. Key Initiatives and Accomplishments: • Meticulously managed through careful coordination, robust communication and decisive action, assigned population and ensured assignment distribution best supported current operational priorities for these high demand professionals. • Led a team of diverse professionals from multiple agencies across the Army to develop a consolidated standard process to recruit and select applicants for the Uniformed Service University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) Clinical Psychology Doctoral program which allowed the USUHS board to select the best applicants from all sources. • Reformed the processes for determining training and special pay service obligations and accountability and ensure requests and agreements were processed efficiently and obligations were documented accurately in the system of record. • Nominated and selected as the Fort Knox Equal Employment Opportunity Quality Manager of the Year in 2012 Show less
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Chief, Environmental Health and Regional Consultant
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Oct 2008 - Jun 2010
Developed and provided environmental health program guidance and technical support to nine military installations within the southeast region. Organized and led an interdisciplinary team of administrators and clinicians in the development of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center Comprehensive Infectious Disease Response Plan. Key Initiatives and Accomplishments: • Evaluated and updated Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center’s (DDEAMC) Comprehensive Infectious Disease Response Plan which included smallpox, SARS, anthrax and pandemic influenza. • Partnered with DDEAMC operations to plan and executed 2 pandemic influenza tabletop exercises to ensure installation and medical readiness. This plan proved integral during the H1N response efforts during the 2009 outbreak and postured the organization to respond effectively to the COVID 19 pandemic years later. • Served as the officer-in-charge of the regional Smart-NBC team. Coordinated training and exercises with the DDEAMC decontamination team to ensure members were proficient in decontamination skills. • Selected by Army Environmental Health Leaders to serve on the team developing the Global Environmental Health Management System and Balanced Scorecard for the Army. • Led the DDEAMC Environment of Care team for successful evaluation by The Joint Commission. • Chosen by DDEAMC leadership to guide a multi-disciplinary team tasked with the concept development and staffing of the “Warrior Fortitude Center” intended to provide multi-faceted care for wounded warriors suffering from chronic pain and subsequent addiction, with the goal of returning to full duty. Show less
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Chief, Preventive Medicine and Force Health Protection, Multi-National Corps-Iraq (MNC-I)
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Oct 2007 - Oct 2008
Responsible for recommending, reviewing and implementing force health protection plans, policies, and programs for over 150,000 coalition and US forces, detained personnel, contractors, civilians and third country nationals in the Iraqi theater of operations. Key Initiatives and Accomplishments: • Executed the operational force health protection programs to enhance combat readiness of Coalition Forces in Iraq. • Interfaced with Corps, Division and Iraqi Security Force personnel to ensure key programs were integrated and coordinated in support of the mission. • Spearheaded the first theater implementation plan for environmental exposure documentation in accordance with Department of Defense directives. • Served as chairperson of the MNC-I Water Quality Board charged with the synchronization of all activities for potable and non-potable water throughout Iraq Theater of Operations. • Organized the Iraq Ministry of Defense Preventive Medicine Working Group, a critical step to help the Iraqi Ministry of Defense develop strategic goals and priorities and to translate these into operational objectives for the Iraqi Ground Forces Command.. • Developed an implementation plan for meeting occupational and environmental health site assessments documentation that was adapted as the standard for periodic environmental monitoring summaries by both CENTCOM and DoD which increased compliance by over 60%. Show less
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Education
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2000 - 2002
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Masters of Science, Public Health -
2017 - 2019
U.S. Army War College
Master's of Science in Strategic Studies -
2016 - 2016
George Mason University
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1994 - 1995
Grand View University
Bachelor's degree, Biology, General -
1991 - 1994
Drake University
Biology, General
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