PITTSFIELD -- Berkshire Health Systems has appointed Susan Gazzillo, MSN, RN, CRNI, as 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 systemwide 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.

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, IV therapy, and acute care.