Community Hospital in Grand Junction, Colo., appointed Joseph Gerardi COO and chief nursing officer, according to The Business Times.
Mr. Gerardi previously served as CNO of UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital and Surgery Center in Longmont, Colo. He also has experience as nurse operations manager and associate CNO for the Denver Health and Hospital Authority.
He has 30 years of healthcare experience.
Mr. Gerardi succeeds Carolle Anne Banville, PhD, who left to pursue a medical degree and become a surgeon.