David Groch-Tochman, MAM, is an experienced health care administrator specializing in multi-facility management, critical care operations, and crisis response. With advanced leadership training in management, David has spent years leading clinical staff, steering health network logistics, and ensuring high standards of patient-centered care for elderly, infirm, and acute-care populations.
David Groch-Tochman
MAM, LNHA, ALA
Adjunct Professor
College of Health and Sciences
Areas of Specialty
- Multi-Facility Health Systems Leadership: Oversees operations across extensive care networks, including managing up to 20 sub-acute and transfer hospital facilities across the Los Angeles area.
- Crisis Management & Front-Line Operations: Demonstrated high-stakes leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic, successfully managing critical care facilities, navigating supply chain bottlenecks for essential PPE, and executing monitoring protocols for high-risk patient groups.
- Operational Strategy & Resource Allocation: Expert in optimizing health care logistics, managing large multidisciplinary medical teams, and upholding patient safety standards in high-volume, sub-acute care environments.
Competencies and Credentials
Professional Competencies
- Multi-Facility Hospital Administration
- Crisis Leadership & Strategic Operations
- Staff Empowerment & Resource Procurement
- Patient Safety & Quality Improvement
- Health Systems Logistics & Protocol Management
- Business Development
- Team Building
- Risk, Compliance, and Regulatory Surveys
- EMR Platforms
Education & Credentials
- Bachelor of Science in Special Geriatric Services/Nursing Home Administration, University of Redlands, The University of Toledo
- Master of Arts in Management (MAM), University of Redlands
- Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (California/North Carolina)
- Licensed Assisted Living Administrator (North Carolina)