PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) has announced that Susan Gazzillo, MSN, RN, CRNI, has been named Vice President of Quality for BHS. 

 

Gazzillo previously served as Senior Director of Nursing for Specialty Care for the past three years. She was selected after a nationwide search for this system-wide leadership position.

 

As Vice President of Quality, Gazzillo will continue Berkshire Health Systems' focus on enhancing patient safety and performance improvement, clinical excellence and overall quality of care across all patient care locations. 

 

"Sue's extensive experience and outstanding leadership qualities made her the ideal candidate for Vice President of Quality," said James Lederer, MD, BHS Chief Medical Officer and Chief Quality Officer. "Her commitment to excellence in all of the areas she has served within Berkshire Health Systems perfectly aligns with her new role."

 

Prior to her role as Senior Director of Nursing for Specialty Care, Gazzillo served as Administrative Director of Cancer Care and Infusion Services at the Phelps Cancer Center In her 38 years at BHS, she has also held leadership roles in Critical Care, Pharmacy and IV Therapy and Acute Care.