Author Archives: Elizabeth Bradley, Nan Tracy Zheng, Emily Cherlin, and Rosemary Hurzeler

About Elizabeth Bradley, Nan Tracy Zheng, Emily Cherlin, and Rosemary Hurzeler

Rosemary Hurzeler, RN, MPH, is President and Chief Executive Officer at America’s first hospice, The Connecticut Hospice. Established in 1974, under Rosemary Hurzeler’s leadership, The Connecticut Hospice addresses the physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of patients with advanced irreversible illness, and their families. In addition to her leadership role, she has contributed to over two decades of research focused on improving the transition from acute to hospice and palliative care.

Quality Measurement in Home Care: Avoiding Unintended Effects

By | December 28, 2016
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In theory, quality measurement and reporting generally benefits patients and their families, as (PDF link) public data on quality increases transparency and provider accountability. It also may benefit providers as a tool for quality assurance and improvement; however, the evidence does not always provide a clear picture. Unique challenges exist for patients receiving home care… Read More »