LAFAYETTE — Good Samaritan Medical Center in Lafayette has hired Steven Hankins as its new chief operating officer. 

He was most recently employed by Cleveland Clinic’s Lutheran Hospital in Ohio, “where he was instrumental in developing the clinic’s bed expansion plan, leading the teams through three successful accreditation surveys, and increasing caregiver engagement by more than 15%, as highlighted by the annual engagement survey,” according a Good Samaritan news release. 

“As COO, Steve will provide leadership in planning and executing the medical center’s strategic plan, help assure financial success, and maintain accreditation and regulatory compliance,” the release said.