Greg Cochran, Vizient

Greg Cochran, a physical environment advisor, is responsible for delivering accreditation and regulatory services to hospitals, ambulatory and critical access organizations. He provides content expertise on Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) conditions of participation and The Joint Commission (TJC) accreditation standards interpretation. Additionally, Cochran performs project management services for all accreditation services activities, including compliance assessments, on-site or virtual coaching during TJC surveys, and delivering educational presentations on accreditation and CMS compliance topics. In his role he ensures that leaders are receiving maximum value from their participation in Vizient’s accreditation advisory services. Prior to joining Vizient, Cochran worked for eight years as a full-time life safety surveyor for the TJC. Cochran earned his Bachelor of Science degree in natural resources from Ohio State University and his electrical engineering degree from The University of Toledo. He is a certified healthcare facilities engineer (CHFM), certified mastery of infection prevention (CMIP) and an Eagle Scout.